Helga Beam

The private company is based in Asheville, NC. The Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center is dedicated to preserving and exploring the history and legacy of Black Mountain College, a progressive, arts-centered educational institution known for its democratic governance and integration of arts into liberal education. The museum houses a permanent collection of over 4,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, textiles, and archival materials, featuring works by notable alumni and faculty. It collects oral histories, offers digital access to portions of its collection and library, presents historic and contemporary exhibitions, educational programs, artist residencies, and public events, and runs initiatives such as the Faith in Arts program. The center publishes research resources, supports scholarly research, provides guided tours, and fosters a community through memberships, volunteer opportunities, and a bookstore. The company was founded in 1933.