Events

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts has entered the public phase of Framing the Future, a campaign to enclose and expand The Terrace as a year-round gathering space and to strengthen the organization’s endowment for generations to come. The Bascom is inviting neighbors to take part as they close in on their overall goal of six million.

The Dazzling Dahlia Festival arrives September 10–12 at The Bascom with floral installations, gallery‑inspired designs, studio pottery, and the popular Single Bloom Competition — a free, colorful weekend for the community.

The Bascom’s annual Clay Symposium returns September 26, featuring three nationally recognized ceramic artists demonstrating distinct approaches to surface design, alongside a companion exhibition on view through mid‑November.

The 34th annual Bel Canto Recital returns September 13, bringing world‑class vocalists to Highlands and continuing a tradition that has raised more than $900,000 for arts and education.

Artist and educator Margie Bauer brings her whimsical, nature‑inspired work to the August 31 Art League meeting at The Bascom, sharing her passion for botanical art across multiple mediums.

Fourth‑generation artist Annell Metsker blends photography, digital artistry, and traditional oil painting to honor a family lineage of creativity that continues through her granddaughter.

The Bascom’s fall season offers a full slate of workshops in ceramics, painting, and floral arts, all shaped by the landscape and community that make creating here distinctive.

The Bascom’s Dazzling Dahlia Festival arrives September 10–12 with floral art, a single‑bloom competition, workshops, and an ecology‑focused Dahlia Dialogue.

The Bascom’s July lineup brings free exhibitions, hands‑on workshops, community events, and family‑friendly art experiences to its Highlands campus.