The Bascom Annual Report 2022 & 2023

Impact Report 2022 & 2023

Our Mission The Bascom creates visual art experiences that inspire and empower individuals and communities through seeing, thinking, and doing.

Our Vision The Bascom aspires to be a leading organization in the Southeast that focuses on making the visual arts a vibrant and vital part of our region by ensuring that the arts are accessible and affordable to all.

By offering experiences that engage the artistic imagination, we build human capacity and resilience in the people of our region and infuse the creative economy of Western North Carolina with opportunities for community members, visitors, and artists alike.

2

Booklet design by: Bianca Mitchell, Director of Marketing Cover: Mary Gillan Renfro, Sunday, a work from Like No Other Place: Photographs of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, 2022.

Keeping the Visual Arts a Vital and Vibrant presence on the Plateau

Opposite page: Children engage with the Imaginary Landscapes: Stories from the American South exhibition in the Bunzl Gallery, 2022.

This page: A child makes a bowl for Empty Bowls during Community Day, 2023.

3 3

Celebrating our Creative Community The Bascom is a place where engagement with the visual arts enlivens the experience of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Our goal is to enrich our community with exhibitions of artists well-known and new to the scene, classes for people of all ages and skill levels, and outreach programs that serve children and youth in Macon and Jackson Counties. As a free, public space in a beautiful mountain location our campus offers visitors time to walk an outdoor trail while taking in sculptures and stories for kids, and historical structures that celebrate the legacy of American handwork and ingenuity.

The last two years have demonstrated our resiliency as we fully re-opened after COVID and developed a growing network of artists in the region who engage in our exhibitions, retail, teaching, and other professional development opportunities. At the same time, we continue to develop new partnerships with other organizations that allow us to extend our mission across the region and deepen our impact on children and youth in our community.

Ann Wrobleski Chair, Board of Directors

All that we do is made possible by our generous donors who support our programming in outreach and education and in opportunities for the public to partake in our offerings. Thank you!

Due to the efforts of Board and Staff, our organization is in a sound financial position, with an endowment of $1.3 million and a balanced operating budget. We have also begun a study of our opportunities for the future, from examining capital needs for maintaining our beautiful facilities and grounds to imagining our future campus in light of the needs of our growing mission.

We are honored to have the privilege of serving the vibrant organization that is The Bascom and hope to see you in 2024!

Ann Wrobleski, Chair, Board of Directors Karin Peterson, Executive Director

4

Cover: Mary Gillan Renfro, Sunday, a work from the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Photography Exhibition, 2022.

This page: A child engages with the Imaginary Landscapes Exhibition in Karin Peterson the Bunzl Gallery, 2022.

Executive Director

5

Exhibitions & Symposia The Bascom holds ten or more exhibitions each year in three galleries – the Bunzl, the Thompson, and the Joel, and outdoors on the Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail. We are fortunate to have facilities with unique gallery spaces that afford artists and curators opportunities to design original exhibitions. From Japanese prints to Moulthrop bowls, to fine metals and textiles, works show their vibrance here.

6

Sean Patrick Hill, 2023 Photo Resident, Silver Run Falls

“

As an early career curator, The Bascom offered me a playground to tap into our region’s artistic undercurrents.

Through The Bascom’s collection, as well as other major collections across the Southeast and original commissions, we collaborated on an exploration of the heritage and future of Southern storytelling.

- Kate Anderson

“

Curator: Imaginary Landscapes: Stories from the American South

Kate Anderson, curator of Imaginary Landscapes: Stories from the American South speaks during an event, 2022. Painting by Art Rosenbaum (1938 - 2022), Jake Staggers, The Johnson Collection.

7

2022 Exhibitions • • • • • • • • • • • •

Winter Resident Artist Exhibition, Colin Dawson, Appalachian Intersection Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs Selections from our Permanent Collection: Place Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Form·ative Photography Resident Exhibition, Anna Norton, Each Moment Imaginary Landscapes: Stories from the American South Like No Other Place: Photographs of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Members Challenge: Place Lasting Impressions: Japanese Prints from the Read-Simms Collection Craft to Art Series: Tapping into Tone Listening to the Land: With Rapture & Astonishment

2023 Exhibitions • • • • • • • • • • •

8

Selections from our Permanent Collection: Origins Winter Resident Artist Exhibition, Kimberly English, The Ravel & The Rest Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Green Energy Park: Building Art & Community with Renewable Energy Photography Resident Exhibition, Sean Patrick Hill, Frontier Into the Wood: Ed, Philip, and Matt Moulthrop Members Challenge: Origins River Nest Listening to the Land: Reimagining the Bartram Trail In.Visible

Director of Exhibitions, Zach Rogers unboxes KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760–1849) South Wind, Clear Dawn (Red Fuji) from the series Thirty-six Views of Fuji, ca. 1831–33.

Color woodblock print, 10 ⅛ x 15 inches. Image courtesy of Gibbes Museum of Art

“

Philip and Matt Moulthrop have enjoyed a long and special relationship with The Bascom. The excellent exhibition showcased the diversity and beauty of their art and was one of the most popular shows of the year.

- Dan Boone

“

Moulthrop collector and exhibition lender

This page: SUZUKI HARUNOBU (1724–1770) Oxherd Playing his Cold Flute, ca. 1768. Color woodblock print, 11 x 8¼ inches. Image courtesy of Gibbes Museum of Art Image from Into the Wood: Ed, Philip, and Matt Moulthrop exhibition, courtesy of the Moulthrops.

9

Three Potters Symposium For more than a decade, The Bascom’s Three Potters Symposium has celebrated the heritage of clay traditions by bringing together three contemporary clay artists of both regional and national importance. Our purpose is to showcase the variety of ways that clay can be used to make both functional and sculptural works of art. Audiences observe demonstrations and an exchange of ideas between the artists on techniques, aesthetic goals, and professional practices. The event is instructive for both clay practitioners and those who wish to learn more about the diversity of clay practices and traditions. Thanks to the generosity of Bascom donors, the Symposium is free to the public. Among the artists who have participated over the years are Mark Hewitt, Cynthia Bringle, Michael Sherrill, Chris Gustin, Cristina Cordova, Jennifer McCurdy, and Ben Owen III.

2022 Three Potters Symposium Tradition and Place, Past and Present Artist presenters: David Stuempfle, Pam Owens, and Chad Brown

2023 Three Potters Symposium

Elements: Form and Fire

Artist presenters: Eric Knoche, Joey Sheehan, and Will Dickert Keynote address: Michael Sherrill

10

Joey Sheehan demonstrates on The Bascom Terrace during the Three Potters Symposium, 2023.

Outdoor Sculpture Program In April 2023, five new works were installed on the Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail, marking the third year of our outdoor sculpture program on The Bascom campus.

