• Title: Development and Office Administrator
• Phone: 828.526.4949
• Email: hbleckley@thebascom.org

Haley Bleckley is currently serving as the Development and Office Administrator at the Bascom. With has over 10 years of experience in office administration, Haley is eager to bring her skills to the Bascom. She graduated from Piedmont College in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. She has two beautiful daughters with her husband and currently resides in Rabun County, GA. As a family, they love spending time together outdoors and exploring all of the wonderful opportunities the area offers.

• Title: Visitor Engagement Coordinator
• Phone: (828) 787-2864
• Email: pgalloway@thebascom.org

Priscilla was born and raised in Yamhill Valley of Western Oregon.  There she developed a deep appreciation for community and creativity.  After graduating high school, Priscilla and her family relocated to Western North Carolina; where she fell in love with the mountains.

Priscilla received her Associate degree in Fine Art from Blue Ridge Community College, and her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Western Carolina University, reflecting her creative spirit and business mindset. Priscilla is passionate about serving members and guests of The Bascom, where she brings her kind spirit and dedication to creating memorable experiences. She cherishes her life with her husband and cats in Franklin, where she continues to create 2D and textile arts.

• Title: Ceramics Artist-Educator
• Phone: 828-787-2892
• Email: elipscomb@thebascom.org

Ester Lipscomb has been making and teaching pottery  for over 20 years. She loves creating space for people to connect with their inner creative spirit and experience the joy that comes from making things with their hands. She holds a degree in Art Education from the University of North Georgia and has taught in a wide variety of settings, including public school, private workshops and community studios. Many know her from her time as a resident potter at Mark of the Potter and the pottery scavenger hunts she holds throughout the year. Ester lives in Rabun county with her husband and two children.