Mission: As a center for the visual arts on a mountain plateau, The Bascom enhances the quality of life through a dynamic and inspirational arts experience that inspires and attracts residents and visitors through interaction with all forms of visual arts. At The Bascom, children and adults explore and learn about art, both indoors and outdoors.The Bascom provides stimulating experiences in the visual arts through high quality changing exhibitions and educational opportunities. (Less)

The Bascom is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2000, and donations are tax-deductible.