2022 Selections Michael Austin - The Descent, The Bascom Campus Jonathan Forrence - Tied to the Land, The Bascom Campus Kyle V Lusk - Yellow Blaze, The Bascom Campus Beau Lyday - Gothic Doorway, The Bascom Campus Shawnaizja Simmons - A Child’s Journey, The Bascom Campus

17

2023 Selections Kyle V. Lusk - Diversion, Slab Town Plaza, Cashiers, NC Doug McAbee - Albert, Boys and Girls16 Club, Cashiers, NC Jim Collins - Small Bull,14 The Bascom Campus 2 Campus Kyle V. Lusk - Unexpected Harmony, The Bascom 3 Beau Lyday - The Ties that Bind, The Bascom Campus 1 Jeff Repko - Rocket Boot, The Bascom Campus Corrina Sephora - Wave, The Bascom Campus

5

15

19

10 Terrace

11

9 4

Vision Cashiers and The Bascom Studio Barn Collaborate to Bring Public Art Installations to Cashiers

13 Main

Building

6 8 18 7 12

The Bascom’s Outdoor Sculpture Program plays a crucial role in our ongoing commitment to make visual culture accessible to the public on the Plateau. Annually since 2021, we have brought five sculptures to the Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail on campus. Thanks to a collaborative partnership with Vision Cashiers, who shares our mission to bring quality art to outdoor spaces, we expanded our impact in 2023 by installing two new sculptures in the Village core of Cashiers. We celebrate this collaboration and the growing vitality of the arts in our community.

Top) Doug McAbee’s Albert is installed at The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau. Pictured: Carmen Waite, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club, Zach Rogers, Director of Exhibitions, The Bascom, Barbara Jamison, Board of Directors, The Bascom and Public Art Chair, Vision Cashiers, Doug McAbee, Artist Bottom) Kyle V. Lusk’s Diversion at Slab Town Plaza

11

Creative Community Initiative The Creative Community Initiative offers a range of programming, including rotating free admission exhibitions, community partnership programs, artist/ curator talks, art clubs, and a scholarship program that widens access for all to our annual workshop series. The outreach component of our initiative serves over 3,000 participants annually, including about 1,500 school-aged youth who participate in age-appropriate, arts-integrated academic activities. Through all of these programs, we seek to provide a creative approach to learning that removes access barriers, enhances community and social connections, and improves engagement with both in-school learning and opportunities for lifelong learning.

Educational Development Opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels

Professional Development for Artists and Educators

Residencies

Retail

Curatorships and Jurors

Teaching Opportunities

This page: A child engages in an art activity led by Deputy Executive Director,

Billy Love at the Literacy and Learning Center. Photo by Anna Gage Norton.

Opposite page: Kirsten Stingle, Odyssey of Belonging, 2023 In.Visible exhibition

12

By the Numbers

In 2022 & 2023, we consistently: •

$0

•

Price of Admission

20,000 Annual Visitors

30

Community Outreach Strategic Partners

50

Workshop Intensives

$2,268,000* Total Economic Impact *According to the Arts & Economic Prosperity Calculator

• • • •

Represented over 250 local and regional artists through our retail channels and exhibitions Annually employed three artists through our residency and fellowship programs Hosted two free continuing education workshops for local teachers Directly served over 3,500 participants through our public programs Annually presented 11 high-quality exhibitions with accompanying programming Annually paid over $300,000 in artist commissions, stipends, honorariums and visiting instructor fees

“

I have the great fortune to speak about The Bascom from the viewpoint of teacher, exhibitor, curator, and workshop student.

In each of these roles I witnessed The Bascom as a supportive incubator of creativity and education, both on the individual and community level. What sets this organization apart from other art centers is its commitment to providing programming and opportunities that bring people together and enrich the lives of participants and visitors alike, stretching beyond its regional borders.

“

- Kirsten Stingle Curator: In.Visible

13

2022 & 2023 Community Partners • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

14

Aaron Shearer Foundation Art League of Highlands-Cashiers Ballet Memphis Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Highlands-Cashiers Blue Ridge School Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau Cashiers Senior Center Center for Life Enrichment Highlands Biological Foundation Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Highlands Historical Society Highlands Performing Arts Center (PAC) Hudson Library International Friendship Center (IFC) Jackson County Schools Junior Appalachian Musicians Macon County Schools Macon County Library Read2Me Story Walk Summit Charter School Sylva Senior Center The Literacy and Learning Center Western North Carolina Woodturners

Top) Ballet Memphis performs on The Bascom Terrace Bottom) Deputy Executive Director, Billy Love leads an art activity at the Literacy and Learning Center. Photo by Anna Gage Norton.

“

Our family observed, firsthand, the positive impact of the Bascom’s children’s programming as we watched individuals illuminate a child’s life via pottery classes, camps, gallery experiences, and private art lessons. The Bascom approach provides an essential alternative to the typical distractions in our children’s lives, embraces each child’s innate creativity, and recognizes that their small hands create the dreams of our world, touching our souls forever.

“

- Kate Alice Dunaway

Children from a Bascom art youth camp gather near Ken Payne’s She on the Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail.

This page: SUZUKI HARUNOBU (1724–1770) Oxherd Playing his Cold Flute, ca. 1768. Color woodblock print, 11 x 8¼ inches. Image courtesy of Gibbes Museum of Art

15

Thank you to our donors Our impact on the regional artistic community is significant, but we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our Bascom family, who donate their time, energy, talents and resources to ensuring we’re able to continue our mission.

16

A child admires Beau Lyday’s Gothic Doorway on the Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail

Barratt Society In 2022, The Bascom launched a new giving society, named in honor of our founding donor, Watson Barratt. With a challenge grant from Mary and Greg Thompson, we enrolled 16 families in the program in 2022 and an additional 9 in 2023. The Barratt society makes possible a predictable income stream to support our annual operational budget.

Donors who make a three-year pledge of $10,000 or more per year for three years (total of $30,000 or more) are recognized as Barratt Society patrons.

Barratt Society donations support the sustainability of The Bascom by offering a renewable stream of donation revenue. Barratt Society patrons are recognized as the most generous members of our Director’s Circle and are invited to attend a special event annually to honor their philanthropic leadership.

2022 Inaugural Barratt Society Members Margaret and Dallas Denny D. Lynn DeVault and Glorana Ghegan Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. Cathy and Bob Fisher Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Dianne and Myron Mall Heath Massey and John Mitchener Diane and Ray McPhail

Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep Sue and Kim Ratliff Rebecca Crumine Rieder and Doug Rieder Susan and Charley Tarver Mary and Greg Thompson Marcia and Charlie Weber Vance and Willis Willey Ann Wrobleski and Phil Truluck

2023 New Barratt Society Members Marty and Dan Boone Virginia and Mike Campbell Meegie Rogers Glass Elizabeth and Bill Jump Ann Klamon

Anita and Larry Maxwell Charlene and Tony Palmisano Nancy and Kevin Race Carla and Leonard Wood

“When we find a non-profit organization that we are excited about, we not only want to support it, we want our gift to encourage others to join us. The Bascom’s continuing contribution to the Plateau community is exciting and we are pleased that the Barratt Society has been so successful.”

