September might be slow in the mountains, but it's hopping at The Bascom.
On Monday, Sept. 14, consider four fun-filled art activities to enjoy:
*A lecture by acclaimed painter Adrian Deckbar, “Gaining a Perspective on Drawing,” will be held Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Cost is $15/$10 Bascom members (free to Deckbar’s Bascom students).
*Art class “Figure Study Sessions with a Live Model,” by Laurence Holden, will be Sept. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. for beginning to advanced students. Cost is $20/$15 Bascom members.
*The Bascom’s Young Artist Program will be begin Sept. 14 through Dec. 16 for beginning to advanced students from pre-school to pre-teen. Classes are held at The Bascom in Highlands Mondays 3 to 4 pm (grades 2–5); Tuesdays 11 to 11:30 am (preschoolers) and 3 to 4 pm (grades K–1); and Wednesdays 12:30 to 1:30 pm (homeschoolers ages 4–7), 1:30 to 2:30 pm (homeschoolers ages 8–14), and 3 to 4 pm (grades K–2). Cost is $15 for a six-class session, preschool; $30 for a six-class session, homeschoolers and grades 1–5.
*Art workshop “Gaining a Perspective on Drawing and Painting,” by Adrian Deckbar, will be held Sept. 14-18 from 1 to 4 p.m. for beginning to advanced students. Cost is $300/$275 Bascom members.
For more information about these offerings and many more, call The Bascom atl (828) 526-4949 or visit http://www.thebascom.org/.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Live and silent auction items take center stage at Autumn Leaves' Oct. 2 gala
An elegant evening with an array of live and silent auction items awaits you at The Bascom's annual Auction Gala at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn on Friday evening, Oct. 2.
Featuring fine dining from Executive Chef Johannes Klapdohr, as well as wine and spirits, the Auction Gala is the first night of The Bascom's two-night fundraiser "Autumn Leaves," and all proceeds support the community exhibition and art education programs presented by The Bascom at our new six-acre campus.
Dozens of live and silent auction items will be available for bid, including a cruise to the Greek Islands; a Chamber Music Festival concert in Rome, Italy; a portrait by Comer Jennings; a visit to the Omphoy Hotel in Palm Beach; jewelry by Zonnie Shiek; a get-away at a new house at Seagrove Beach; a round of golf at one of several courses; and much more.
That night will also feature the long-anticipated raffle drawing for the Rosemary Stiefel botanical book to benefit The Bascom.
Tickets to the Auction Gala are $225 each. For tickets to the Friday, Oct. 2, Auction Gala or its sister event, the Saturday, Oct. 3, Autumn Leaves Party, visit www.thebascom.org/autumnleaves or call (828) 526-4949, ext. 4.
Corporate sponsors are Old Edwards Inn & Spa as presenting sponsor, ZWJ Investments as gold sponsor, Donna Laird Graphic Design, Franklin Ford/Moss Robertson Cadillac, Highlands' Newspaper, The Hillside Shops at Cashiers Village, InMed, The Laurel magazine, The Shoptaw Group, and Zeke and Earl's Hot Dog Stand.
We hope to see you then! It will be lots of fun.
Featuring fine dining from Executive Chef Johannes Klapdohr, as well as wine and spirits, the Auction Gala is the first night of The Bascom's two-night fundraiser "Autumn Leaves," and all proceeds support the community exhibition and art education programs presented by The Bascom at our new six-acre campus.
Dozens of live and silent auction items will be available for bid, including a cruise to the Greek Islands; a Chamber Music Festival concert in Rome, Italy; a portrait by Comer Jennings; a visit to the Omphoy Hotel in Palm Beach; jewelry by Zonnie Shiek; a get-away at a new house at Seagrove Beach; a round of golf at one of several courses; and much more.
That night will also feature the long-anticipated raffle drawing for the Rosemary Stiefel botanical book to benefit The Bascom.
Tickets to the Auction Gala are $225 each. For tickets to the Friday, Oct. 2, Auction Gala or its sister event, the Saturday, Oct. 3, Autumn Leaves Party, visit www.thebascom.org/autumnleaves or call (828) 526-4949, ext. 4.
Corporate sponsors are Old Edwards Inn & Spa as presenting sponsor, ZWJ Investments as gold sponsor, Donna Laird Graphic Design, Franklin Ford/Moss Robertson Cadillac, Highlands' Newspaper, The Hillside Shops at Cashiers Village, InMed, The Laurel magazine, The Shoptaw Group, and Zeke and Earl's Hot Dog Stand.
We hope to see you then! It will be lots of fun.
Free and upcoming activities at The Bascom
A lot of people don't know that many activities at The Bascom are entirely free, such as viewing our exhibitions or enjoying our nature trail. The Bascom is for everyone, from all walks of life.
Check out three free exhibitions right now at The Bascom: "Cat Chow: Beyond Fiber Art" in the Loft Gallery (through Oct. 10), "Southern Landscapes by Lamar Dodd and Will Henry Stevens" in the Main Gallery (through Oct. 17), and "Dave Russell: Stacked Stone Sculpture," outdoors (through Oct. 30). Hours are Tu-Sat 10-5. Bring friends! Don't forget our cafe and shop.
This Saturday, 9/12, at The Bascom, join us for our needlework circle, which meets 10-12 (free) and Fayne Ansley's “Botanical Sketching and Watercolors” from 2-4 (low cost). Just show up! No pre-registration is necessary. You can also call 828.526.4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org for more details.
Spread the word about The Bascom -- your community center for the visual arts, open to all.
Check out three free exhibitions right now at The Bascom: "Cat Chow: Beyond Fiber Art" in the Loft Gallery (through Oct. 10), "Southern Landscapes by Lamar Dodd and Will Henry Stevens" in the Main Gallery (through Oct. 17), and "Dave Russell: Stacked Stone Sculpture," outdoors (through Oct. 30). Hours are Tu-Sat 10-5. Bring friends! Don't forget our cafe and shop.
This Saturday, 9/12, at The Bascom, join us for our needlework circle, which meets 10-12 (free) and Fayne Ansley's “Botanical Sketching and Watercolors” from 2-4 (low cost). Just show up! No pre-registration is necessary. You can also call 828.526.4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org for more details.
Spread the word about The Bascom -- your community center for the visual arts, open to all.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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