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Emerging Designer Program
Designing for Impact: The Bascom Launches Emerging Designer Program
This summer, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts is introducing a new initiative designed to support the next generation of creative professionals. The Emerging Designer Program is a mentored internship that offers aspiring graphic designers hands-on experience in arts marketing and communications, allowing them to contribute to the visual storytelling and design strategies that support a nonprofit arts organization during its busiest season.
The Bascom Names Billy Love as Executive Director
HIGHLANDS, N.C.— March 12, 2025 - The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Billy Love as its new Executive Director. A longtime leader within the organization, Love has played a vital role in The Bascom’s growth, serving in various leadership capacities, including multiple terms as Interim Executive Director.
The Bascom Welcomes Jamie Raynor as its Director of Development
The Bascom Welcomes Jamie Raynor as Director of Development
Highlands, NC – February 25, 2025 – The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts is delighted to announce Jamie Raynor as its new Director of Development. With over 22 years of experience in nonprofit and higher education leadership, Raynor brings an outstanding record of building relationships and driving philanthropic success.
In Memory of Greg Thompson
The Bascom community mourns the passing of Board member Greg Thompson, a dedicated leader, passionate advocate for the arts, and dear friend. As an actively engaged Director and co-chair of our Master Plan Committee, Greg brought decades of expertise in planning and finance, along with a lifelong love of the visual arts. His contributions played an important role in shaping The Bascom’s long-term vision, guiding strategic growth, and ensuring the arts remain accessible to our community. His impact left an indelible mark on our organization—one for which we are deeply grateful.
The Bascom Clay Symposiums Return in 2025 with Two Exciting Events
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January 17, 2025
The Bascom Clay Symposiums Return in 2025 with Two Exciting Events
Highlands, NC – The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts proudly announces the return of its celebrated Clay Symposiums in 2025. These dynamic events offer ceramic artists, collectors, and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to explore the transformative power of clay through interactive demonstrations, insightful keynote addresses, and an accompanying exhibition.
The Bascom has a new Soda Kiln!
Just this past week, our organization completed the structure that will house our brand-new, hand-built Soda Kiln, and will soon complete an adjacent patio to receive guests and artists alike, all made possible by generous donations from Bascom supporters. We are pleased that we have opened the Kiln as we enter our busy summer.
Finding Yourself at The Bascom
- Source: NC Living Magazine
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Thank you to NC Living Magazine for this beautiful and informative article about The Bascom. We encourage you to read the full article in NC Living's Spring Issue.
Ceramics Monthly - November 2023
- Source: Ceramics Monthly
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The cover artist for the November issue of Ceramics Monthly is Kyugmin Park, one of the 22 artists in The Bascom’s In.Visible Exhibition. Inside the issue, the In.Visible Exhibition is featured in the Exposure section.
Carolina Art: The top Arts & Culture destinations in North and South Carolina
- Source: QC
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QC (The Quintessential Charlotte Luxury Magazine) recently named The Bascom as a top "Arts & Culture destination in North and South Carolina". Read the article in the September & October issue.
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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
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org