- Mary and Greg Thompson 15 17

2022 Donor Listing: $75,000 and above Mary and Greg Thompson National Christian Foundation - Greg and Mary Thompson Gift Fund

$40,000 to $74,999 Bel Canto Recital Heath Massey and John Mitchener Susan and Charley Tarver

$20,000 to 39,999 The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Vance and Willis Willey Cathy and Bob Fisher Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Dianne and Myron Mall Vance and Willis Willey Woodcrest Foundation

$10,000 to $19,999

D. Lynn DeVault and Glorana Ghegan Dogwood Health Trust Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. Nancy and Charles Harrison Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein Ann Klamon Klamon Family Foundation, Inc Anita and Larry Maxwell Highlands Chamber of Commerce Diane and Ray McPhail Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep Helen A. Powers Fund Sue and Kim Ratliff Rebecca Crumine Rieder and Doug Rieder Cary Saurage II Cindy and Andy Strickland Marcia and Charlie Weber A.L. Williams Family Foundation Peggy Mulherin Williamson Ann Wrobleski and Phil Truluck

Becky Lee Baker $5,000 to $9,999 The Baker Foundation Jane and Andy Adams The Baton Rouge Area Foundation- The Alma Arlington Trust Company Lee, Norman and Cary Saurage Fund AYCO Charitable Foundation - Love in Action Marty and Dan Boone Servants Fund Vicki and Kevin Burkhart Debi and David Bock The Community Foundation of Greater Malcolm Burgess Memphis Cedar Creek Club - The E. Walker Mulherin, Jr. Fund Collaboratory- Ezerski Family Fund The Community Foundation of the The Community Foundation of WNC Chattahoochee Valley - Cedar Creek Club - Kathleen M. and Christopher D. Hohlstein - Wade Hampton Golf Club Fund Sue Emanuelson Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Leslie and Ronald Ezerski - Berry and Ruthie Edwards Giving Back fund Bobbie and Jonathan Golden The Community Foundation of WNC Anne and Dick Goodsell -Cullasaja Women’s Outreach Jo and Jack Hill - The McPhail Charitable Fund Edith Holiday and Terry Adamson Claire and Alex Crumbley Marianne and Ben Jenkins Cullasaja Women’s Outreach Catherine and D. Paul Jones Margaret and Dallas Denny

Jane Jerry Elizabeth and Bill Jump Sandy Killion Lucy and Jack Kuhne Frank Langford Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Henry Luce Foundation Mountain Findings National Philanthropic Trust - Sue Emanuelson The North Georgia Community Foundation - Dancy H. and Charles S. Wynne Fund Charlene and Tony Palmisano Stephanie and Bill Reeves Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri Schulzman-Neri Foundation Bev and Wally Seinsheimer C. Marie Sharpe The Simpson Foundation Wade Hampton Golf Club Martha Sutherland-Wright and Joseph Wright Betsy and Wright Turner JW Underwood Construction Mandy and John Underwood Dian and Tom Winingder Winingder Family Fund at Greater New Orleans Foundation Carla and Leonard Wood The L&C Wood Family Foundation Dancy H. and Charles S. Wynne Kathy and Neely Young

$2,500 to $4,999 Judith and Ron Bobo Linda and Hines Brannan Britton Foundation Christina Holt Brown and William Brown Bryson Grading & Paving Becki and Mike Bryson WNC Bridge Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Cole, Scott, & Kissane, P.A.

Richard Cole Amy and Cecil Conlee Kay and Thomas Craig The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation Suzanne Mott Dansby Duke Energy Foundation Martha and Michael Dupuis First Presbyterian Church Gena and Bill Futral Futral Enterprises Barbara and Bob Gross Anna and Thomas Guffey Laura and Barrie Harmon, III Lindy and Robert Harrison Kendra and Rick Hildbold Nancy Dunlap and Johnny Johns The Nancy Dunlap and John D. Johns Charitable Fund Lana Jordan Patty and Mike Kistner Madeline and Fredrick Knox Carol and Doug Lacy The Lacy Foundation Alastair and Laura Lamont Lynn and Benny LaRussa Kristine and Rivers Lelong Betty and Don Leslie Jody and Wood Lovell Mary Elizabeth Mahoney Dorianne and Drew Norwood Lewis Pollack Karin and Terry Potts Emilie and Bruce Reid Patricia Calvert Ring and Carl Ring Kathy and Joe Sanderson Elizabeth and Lewis Scruggs Candra Seley Helene and Rick Siegel Carol and Rusty Stewart Ann and Richard Strub Lora and William Terry

We have done our very best to accurately list donor names. If we have inadvertently made any errors, please contact Haley Bleckley at 828.526.4949 | hbleckley@thebascom.org

18

2022 Donor Listing Cont... $2,500 to $4,999 cont...

Anneli and Robert Thiebaut Ugly Dog Public House Kathy and Bestor Ward Ruthie Watts Jane Webb and David La Cagnina Sarah Morgan and Walter Wingfield Sharon Woods Carol and Blake Young

$1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous Emily Adkins and Ben Smith John F. (Rick) Agel Laura and Greg Alby Art League Of Highlands-Cashiers Joane and Norman Askins Melissa and George Ballantyne Harriet Bauknight Bena Bayless Melissa and Bradley Beard Janet and Cary Beck Vivi and Wayne Beckner Margaret and Jeff Bell Berkshire Hathaway Home Services | Meadows Mountain Realty Katherine and Glenn Bosio Jenny Lynn Bradley Maureen and Kevin Browne Mary and John Burke Susan and Jeff Byrne Joyce and Van Carlisle Pam and Charles Carver Ruth and Tom Claiborne Linda and Tommy Clark Margina Cogswell The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Barbara and Sam Gassaway The Community Foundation of Greenville - Clarence and Harriet Bauknight The Community Foundation of WNC: - Kimmel Guest Designated Fund - Thomas L. and Phyllis Day Davis Fund Hillary Cone Mary and Tim Connolly, II Clair and Theodore Craver

Denise and Ed Crenshaw Michael Crowe and Michael Burel KC Cunningham Lyn and John Darden Phyllis D. and Thomas L. Davis Ann and John Day Susan B. Day Corliss and Richard Dell Barbara and Doug DeMaire Suzanne Dickinson Linda and Dick Dickinson Vevie and Lawrence Dimmitt Linda and Gordon Dixon Nancy and Lawrence Dorr Avary and Gerry Doubleday The Dunlap Cogswell Foundation Mary and Johnny Dunn Kathy and John Eastman Marjory and Ronald Elliott Lisa and Carlos Evans Paula and Michael Fay Joyce Fleming and Carlton King Ann and Kyle Flynn Patricia and Tracy Foor Patti and Frank Foster Berty and Victor Fransen Stacy and Reid Freeman Linda and Daniel Fuchs Chesley and Lee Garrett Barbara and Sam Gassaway Jane and Thomas Ghegan GiveWell Community Foundation - Kevin F. Browne Family Fund - Frank and Patti Foster Fund Meegie Rogers Glass Betty and Alston Glenn Greater New Orleans Foundation - The Prytania Fund Mary Katherine and Tom Greene Amanda and Greg Gregory The H Foundation, Inc Lisa and David Helmer Kathryn and Douglas Hendrickson Sue and Philip Henry Catherine Henson and Chris Carpenter Helen and Comer Hobbs

Kay Hodges Sondra and Mike Hogan Beth and Tommy Holder Pam Howard Lila and Slocum Howland Gail and Tim Hughes Jean and Edd Hyde Indian River Community Foundation Debby and Kurt Jacobson Barbara and Jim Jamison Sue and Thornton Jordan The Jordan Foundation Kelin Foundation Carol and Stiles Kellett Alfred Kennedy and Bill Kenny Suzanne and James Kimmel Kathy and Kirk Knous Debbie and Chris Kohne Elizabeth and James Landis Jim Landon Alister Brady and Michael Lanzilotta Margaret and John Lauletta Laurel Garden Club Ione and John Lee Lee Family Charitable Fund Frances and Dennis Leftwich Nancy and Charles Lichtman Debbie Long and Bo Sockwell Laurie and Charlie Lowe Sue and Gary Lowe Cathy and George Manning Jean and Robert Markley Sallie and John Martin Fran and William Matthews Rozzy and John McCoy Dorothy K. McPherson Pam and Bob McTyeire Mary Lynn and Richard Meyers Melissa and William Meyers Judy and Louie Michaud Bennie Jo Murray Susan and Alex Nading The Nature Conservancy - Lykes/Dimmitt Family Fund Butchie and Alan Neely Nancy and Lyle Nichols

