Highlands Cashiers Film Festival at Highlands PAC
2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be held September 18 – 21, 2025 in the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina.
Film, filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, and writers will be promoted at this 4-day event, featuring screenings of the film festival finalists, an industry professional panel, a Director and Film Critic workshop, and an awards ceremony celebrating the winners of the festival.
All proceeds from the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be used to support the performing arts within Highlands, including the PAC Educational Theatre programs at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
For more event information including a full schedule, please visit https://www.highlandscashiersfilmfestival.com/

15th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium | Keynote Speaker Bethany Chaney
2025-09-26 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Fall Symposium will focus on figurative ceramic sculpture, showcasing the work of Kirsten Stingle, Natasha Dikareva, and Thaddeus Erdahl, each known for their innovative approaches to clay and mixed media. The keynote address, Not Meant to Be a Painter, will be delivered by Bethany Chaney, Executive Director of the John C. Campbell Folk School, followed by a public reception.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy the accompanying exhibition, Forms of Inspiration: Ceramic Artists of the Bascom Clay Symposium, where select works by the participating artists will be available for purchase. This provides an opportunity to collect distinctive pieces that reflect the artists’ unique styles and extraordinary craftsmanship.

15th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Bascom Annual Clay Symposium, we are pleased to present Kirsten Stingle, TJ Erdahl, and Natasha Dikareva as our 2025 artists. The artists will highlight Sculpture through sharing stories, inspirations, and techniques learned through the years.
Saturday, September 27
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Artist demonstrations by Kirsten Stingle, Natasha Dikareva, and Thaddeus Erdahl.

The Annual Fall Pottery Show at The Bascom
2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
From beautiful functional wares to striking sculptural pieces, each work is made and fired right here in our on-site Bascom Clay Studio. It’s a unique opportunity to take home a piece of locally crafted art while supporting local artists and The Bascom’s Creative Community Initiative, bringing accessible arts experiences to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and beyond.

Meet Artist Barbara Jamison at Art Highlands 2
2025-10-11 10:30 - 18:30 | Art Highlands 2, 371 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Meet artist Barbara Jamison and discover her latest collection at Art Highlands 2, 371 Main Street. Saturday October 11th 10:30-6:30 Experience art, conversation and inspiration.

Fall Colors Fine Art Show at Highlands Recreation Park
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Highlands Recreation and Civic Center, 600 N 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741
For more than 40 years, the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers has focused on promoting an appreciation of the visual arts in Highlands and beyond. Organized by Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.
For more information, visit artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com.

Spread your Sculpting Wings at The Bascom
2025-10-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Spread your sculpting wings in this 4 day hands on intensive workshop with Candice Methe and Christine Kosiba focusing on the creative approach that captures the beauty of birds.
Candice will lead participants in building bird inspired vessels utilizing the pinch and coil method. Christine will walk participants through sculpting a wall mounted bird, seated bird and avian themed tiles. Surface treatment will be discussed and
Candice will cover terra sigillata and its various applications. Christine will discuss surface treatments and incorporating mixed media into her sculptural pieces.

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt with The Bascom
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join The Bascom for a Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
During the Chamber’s Halloween Celebration, search for handcrafted ceramic pumpkins, created by students in The Bascom’s Clay Studio, hidden on Main Street. If you find one, be sure to snap a picture and tag us on social media—we’d love to see your discovery!

Holiday Market at The Bascom
2025-11-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00 and 9 more dates | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Holiday Market is just around the corner!
Festive shopping in the Greehey Atrium – with unique handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists.⁠ Our line-up of seasonally themed workshops is already live, inviting all to create, learn, and celebrate the joy of making.
From gingerbread houses to ornament making, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.⁠
