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Upcoming Exhibitions

Community Call: History of Highlands

Formerly known as the Bascom Member’s Challenge, this new exhibition initiative aims to invite participation from all of our artist community members. The new Community Call series kicks off with the theme of History of Highlands, in conjunction with the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Highlands, NC.

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  • GALLERY: Thompson Gallery
  • ARTIST(S): Various
  • ON DISPLAY: August 9, 2025
  • THROUGH: November 29, 2025
  • MEDIUM(S): Various

Current Exhibitions

Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Program 2024 - 2026

In its fourth year, The Outdoor Sculpture Program features new works by celebrated local and regional artists on The Bascom Campus along the Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail...

Looking Forward with Bascom Instructors

This exhibition honors the vital contributions of visiting artist educators whose creativity and mentorship have enriched The Bascom’s programming. Featuring works across...

THE BASCOM WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR 2024 EXHIBITION SPONSORS

Baton Rouge Area Foundation - The Alma Lee, Norman and Cary Saurage Fund
Jenny Lynn Bradley
Elva and Tom Brady
Hillary Cone
Claire and Alex Crumbley
Crumbley Family Fund
Margaret and Dallas Denny
Martha and Michael Dupuis
Ruthie and Berryman Edwards

Cathy and Bob Fisher
Lindy and Robert Harrison
Nancy and Charles Harrison
Jo and Jack Hill
Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein
Jane Jerry
Sue Lewis
Dianne and Myron Mall
Heath Massey and John Mitchener
Heather McFarlin
Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep

Cary Saurage
Schulzman-Neri Foundation
Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri
C. Marie Sharpe
Ann Sullivan
Susan and Charley Tarver
The Tom and Elva Brady Foundation
Elizabeth and Wright Turner
Vance and Willis Willey
Woodcrest Foundation
Ann Wrobleski

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For information about sponsorship opportunities, please call: 828.526.4949

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Opening Hours

Exhibitions & Shop (Winter Hours)
Wednesday - Saturday; 10 am - 4 pm

Studio Barn (Winter Hours)
Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday; Noon - 4 pm

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)

Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)

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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org

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 Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.

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 Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org