Marsha O’Connor Margaret Payne Sidney Pearce Martha and Al Pearson Karin Peterson and Daniel Aldridge Bonnie and George Pettway Mary Pichan Martha and Jack Pietri Anne and Peter Portley Alice Quinif Nancy and Kevin Race Becky and Gene Ray H.G. Ray Sr. Foundation Marion Reid Liz and Stephen Reynolds Lisa and Bill Richards Bridget and Al Ritter Margie and Milton Ruben Milton and Margie Ruben Charitable Foundation The Sockwell and Long Charitable Fund at Ayco Charitable Foundation Peachy and Alwyn Staley Judith and Bahnson Stanley Joan and Stan Starnes Helen Steward Rosemary and Bill Stiefel Marianne and Robert Strickland Ann Sullivan Gail and William Taber Debbie and Jim Thompson Ansley and Bobby Tolleson Brian Tolleson Jane and Tom Tracy Tucker and Crane, Inc Corbin and Robert Tucker Suzanne and Edward Turnbull Dawn Ann and Ingram Tynes Laura and Gene Warren Anne Watkins Eleanor and Irvine Welling Darren Whatley and David Moore Highlands Rotary Club Charities Inc. Priscilla and Walter Wilson Lynne Winship Carol and Henry Woodroffe

19

2023 Donor Listing: $100,000 and above Winingder Family Fund at Greater New Orleans Foundation Dian and Tom Winingder

$75,000 to $99,999 John Mitchener and Health Massey National Christian Foundation - Greg and Mary Thompson Gift Fund Mary and Greg Thompson

$50,000 to $74,999 The Estate of Anne and Martin Winstar Gary

$25,000 to $49,999 Bel Canto Recital Virginia and Mike Campbell Marylon Rogers Glass Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Dianne and Myron Mall Susan and Charley Tarver

$10,000 to $24,999 A.L. Williams Family Foundation Marty and Dan Boone Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta - MPD Fund Community Foundation of the Lowcountry - Berry and Ruthie Edwards Giving Back fund Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Vance and Willis Willey Community Foundation of WNC: - McPhail Charitable Fund - Cullasaja Women’s Outreach Fund Claire and Alex Crumbley Cullasaja Women’s Outreach D. Lynn DeVault and Glorana Ghegan Margaret and Dallas Denny Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. First Citizens Bank Cathy and Bob Fisher Bobbie and Jonathan Golden Nancy and Charles Harrison Highlands Chamber of Commerce Kathleen and Chris Hohlstein Ann Klamon

20

Lucy and Jack Kuhne Anita and Larry Maxwell Diane and Ray McPhail Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep North Carolina Arts Council Charlene and Tony Palmisano Helen A. Powers Fund Nancy and Kevin Race Sue and Kim Ratliff Rebecca Crumine Rieder and Doug Rieder Marcia and Charlie Weber Vance and Willis Willey Woodcrest Foundation Ann Wrobleski Carla and Leonard Wood

$5,000 to $9,999 Jane and Andy Adams Baton Rouge Area Foundation - The Alma Lee, Norman and Cary Saurage Fund Debi and David Bock Malcolm Burgess Susan and Jeffrey Byrne Cedar Creek Club Community Foundation of WNC: - Cedar Creek Club Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta - Anne and Richard Goodsell Community Foundation of WNC - Wade Hampton Golf Club Fund Michael Crowe and Michael Burel Anne and Richard Goodsell Henry Luce Foundation Highlands-Cashiers Hospital/Eckerd Living Center Jo and Jack Hill The Hobbs Foundation Edith Holiday and Terrance Adams Maudie and Bill Huff Catherine and D. Paul Jones Elizabeth and Bill Jump North Georgia Community Foundation - Dancy H. and Charles S. Wynne Fund Emilie and Bruce Reid Cary Saurage, II

Susan and Peter Schlapkohl Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri Schulzman-Neri Foundation C. Marie Sharpe The Simpson Foundation Linda and David Stetson Suzanne and Ned Turnbull Betsy and Wright Turner United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Wade Hampton Golf Club Sharon Woods Dancy H. and Charles S. Wynne

$1,500 to $4,999 Anonymous Emily Adkins and Barrett Smith Lisa and Brad Armstrong Ashcourt Family Foundation Melissa and Bradley Beard Vivi and Wayne Beckner Judith and Ron Bobo Boger Owen Foundation Mary Ann and Dick Boger Katherine and Glenn Bosio Britton Foundation Cathryn Britton Lynn and G. Edward Cassady Ruth and Tom Claiborne Geri and Wade Coleman Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Highlands Community Fund Highlands Community Fund Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley - The William C. and Maude M. Huff Fund Hillary Cone Barbara and Doug DeMaire Alexandra and Michael Denti Suzanne Dickinson Vevie and Lawrence Dimmitt Martha and Michael Dupuis Beverly Ellers Sue Emanuelson First Presbyterian Church Stacy and Reid Freeman Chelsey and Gordon Lee Garrett Jr.

GiveWell Community Foundation - Frank and Patti Foster Fund Barbara and Bob Gross Anna and Thomas Guffey The H Foundation, Inc Stephanie Haas and Jeffrey Hillman Laura and Barrie Harmon, III Maudie and Bill Huff Catherine Henson and Chris Carpenter Bret Herbert and Carl Romberg Kendra and Rick Hildbold Helen and Comer Hobbs Gail and Tim Hughes Shannon and David Hughs Debby and Kurt Jacobson Marianne and Ben Jenkins Jane Jerry The Nancy Dunlap and John D. Johns Charitable Fund Nancy and Johnny Johns Paula Jones Lana Jordan The Jordan Foundation Carol and Stiles Kellett Sandy Killion Patty and Mike Kistner The Lacy Foundation Carol and Doug Lacy Frank Langford Lassiter Family Charitable Foundation Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Kristine and Rivers Lelong Betty and Don Leslie Jody and Wood Lovell Nancy and John Ludwig Jean and Robert Markley Sallie and John Martin Fran and William Matthews The Nature Conservancy - Lykes/Dimmitt Family Fund Rebecca and Godfrey Newton Nancy and Lyle Nichols Ellen and Erik Nielsen Dorianne and Drew Norwood Janet and Carlisle Overstreet

2023 Donor Listing Cont... $1,500 to $4,999 cont...

Sidney Pearce Lewis Pollack Lula Post Karin and Terri Potts Beth and Steven Preston Lisa and Bob Reeves Stephanie and Bill Reeves Beth and Dan Riley Janet and James Robbins Ashley and Bill Rogers Kathy and Joe Sanderson Bev and Wally Seinsheimer Candra Seley Nancy and Tredway Shurling Suzann and Robert Soran Carol and Rusty Stewart Rosemary and Bill Stiefel Ann and Richard Strub Tate Landscaping Services, Inc. Allison and Jim Tate Debbie and Jim Thompson Jane and Tom Tracy Virginia and Wilbur Warner, Jr. Ruthie Watts Jane Webb and David La Cagnina Sarah Morgan and Walter Wingfield Lynne Winship Lu and James Worrell Martha Sutherland-Wright and Joseph Wright Carol and Blake Young

