Events

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts will open a new exhibition by Photography Resident Dean Kessmann on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Joel Gallery, with a free public artist talk at 3:00 p.m. Kessmann is a Professor of Photography at The George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design who spent his spring 2026 sabbatical in residence at The Bascom, his first formal artist residency in nearly two decades.

The Art League opens its 2026 season on April 27 at The Bascom terrace, with guest speaker Billy Love offering a look at The Bascom’s creative year ahead.

After 15 years at The Bascom, ceramics director Frank Vickery has shaped a thriving, welcoming studio where artists of all ages discover the joy of clay and community.

The Bascom’s spring–summer exhibition showcases Photography Resident Dean Kessmann’s quietly transformative images, works that blur the line between representation and abstraction while inviting viewers into a slower, more attentive way of seeing.

Celebrate creativity this spring at The Bascom with three dynamic exhibitions highlighting art, mentorship, and innovation.

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.

The Bascom’s Holiday Market offers festive gifts, creative workshops, and seasonal cheer through December 27.

Celebrating four decades of creativity, The Bascom honors its roots while inspiring the Plateau’s future.

The Bascom reflects on a year of creative outreach, expressing gratitude to the donors, artists, and community members who make its mission of accessible, empowering art possible.