This is a fantastic little museum. Completely free to see and it is exceptionally well maintained with very friendly staff. Great pieces of art and we were able to stunning photography by Ansel Adams and pieces from Sir Elton Johns personal collection. This is a true gem to have in The Highlands.
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The Bascom
323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC
28741
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Ranked #10 of 13 attractions in Highlands
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High on a mountain plateau, The Bascom art center provides audiences of all ages with stimulating, diverse exhibitions, studio art instruction and...
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High on a mountain plateau, The Bascom art center provides audiences of all ages with stimulating, diverse exhibitions, studio art instruction and other cultural experiences. Join us at our six-building, six-acre campus in Highlands, North Carolina. The Bascom offers you and your family and friends a community gathering-place amid art and nature, along with many program offerings. Free Admission!
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Amazing resource completely financed by the little town of Highlands. The exhibits were truly first class. No admission fee, though donations are appreciated.
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Part Art Gallery and Museum but is free. We enjoyed the art and the architecture of the building. You enter through a covered bridge, which is neat as well. We liked seeing the local art on display - beautiful pieces and the historic kiln. The place is a quick stop, on 64 W on the way from Highlands to Franklin.
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This weekend the Bascom art center opened an exhibit of the work of Art Rosenbaum which includes large canvases depicting Southern musical gatherings in various cultures. From African-American RIng Shouts to Appalachain Fiddle and Banjo gatherings, Rosenbaum reveals his true interests.
A retired member of the Art Faculty at the University of Georgia, heis true love was collecting the oftenunrecorded...
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