$1,000 Directors Circle Members John F. (Rick) Agel Greg and Laura Alby Anonymous Art League Of Highlands-Cashiers Virginia Averett Kim and Chas Bailes Melissa and George Ballantyne Harriet Bauknight

Joan and Jay Betts Alister Brady and Michael Lanzilotta Linda and Hines Brannan Wickie Bridgforth Maureen and Kevin Browne Lilly and Al Bunch Lynne Burke Mary and John Burke Church of the Good Shepherd - Cashiers Linda and Tommy Clark Marginia Cogswell Richard Cole Collaboratory- Ezerski Family Fund Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Samuel A. and Barbara B. Gassaway Fund Community Foundation of Greenville - Clarence B. and Harriet L. Bauknight Fund - Irv and Eleanor Welling Fund Community Foundation of WNC: - Haynes-Eskrigge Fund - Kimmel Guest Designated Fund - Thomas L. and Phyllis Day Davis Fund - John and Virginia Noland Charitable Fund Amy and Cecil Conlee Mary and Tim Connolly, II Suzanne Mott Dansby Lyn and John Darden Davis Foundation Winifred and Tread Davis Phyllis D. Davis and Thomas L. Davis Ann and John Day Susan B Day Linda and Gordon Dixon Avary and Gerry Doubleday The Dunlap Cogswell Foundation Mary and Johnny Dunn Marjory and Ronald Elliot Leslie and Ronald Ezerski Trudie and Bill Fickling Patricia and Tracy Foor Patti and Frank Foster Berty and Victor Fransen

Linda and Daniel Fuchs Barbara and Samuel Gassaway Jane and Thomas Ghegan GiveWell Community Foundation - Kevin F. Browne Family Fund - Frank and Patti Foster Fund Betty and Alston Glenn Louree and Bill Greehey Margaret and Tom Hall Lindy and Robert Harrison RB Haynes Kathryn and Douglas Hendrickson Lori and Edward Heys Highlands Historical Society Kay Hodges Sondra and Mike Hogan Beth and Tommy Holder Lila and W. Slocum Howard Jr. Jane and Clayton Jackson Barbara and Jim Jamison Joan Johnson Elizabeth Little and Rick Johnson Sue and Thornton Jordan Kelin Foundation Suzanne and James Kimmel Debbie and Chris Kohne Paula Kornell Elizabeth and James Landis Jim Landon Leadership Legacy Life Foundation Ione and John Lee Frances and Dennis Leftwich Laurie and Charlie Lowe Sue and Gary Lowe Cathy and George Manning Rozzy and John McCoy Heather Mcfarlin Dorothy K. McPherson Pam and Bob McTyeire Mary Lynn and Richard Meyers Melissa and William Meyers Jeannette Bolte and Bill Morrison

Bennie Jo Murrary Butchie and Alan Neely Virginia and John Noland Iris and David Pattillo Margaret L. Payne Bonnie and George Pettway Martha and Jack Pietri Anne and Peter Portley Alice Quinif Marion Reid Brenton Steele and Kenny Reine Liz and Stephen Reynolds Lisa and Bill Richards Bridget and Al Ritter Linda Benge and Paul Robshaw Jane Roy Clay Rucker Helene and Rick Siegel The Sockwell and Long Charitable Fund at Ayco Charitable Foundation Deborah Long and William Sockwell Marion and Joe Spence, Jr. Judith and Bahnson Stanley Peachy and Alwyn Staley Joan and Stan Starnes Helen Steward Marc Strauss Marianne and Robert Strickland Ann Sullivan Gail and William Taber Anneli and Robert Thiebaut Brian Tolleson Tucker and Crane, Inc Corbin and Robert Tucker Dawn Ann and Ingram Tynes The University Financing Foundation Darren Whatley and David Moore Anne Watkins Betty Watkins Eleanor and Irv Welling Priscilla and Walter Wilson Carol and Henry Woodroffe

21

A Sense of Place The Bascom campus is a visual treasure that elicits for visitors a strong sense of place—to make art or look at art in the context of the land and nature.

Our iconic structures represent the historical and rustic feel of the Western North Carolina Mountains and are testimonies to the ingenuity of American craftsmen. This year, Bascom friends have made significant contributions to restore and to augment the campus, for the benefit of all. To make art here is to make art in a special place.

The Will Henry Stevens Bridge The Will Henry Stevens Bridge is a defining feature of The Bascom campus, and is cherished by our community. Named in honor of Will Henry Stevens, a Southern Modernist painter who practiced both in North Carolina and in New Orleans, the bridge celebrates his legacy. In 2023, we undertook repairs to the understructure of the bridge to ensure its functionality for the years to come.

The bridge was originally acquired with the help of the Coleman and Winingder families who had strong ties to Will Henry Stevens and who are the founders of the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art (NOAFA). As such, The Bascom and NOAFA have a lasting connection made possible by our donors.

Will Henry Stevens Bridge Renovation Contributors Reis Birdwhistell Lilly and Al Bunch Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta - MPD Fund Community Foundation of WNC - McPhail Charitable Fund Margaret and Dallas Denny Bobbie and Jonathan Golden Highlands Historical Society Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein Maudie and Bill Huff Elizabeth and Bill Jump

22

Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Dianne and Myron Mall Heath Massey and John Mitchener Diane and Ray McPhail Charlene and Tony Palmisano Nancy and Kevin Race C. Marie Sharpe Dian and Tom Winingder Winingder Family Fund at Greater New Orleans Foundation Ann Wrobleski

Laura Stone Photography

A Frame House The Bascom’s A frame cabin on Oak Street is the primary housing for artists, curators, and guest speakers at The Bascom. Thanks to a generous gift from Susan and Charley Tarver in 2022, both levels of the A frame have been renovated to provide an improved campus experience for visiting guest artists. This gift is essential for sustaining a valuable Bascom asset and for allowing The Bascom to continue providing accommodations to artists that make significant contributions to Bascom programming.

Soda Kiln In 2023, The Bascom was offered the opportunity to acquire a Soda Kiln, never fired, at nominal cost. Thanks to this gift from Cashiers resident Mary Attaway, and to friends of The Bascom’s clay program who donated funds to help us dismantle and move the kiln to The Bascom, as well as build a structure to house it, we anticipate having an operational soda kiln mounted and ready for use this summer. The Soda Kiln is special in several ways. In addition to allowing new firing techniques for potters who use our studio, the kiln was originally commissioned and built for Cashiers resident and Bascom teacher, Justin Allman. Allman, who had an untimely death was beloved in the community, and we are grateful to be able to use the kiln to support and deepen the clay program at The Bascom. Watch for word of its initial firing and a public celebration later in 2024.

Soda Kiln Contributors Virginia Averett Lynne Burke Susan and Jeff Byrne Janet and Mark Chmar Linda and Dick Dickinson Ann and Edgar Gober Barbara and Bob Gross Debby and Kurt Jacobson

Patricia and Richard Moore Snowden Mowry Brenton Steele and Kenny Reine Suzanne and Edward Turnbull Martha Worthy Martha Sutherland-Wright and Joseph Wright

Restoration of The Bascom’s Lanterns Corrina Sephora, Bateaux Illuminés Bathing The Bascoms porte- cochère and main entrance in warm glowing light, two hand crafted lanterns titled Bateaux Illuminés by artist Corrina Sephora are installed suspended above guests and visitors as they enter the main building.

