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The Bascom Public Reception For Two New Exhibitions
Written By: - NONE - | Issue: 2019/01 - Winter
The Bascom invites members of the press and community to the opening reception for our two newest exhibitions: SOUNDWAVE and hear + there. The reception will be held at The Bascom on Friday, February 8th from 4 pm – 6 pm. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
The Bascom partnered with Western Carolina University for the WCU student exhibition, SOUNDWAVE, which is in the Bunzl Gallery. SOUNDWAVE is a snapshot of the current and diverse artwork being produced by graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Art and Design (SOA+D). The Bascom is proud to showcase emerging artists from our region.
The Bascom Winter Resident Artist Program (W.R.A.P.) calls on students or faculty from the surrounding universities to submit site-specific installation proposals for The Bascom’s unique and beautiful Loft Gallery. The W.R.A.P. is designed to accommodate the winter break schedules of those enrolled in degree programs or those in higher education instruction.
A record number of applicants submitted proposals for this year’s residency. Selections were made in November, and the first collaborative installation proposal was chosen as well as the first student/faculty collaboration. Artists Ray Baccari and Morgan Kennedy, a Western Carolina University Professor, worked together during the month of December to create an interactive installation addressing new perspectives in regional storytelling.
The Bascom offers free admission to our exhibitions. Guests may enjoy these exhibits during our winter hours Friday, Saturday, & Monday from 10 am – 5pm and Sunday from noon – 5 pm.
