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Summary:

Each year, the Bascom Clay Symposium brings together three of the nation’s best ceramics artists for a weekend of demonstrations, discussions, and exhibitions. The multi-day program includes a series of public events, including a keynote address and reception. The Symposium brings hundreds of attendees. Thanks to the generosity of Bascom sponsors, the symposium is free to all. 2026 Dates: September 25 & 26*

Clay Symposium Gold Sponsor: $2,500

  • Logo/Name listed on Clay Symposium poster and banner
  • Logo/Name listed on 4 e-newsletters sent to 6,900 recipients
  • Logo/Name included in at least 4 social media posts (Followers: 5,200 Facebook & 4,700 Instagram)Listed as a Director Circle patron*
  • Logo/Name listed in Ceramics Monthly magazine ad

Clay Symposium Silver Sponsor: $1,000

  • Logo/Name listed on Clay Symposium poster and banner
  • Logo/Name listed on 4 e-newsletters sent to 6,900 recipients
  • Listed as a Director’s Circle Silver Patron*
  • *Director’s Circle patrons give at a level of $1,000+, receive invitations to private events, and will be listed on overall Bascom materials that highlight Director’s Circle patrons.

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Opening Hours

Exhibitions & Shop
Tuesday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm

Studio Barn 
Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday; Noon - 5 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