Appearing to be decorated with glass and metal, the materials selected by the artist are in fact mica and recycled industrial metal. In 2023, Janet and Carlisle Overstreet, the family who originally commissioned the vessels in memory of Shara Baker Overstreet, generously supported a complete restoration of the lanterns, bringing back the original beauty of the work.

Pictured from left to right: Director of Exhibitions, Zach Rogers, Facilities Manager, Maurice Laderoot, Assistant to Corrina Sephora, Richard Pepe, and Janet and Carlisle Overstreet gather under the recently restored lanterns, Bateaux Illuminés.

23

The following donors supported 2022 Exhibitions $20,000 and above

$5,000 and above

$1,000 and above

Woodcrest Foundation Cathy and Bob Fisher

Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley - Kathleen M. and Christopher D. Hohlstein Fund Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Marcia and Charlie Weber

Bena Bayless Marty and Dan Boone Hillary Cone Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. Lisa and Carlos Evans Lucy and Jack Kuhne Nancy and Charles Lichtman Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep Butchie and Alan Neely Nancy and Lyle Nichols Bev and Wally Seinsheimer The H Foundation, Inc

$10,000 and above The Baker Foundation Becky Lee Baker Claire and Alex Crumbley Dianne and Myron Mall Heath Massey and John Mitchener Cindy and Andy Strickland Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Vance and Willis Willey Vance and Willis Willey

$2,500 and above Suzanne Mott Dansby Margaret and Dallas Denny D. Lynn DeVault and Glorana Ghegan Jane Jerry Schulzman-Neri Foundation Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri C. Marie Sharpe

Charles E. Elrod Jr. Betty and Alston Glenn Jo and Jack Hill Harriet and J. William Holliday W. Slocum Howard Jr. Paul D. Jones Libby and David Lanier Paula and Harry McDonald Anna and Hays Mershon Mary and Cal Ratcliff Stephanie and Bill Reeves Cary Saurage II Carol and Rusty Stewart Rosemary and Bill Stiefel

Other Gifts Judith and Ron Bobo Mary Bray

The following donors supported 2023 Exhibitions $10,000 and above

$5,000 and above

Cathy and Bob Fisher Claire and Alex Crumbley Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Willey Endowment Fund First Citizens Bank Vance and Willis Willey Woodcrest Foundation

Marty and Dan Boone Margaret and Dallas Denny Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta - MPD Fund Community Foundation of the Lowcountry - Berry and Ruthie Edwards Giving Back fund Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. Kathleen and Chris Hohlstein

Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri Nancy and Kevin Race Schulzman-Neri Foundation C. Marie Sharpe

$2,500 and above Highlands Cashiers Hospital/Eckerd Living Center Charlene and Tony Palmisano

$1,000 and above Hillary Cone Martha and Michael Dupuis Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep Butchie and Alan Neely Ann Sullivan Betty Watkins

The following donors supported the 2023 Three Potters Symposium $5,000 and above

$2,500 and above

$1,000 and above

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Willey Endowment Fund Susan and Charley Tarver Vance and Willis Willey

Dianne and Myron Mall Heath Massey and John Mitchener

Ruthie and Berryman Edwards Jo and John (Jack) Hill Lucy and Jack Kuhne Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep

24

C. Marie Sharpe

We have done our very best to accurately list donor names. If we have inadvertently made any errors, please contact Haley Bleckley at 828.526.4949 | hbleckley@thebascom.org

The following organizations made grants in 2022 & 2023 to support the work of The Bascom A.L. Williams Family Foundation Britton Foundation Cedar Creek Club Church of the Good Shepherd Club at High Hampton

Community Foundation of WNC: - Cedar Creek Club Fund - Cullasaja Women’s Outreach Fund - Highlands Community Fund - Wade Hampton Golf Club Fund Crumbley Family Foundation

Cullasaja Women’s Outreach First Presbyterian Church- Cashiers Helen A. Powers Fund Highlands Community Fund Highlands Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Community Foundation

North Carolina Arts Council North Carolina Community Foundation - Jackson County Community Foundation Fund Wade Hampton Golf Club

Bel Canto Founded in 1993 as a fundraiser for the Bascom, Bel Canto is an annual benefit performance featuring international opera stars. Over the years, it has become a cherished Highlands tradition, highlighting beautiful singing and a repertoire encompassing both opera and musical theatre. With a mission to support fine art and music education, Bel Canto has raised over $750,000 to support arts education in the community.

2022 and 2023 Bel Canto Supporters The following donors supported Bel Canto, a program of The Bascom. +Denotes supporters who contributed two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023.

Anonymous Judith and Ron Bobo Jonye and Deane Briggs+ Geri and Wade Coleman+ Clair and Theodore Craver+ Crawford Investment Counsel, Inc.+ John H. Crawford III+ Michael Crowe and Michael Burel+ Claire and Alex Crumbley Phyllis D. and Thomas L. Davis+ Martha and J. Michael Dover* Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr.+ Patti and Frank Foster Fredericka Moss Flynt+ Larry Goeser Louree and Bill Greehey

Karen and Don Grierson+ Mary Guy Gunn+ Libby and Ed Harshfield Staci Holzman and Nicholas RoquefortVilleneuve Stell Huie+ Jane Jerry+ Elaine and Richard Joel Jr.+ Catherine and Paul Jones+ Giuliana Kaufman Alison Kelly+ Alfred Kennedy and Bill Kenny Lucy and Jack Kuhne Frank Langford+ Alister Brady and Michael Lanzilotta+ Leona S. Hudson Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Mary Elizabeth Mahoney Cathy and George Manning Jane Moriarty Margaret and John C. Maxwell Anita and Larry Maxwell+ Mason and Parkhill Mays Ruth and Paul McLarty+ Narcissus Inc. Cheryl Kimberling and John Pickens+ Ken Proctor and Keith Crawford+ Sue and Kim Ratliff Stephanie and Bill Reeves+ Janet and Jim Robbins+ Laura R. and Howard G. Roberts+ Deen Day and Jim Sanders Nancy and Tredway Shurling+

Laura and Carter Smith Helen Steward+ Evelyn and Gene Stutts Dorothea Swanson+ Gena Tarbutton Susan and Charley Tarver Mary Catherine Temple Mary and Greg Thompson Betsy and Wright Turner+ Votum Foundation Ruthie Watts+ Jane Webb and David La Cagnina+ Sarah Morgan and Walter Wingfield+ Lynne Winship+ Sharon Woods Ann Wrobleski

The Bascom is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization, Tax ID: 56-2093546. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

25

Tribute gifts honor relatives, friends, and colleagues.

Anyone can make a gift in any amount in honor of or in memory of someone.

