PLAY! at The Bascom
In 2021, The Bascom celebrates PLAY! as its’ annual theme!
As children, we develop physically, emotionally, and intellectually by participating in the most liberating of activities, through play. Friendships are forged through play. We learn new skills through play. Even as adults, playfulness opens our minds to fresh creative expression, problem solving, and imaginative exploration essential to unlocking our best creative self. Join The Bascom in embracing play as our annual theme for 2021. Come play with us at The Bascom!
- GALLERY: Bunzl Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: September 13, 2021
- THROUGH: December 30, 2021
- MEDIUM(S): Sculpture
- GUEST CURATOR(S): Gregor Turk
What is sculpture? What is play? The final exhibition in the Bunzl explores what contemporary sculpture is and looks like and how the medium can best be utilized to visualize the notion of play.
- GALLERY: Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: April 26, 2021
- THROUGH: April 30, 2022
- MEDIUM(S): Sculpture
2021 marks the beginning of an annual outdoor sculpture switch out on The Bascom Campus. Every year, we will select a handful of sculptors to install their work throughout our 6 acre campus.
Call to Artists: Outdoor Sculpture 2021
- GALLERY: Thompson Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: July 20, 2021
- THROUGH: September 4, 2021
- MEDIUM(S): Various
This year’s members challenge is based on our 2021 annual theme: PLAY! Bascom member artists are asked to submit an original piece of art that they feel best encompasses what the term means to them. The members challenge is our longest running exhibition and this year marks the fifth year with juror selection.
- GALLERY: Joel Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: June 7, 2021
- THROUGH: August 5, 2021
- MEDIUM(S): Painting & Digital Media
The Bascom is proud to partner with the Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and celebrate their 40th anniversary! Each year HCCMF releases a program of their events with original art on the cover. This exhibition will showcase all of those original art pieces.
- GALLERY: Joel Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: August 28, 2021
- THROUGH: December 31, 2021
- MEDIUM(S): Various
The Bascom has played host to countless Art League meetings over the years. This year we aim to show off the talent that surrounds us on the Highlands Cashiers Plateau.
- GALLERY: Thompson Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: September 18, 2021
- THROUGH: December 23, 2021
- MEDIUM(S): Mosaics
Our fourth installment in our Craft to Art series covers Mosaics and their history of use from wall decorations to modern fine art pieces. The Craft to Art series seeks to bring about discussion regarding mediums that have long histories in craft and a vital resurgent in fine art.
THE BASCOM WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR 2021 EXHIBITION SPONSORS
YEAR-ROUND
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Claire + Alex Crumbley
Leslie + Ronald Ezerski
Libby + Jack Madden
Dianne + Myron Mall
Tate Landscaping
Bryson Grading & Paving
EXHIBIT SPONSORS
Lorena D. Bayless, Dan + Marty Boone, Elva + Tom Brady, Lynn DeVault + Glo Ghegan, Dimmitt Chevrolet, Martha + Michael Dupuis
Ruthie Edwards, Highlands Chamber of Commerce, Jane Jerry, Madeline + Fred Knox, Ione + John Lee, Bert Mobley, Stephanie + William Reeves
Schulzman-Neri Foundation, Marie Sharpe, Martha Sutherland-Wright
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