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The Bascom’s Winter Exhibitions
Written By: Lin Sheffield - The Bascom | Issue: 2019/01 - Winter
The new year brings a pair of annual exhibits to The Bascom. Both in their fifth year, the Winter Resident Artist Program, and the expanding Western Carolina University Student Exhibition will proudly be on display at The Bascom.
The Bascom’s Winter Resident Artist Program, WRAP, calls on students or faculty from the surrounding universities to submit site-specific installation proposals for its unique and beautiful Loft Gallery. The WRAP is designed to accommodate the Winter Break schedules of artists enrolled in degree programs or 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. Artist Ray Baccari and Professor Morgan Kennedy of Western Carolina University will work together to create an interactive installation addressing new perspectives in regional storytelling. The exhibit opens from January 12.
Continuing The Bascom’s ongoing partnership with Western Carolina University, the WCU student exhibition, Soundwave, will be held in the Bunzl Gallery. Opening on January 19, Soundwave is a snapshot of the current and diverse artwork being produced by graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Art and Design. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see work from emerging artists in our region.
The Bascom is proud to offer free admission to our exhibitions, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Enjoy these exhibits during our winter hours Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sunday from noon until 5:00 P.M.
For more information, please call us at (828) 526-4949, view our website at thebascom.org or visit us in person at 323 Franklin Road in Highlands.
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