Beth Larson Marci Henderson

Diane and Myron Mall Elizabeth Mall

Myron Mall Andrew Mall

Jan and Jo Miller Rebecca Miller-Webster

2022 Tributes In Honor of Holly Alligood Lilly and Al Bunch

Allen and Randolph Armstrong Mary and Cal Ratcliff

Lisa and Brad Armstrong Julia Weller

Nova Brown Joyce and Van Carlisle

Rozann Crabtree Shelia and Rich Crabtree

Jonathan Golden Betsy and David Baker Renay and Alan Levenson Rhett Pinsky

Linda Hagood Felton Hagood

The Harberkern Family Betti and Corb Hankey

Patsy Hardin Winx and Jim McCarthy

Jo Hill Ms. Carolynn Cooper and Mr. Pratap Mukharji

Frank Langford Community Foundation of Greater Memphis- E. Walker Mulherin, Jr. Fund Peggy Mulherin Williamson

26

Cathey and Peter Millichap Claire and Thomas Barry

Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep Christina and William Brown

Bianca Mitchell Lilly and Al Bunch

Nelson Truluck Morris Ann Wrobleski and Phil Truluck

Copeland J. Pace Amy and Randy Pace

Thomas Marshal Pichan Mary Pichan

The Puckett Family Thomas and Laura Puckett

Bill Reeves Jill and John Helmer

Bill and Stephanie Reeves Joane and Norman Askins Margaret and Dallas Denny Bobbie and Jonathan Golden Jo and Jack Hill Cathy Temple

Marge Shambaugh Dorothea Swanson

Ann Cox Strub Charlotte and Bob Brown

The Bascom Staff Ansley and Bobby Tolleson

Frank Vickery John F. Agel

Pope Garnett

Paul D. Jones Libby and David Lanier Nancy and Charles Lichtman Paula and Harry McDonald Anna and Hays Mershon Nancy and Lyle Nichols Margaret Payne Stephanie and Bill Reeves Cary Saurage II Bev and Wally Seinsheimer C. Marie Sharpe Carol and Rusty Stewart Rosemary and Bill Stiefel Cindy and Andy Strickland Ann Sullivan

Margaret Cain

Dr. Thomas Cruse Sweeney

In Memory of Judy Brinson Helen Moore

Edna, W.N., and W.N., Jr. Bryson Shelia and Jim Bryson

Bill Cain Margaret Cain

Bishop Daly Margaret Cain

Elizabeth Sands Fuller Trudie and Bill Fickling

Ruth Hamilton Billie Jean Ferguson and Ed Harvey

Lee Holland

Mary Pichan

Phil Truluck Diane and Myron Mall

Sandy Holland

George Jerry Jane Jerry

Jean Maxwell Katherine McClure

Bill Mitchell Bianca Mitchell and Brian Renfro

Mac Pearce Sidney Pearce

Claude Sullivan Becky Lee Baker The Baker Foundation Judith and Ron Bobo Mary Bray Community Foundation of the Lowcountry - Berry and Ruthie Edwards Giving Back fund Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. Charles E. Elrod Jr. Betty and Alston Glenn The H Foundation, Inc Jo and Jack Hill Harriet and J. William Holliday Lila and Slocum Howland

Gifts made in memory of Claude Sullivan support exhibitions.

We have done our very best to accurately list donor names. If we have inadvertently made any errors, please contact Haley Bleckley at 828.526.4949 | hbleckley@thebascom.org

2023 Tributes In Honor of Brad Armstrong Ann Sullivan

Allen and Randolph Armstrong Mary and Cal Ratcliff

Jim Bode Dianne and Myron Mall

Carolyn, GG, and Clary Carolyn O’Neill

Michael Crowe Randy Lucas

Martha Daffin

Karin Peterson Holly Alligood Marty and Dan Boone Lilly and Al Bunch Margaret and Dallas Denny Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein Maudie and Bill Huff Jane Jerry Elizabeth and Bill Jump Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Dianne and Myron Mall Heath Massey and John Mitchener Diane and Ray McPhail Charlene and Tony Palmisano C. Marie Sharpe Ann Wrobleski

Stephanie and Bill Reeves Alfred Kennedy and Bill Kenny

Alisa Tate

Trish and Phil Salmon

Virginia Eckinger

Donna Woods and Marty Rosenfield

The Sockwell and Long Charitable Fund at Ayco Charitable Foundation Debbie Long and Bo Sockwell

Billy Skelton Ashley Obregon

Ann and George Hartley

Karin Peterson and Daniel Aldridge

Susan and Charley Tarver

Alex Jackson Glenna and Paul Maney

Fran and Dennis Leftwich Hillary Cone

Diane and Myron Mall Elizabeth Mall

Stewart Manning Sue and John DeVault

Callan McClearn John Sheehan

Willa and Charlie McGimsey Marie Stribling

Diane McPhail

The Bascom Staff The Bascom's Support of The Cashiers Festival of Trees Melissa and Andrew Hudson

In Memory of Margo and Julian Franklin Pam and Charles Carver

Lu and Bob Frye Sharon Helsby

Thomas Taulbee Alice and Kent Nelson

David Watkins Betty Watkins

Brent Wilkes Karen Wilkes

Mary P. Fulwiler Jan Fulwiler

Stanley Fulwiler Jill Ann Truitt

Melinda Q. Furman Jan Roy

Virginia and Earl Hillard Darline Hillard

Richard Joel, Sr. Donna Kay Tharpe

Barry Jones Jane and Don Barker Jane and Gary Howard Jane Jerry Paula Jones Eleanor and Richard Kohn Alice and Kent Nelson Lisa and Bill Richards

Sara and Bill Mann Julie Mann

Frank Vickery

Sudie and J.O. Manning

John F. Agel

Ann and Bob Cunningham

Cathey Millichap Claire and Thomas Barry

Sara Morris Harrilee Cheshire

Peter Schlapkohl Susan Schlapkohl

Caren L. Swiecki Linda and Felton Hagood

Pamela Drummond

Dr. Vincent Paul Kathleen and Bob Carroll

The Bascom is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization, Tax ID: 56-2093546. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

27

2022 Sip and Swine Sponsors $2,500 and above

$1,500 and above

Judith and Ron Bobo Bobbie and Jonathan Golden Nancy and Charles Harrison Marianne and Ben Jenkins Nancy and Johnny Johns Heath Massey and John Mitchener Karin and Terry Potts Patricia Calvert Ring and Carl Ring Bev and Wally Seinsheimer Carol and Rusty Stewart Martha Sutherland-Wright and Joseph Wright

Ruth and Tom Claiborne Martha and Michael Dupuis Paula and Michael Fay Joyce Fleming and Carlton King Stacy and Reid Freeman Mary Katherine and Tom Greene Jo and Jack Hill Alfred Kennedy and Bill Kenny The L&C Wood Family Foundation, Inc. Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Susan and Charley Tarver

Darren Whatley and David Moore Carla and Leonard Wood

under $1,000 Ruthie and Berryman W. Edwards, Jr. Dianne and Myron Mall Sue and Kim Ratliff Debbie Long and Bo Sockwell

2022 Concert and Cuisine Sponsors $5,000 and above JW Underwood Construction Lucy and Jack Kuhne Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Heath Massey and John Mitchener The Simpson Foundation Susan and Charley Tarver Mandy and John Underwood Carla and Leonard Wood

$2,500 and above Linda and Hines Brannan Bryson Grading & Paving Becki and Mike Bryson Kay and Thomas Craig The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation Nancy Dyleski

28

Margaret and Dallas Denny Futral Enterprises Gena and Bill Futral Bobbie and Jonathan Golden Lindy and Robert Harrison Nancy and Charles Harrison Kendra and Rick Hildbold Jo and Jack Hill Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein Marianne and Ben Jenkins Nancy and Johnny Johns Catherine and Paul Jones Elizabeth and Bill Jump Madeline and Fredrick Knox Laura and Alastair Lamont Lynn and Benny LaRussa Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Betty and Don Leslie

Jody and Wood Lovell Dianne and Myron Mall Dorianne and Drew Norwood Charlene and Tony Palmisano Sue and Kim Ratliff Emilie and Bruce Reid Elizabeth and Lewis Scruggs Bev and Wally Seinsheimer Lora and William Terry Ugly Dog Public House Kathy and Bestor Ward Martha Sutherland-Wright and Joseph Wright Carol and Blake Young

Other gifts Denise and Ed Crenshaw

Top) Carol Misner stands beside her donated artworks for the 2022 Sip & Swine.

