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It’s All Happening at The Bascom
Written By: Teresa Osborn | Issue: 2017/08 - August
For the Art Lover in you, there are exhibits, exhibits, and more exhibits!
A highlight is sure to be The Poetry and Pottery of Dave Drake, which features eight pots by the historically significant potter, Dave Drake. Drake was born into slavery in the early 1800’s and worked his entire life as a potter in or near Edgefield, South Carolina. He used his intelligence and extraordinary talent as a master potter to not only create functional stoneware vessels, but to write original verses on them. This is the largest assemblage of verse pots in the United States in 20 years.
The beautiful nature-inspired work of Natasha Bowdoin will be celebrated on August 4 with a reception from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., which is free and open to the public. While you’re here you can enjoy the Second Outdoor Sculpture Invitational, Journeys in Iron, featuring cast iron sculptures from seven artists located throughout the campus, site-specific installations by sculpture fellow Eric Araujo; and New Paintings of the South by Julyan Davis.
For anyone looking for a good time, come to The Bascom on August 11 and you’ll be able to enjoy on old fashioned barn dance from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. This local tradition of bluegrass, contra, and square dancing with a live caller is something you don’t want to miss. Tickets for this fun event are just $10 for adults and $5 for children.
For the artist in you, there are workshops for adults and personalized Art by Appointments for all ages that will let you explore pottery, photography, print making, painting, and more!
As the premier visual arts center in Western North Carolina, The Bascom serves the entire region. Located in Highlands, it offers free admission to all exhibitions Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 P.M. More information about The Bascom’s exhibitions and educational programs can be found at
thebascom.org.
