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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.
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 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.
Vision Cashiers and The Bascom Collaborate to Unveil Public Art Installations in Cashiers
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Vision Cashiers and The Bascom Collaborate to Unveil Public Art Installations in Cashiers
May 25, 2023 Cashiers, NC - Vision Cashiers, in collaboration with The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts, proudly presents the addition of two new sculptures in the Village core. The sculptures have been sourced through The Bascom's extensive network of emerging artists in the Southeast, in conjunction with their Annual Outdoor Sculpture Program.
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