Bottom) Floral arrangement by Oakleaf ’s Kirk Moore for Summer Salon, Susan B. Renfro photography

2023 Summer Salon Sponsors Patron Sponsors $5,000 Level Bobbie and Jonathan Golden Nancy and Charles Harrison Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep Heath Massey and John Mitchener Nancy and Kevin Race Susan and Charley Tarver Vance and Willis Willey Ann Wrobleski

Patron Sponsors $2,500 Level Lisa and Brad Armstrong Vivi and Wayne Beckner Judith and Ron Bobo Mary Ann and Dick Boger Virginia and Mike Campbell Lynn and Ed Cassady Ruth and Tom Claiborne Geri and Wade Coleman Michael Crowe and Michael Burel Margaret and Dallas Denny Alexandra and Michael Denti Sue Emanuelson Beverly Ellars Ruthie and Berryman Edwards Stacy and Reid Freeman Lynn DeVault and Glo Ghegan Kendra and Rick Hildbold Jo and Jack Hill Helen and Comer Hobbs Kay Hodges Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein Maudie and Bill Huff Gail and Tim Hughes Marianne and Benjamin P. Jenkins Nancy Dunlap Johns and Johnny Johns Joan Johnson Elizabeth and Bill Jump Carol and Stiles Kellett Sandy Killion

Lucy and Jack Kuhne Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Betty and Donald Leslie Jody and Wood Lovell Nancy and John Ludwig Marianne and Mark Mahaffey Dianne and Myron Mall Fran and Bill Matthews Diane and Ray McPhail Kirk Moore Rebecca and Godfrey Newton Nancy and Lyle Nichols Ellen and Erik Nielsen Dorianne and Drew Norwood Charlene and Tony Palmisano Lou Post Karin and Terry Potts Beth and Steven Preston Lisa and Bob Reeves Stephanie and Bill Reeves Emilie and Bruce Reid Beth and Dan Riley Janet and Jim Robbins Ashley and Bill Rogers Susan Schlapkohl Beverly and Wally Seinsheimer Candra Seley Marie Sharpe Nancy and Tred Shurling Suzann and Bob Soran Carol and Rusty Stewart Allison and Jim Tate Debbie and Jim Thompson Jane and Tom Tracy Virginia and Wilbur Warner Vance and Willis Willey Carla and Leonard Wood Martha Sutherland-Wright and Joseph Wright Carol and Blake Young

Patrons enjoy the 2023 gala, Summer Salon at the Farm at Old Edwards Inn, Susan B. Renfro photography

29

2022 & 2023 Financials Condensed Statement of Financial Position At December 31, A Letter from our Treasurer I am pleased to report that the financial position of The Bascom remains strong thanks to donor support and the strength of our programming. Operating results, as reflected in our Statement of Activity before the non-cash charge for depreciation, were solid for both 2022 and 2023.

The Vision and Priorities statement adopted by the Board in 2022 directs us to: strengthen our programming; recruit and retain talented staff; develop and sustain philanthropic support and carefully steward our campus assets. We have worked diligently on all four objectives in the last two years.

ASSETS Current Assets: Cash Pledges and Accounts Receivable, Current Other Current Assets Total Current Assets Long-term Assets: Pledges and Accounts Receivable, Long-term Endowment Funds Property and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation Total Long-term Assets Total Assets

2023*

2022

$ 487,494 400,493 29,688 917,675

$ 565,043 345,566 29,211 939,820

240,000 1,316,467 9,482,211 11,038,678 $ 11,956,353

432,693 1,180,200 9,573,743 11,186,636 $ 12,126,456

$ 57,821 11,898,532 $ 11,956,353

$ 102,898 12,023,558 $ 12,126,456

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

Thanks to everyone for all you do for The Bascom.

Bill Jump Treasurer

If you wish to receive a copy of the 2022 Audited Financial Statements, please contact Holly Alligood, Director of Finance and Administration, at halligood@thebascom.org. Please note that the Audited Financial Statements for the year 2023 have not yet been completed. They will be available for distribution once the auditing process is finalized. * Unaudited

30

2022 & 2023 Financials cont...

Condensed Statement of Activity For the year ended December 31, Of Note: REVENUE Contributions, Patrons, Sponsorships and Grants Programs Special Events Retail, Net of Commissions Paid to Artists Investment Appreciation (Depreciation) Covid Relief Funds Other Revenue Total Revenue

2023*

2022

$ 1,332,065 208,547 89,612 175,470 192,740 $ 1,998,434

$ 1,921,631 183,346 133,850 165,374 (238,591) 281,912 28,039 $ 2,475,561

EXPENSES Personnel Contract Labor and Professional Fees Facility Repairs/Maintenance and Utilities Fundraising Events Scholarships and Stipends Other Expenses Total Expenses Change in Net Assets before Depreciation Depreciation Change in Net Assets

737,151 352,891 270,811 119,436 51,060 233,613 $ 1,764,962 $ 233,472 358,498 $ (125,026)

632,906 219,438 272,235 90,292 8,170 298,203 $ 1,521,244 $ 954,317 320,844 $ 633,473

The groundswell of generosity from our donors in support of the introduction of the Barratt Society in 2022 was unprecedented. IRS rules require the three-year pledges to be counted in the year they are made, resulting in extremely robust contribution levels. These gifts allow us to make multi-year plans to expand our mission.

We are also grateful for the philanthropic support of our Special Events Patrons - 74 for two events in 2022 and - 76 for our Gala in 2023.

Generous donors also contributed to critical capital improvements on campus, notably the repair and refurbishment of the Will Henry Stevens bridge; the A-frame cabin; and a brand-new soda kiln, which further enhances our already noteworthy ceramic program.

* Unaudited

31

Board of Directors 2022 - 2024 Andrew Adams David Bock Michael Crowe Margaret Denny, Vice Chair, past Secretary Chris Duffy Nancy Dyleski Ruthie Edwards Bob Gross Jo Hill, past Secretary Kathleen Hohlstein Maudie Huff Barbara Jamison Bill Jump, Treasurer Sue Lewis Mark Mahaffey Myron Mall Heath Massey Carol Misner Kirk Moore Charlene Palmisano, Secretary Nancy Race Bill Reeves, Chair Emeritus Becca Rieder Bev Seinsheimer C. Marie Sharpe Martha Sutherland-Wright, past Treasurer Susan Tarver, past Assistant Treasurer Greg Thompson Mary Thompson Ansley Tolleson Marcia Weber Hilary Wilkes Ann Wrobleski, Chair, past Vice Chair Kathy Young Karin Peterson, Ph.D., Executive Director

323 Franklin Road | Highlands, NC 28741 828.526.4949 | TheBascom.org