The Bascom

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 24 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.

As Fourth of July festivities fade, gardeners across the plateau are turning their attention to one of the season’s true stars—dahlias, just in time for Highlands’ 16th annual Dazzling Dahlia […]

The Bascom hosts Community Day on Friday, July 3, filling its six‑acre campus with free art activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, and hands‑on creativity for all ages.

Join the Art League on June 29 as watercolor artist Rebecca Horowitz headlines an evening of art and conversation at The Bascom.