Every July, as mountain mornings warm and the Plateau settles into summer’s easy rhythm, The Bascom celebrates what it does best – bringing people together through the visual arts. Community Day, now a cherished tradition more than a decade in the making, invites residents and visitors alike to experience the joy of creativity, connection, and shared place.
On Saturday, July 5, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., The Bascom’s six-acre campus will come alive with free, art-filled festivities designed for all ages.
From the Terrace to the Studio Barn to shady spots along the sculpture trail, guests can take part in hands-on art activities, watch live artist demonstrations, explore the grounds, and enjoy fresh-popped popcorn.
It’s a day not just for viewing art – but for making it and sharing it.
Inside the galleries, The Bascom’s summer exhibitions offer a contemplative look at legacy, growth, and artistic innovation. In celebration of the institution’s 40th anniversary, two retrospectives trace its evolution and impact: Inspiring & Empowering: A Journey Through The Bascom’s Exhibition Legacy and Looking Back: A Retrospective of The Bascom’s Artists-in-Residence Program.
Also on view is The Rain Crow, a new body of work by 2025 Photography Resident Margaret Adams, whose exhibition brings a poetic lens to Southern landscape and memory.
The Bascom Shop will be open throughout the day, offering a curated selection of handmade work by regional artists in an array of mediums, ceramics, textiles, woodturning, glass, and more, celebrating the depth and diversity of creative practice in our region.
Visitors can also explore the Atrium Series, on view in the Greehey Atrium. Showcasing exceptional works not typically available for purchase at The Bascom, the Atrium Series offers collectors and art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to acquire distinctive pieces from some of the region’s most sought-after makers.
Whether you’ve visited many times or are just passing through, Community Day is an open invitation to create, to connect, and to feel at home in the heart of the Plateau’s creative community.
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