Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Both professional and community theater keep playgoers entertained while music festivals, Chamber music and bluegrass music can also be enjoyed year-round. Highlands NC and Cashiers NC has always attracted visual artists thanks to the luxuriant setting, and the number of fine art galleries encourage collectors to make frequent forays. There are writers’ groups, lectures and classes of all types. Search below to get your creativity fix.
Winter Resident Artist: Casey Schachner
Sculptor and educator Casey Schachner, The Bascom’s 2026 Winter Resident Artist, brings a site‑specific installation exploring place, identity, and material experience to the Thompson Gallery.
Belfi’s Unique Fauna
Our Cover Artist, Matt Belfi, layers color, texture, and imagination into pure Appalachian magic.
The Bascom at 40
Celebrating four decades of creativity, The Bascom honors its roots while inspiring the Plateau’s future.
Cut, Craft, and Cookie
CLE invites all ages to celebrate the season with festive decoupage on December 3 and a joyful cookie exchange on December 17.
ArtSpace in Highlands
ArtSpace transforms church walls into a seasonal gallery, welcoming heartfelt works that celebrate creativity.
