
Swift Creek Mill Theatre
James Bassfield is the Featured Artist Selected for “Cotton Patch Gospel” at Swift Creek Mill Theatre
presents original works through April 28, 2025.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre is pleased to announce that James Bassfield will be the Featured Artist Exhibition tilted: Feel the Music for the run of Cotton Patch Gospel. There is no fee to view the artwork for theatre or dining patrons. Fine art will hang on the walls of the Historic Mill Room through April 28, 2025.
The Feel The Music art exhibit by James Bassfield is a partnership between Swift Creek Mill Theatre and Crossroads Art Center.
Artist Statement:
James Bassfield grew up in Richmond, Virginia where he began his love affair with art at an early age. Over the years, he taught himself to draw and paint in most any medium. After graduating from Hampton University with a degree in electronics, James enjoyed a long career with IBM while still becoming prolific in his art. In 1991 James was commissioned to draw a pencil portrait of then Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder, which was used on over 3,000 invitations for the B’nai B’rith International Great American Traditions Award and presented to the governor. At present, he accepts individual large or small commissions in pencil, watercolor, oil or acrylics, and is proud to have many of his works hanging in private collections throughout the United States. In May of 2002, James and fellow artist Jennifer Kirby opened the Crossroads Art Center where James’ current works can be seen in his studio.
About the Mill:
Swift Creek Mill is one of the oldest registered landmarks in the nation and is home to historic Swift Creek Mill Theatre, a not-for-profit that has been providing Central and Southside Virginia professional performing arts since 1965. “The Mill,” as patrons call it, has long been a beacon for cultural arts and a trusted resource in the area. Find out more at swiftcreekmill.com.
For more information about the Mainstage Season at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, contact info@swiftcreekmill.com or call 804-748-5203.