BIG ARTS
AN EXPERIENCE
BIG ARTS Programs
BIG ARTS, formally known as the Barrier Island Group for the Arts, was created by and for the community more than four decades ago. Its founding principle remains to this day: to experience and celebrate the artist in all of us and to remind us of our shared humanity. Each year we offer a vibrant cultural palette of performing and fine arts, films, workshops and lectures that enrich our lives. Come experience the power of the arts and the joy of coming together at BIG ARTS. LEARN MORE about BIG ARTS: History and Future.
This Week at BIG ARTS
Week of Events
Cypress Lake High School Student Mural
ARTIST RECEPTION: May 9, 5:00PMBIG ARTS is thrilled to share that the National Honors Society Art Class of Cypress Lake High School has created a mural for the West Gallery. […]
Annual Artists Collective
Douglas David, Rolling Wave, oil on canvasArtist Reception: Friday, May 9, 5:00PMThe Annual Artists Collective is a collaboration between our Arts Education & Fine Arts departments. The exhibit features BIG […]
Art as Therapy; Hope and Healing Through Art
Noah Gomez, Untitled, mixed mediaArtist Reception: Friday, May 9, 5:00PMThe partnership between Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program and Lee Health’s Art in Healthcare Program conveys the vision of healing through […]
Fort Myers Film Festival Night 1
Fort Myers Film Festival Night 1
This film is sold out. 5:30PM - Opening Reception-Directed by Herbert James Winterstern, 1h 6 minSANIBEL began as an offbeat comedy exploring the quirky, seashell-obsessed culture of Southwest Florida. But six […]
Fort Myers Film Festival Night 2
Fort Myers Film Festival Night 2
Directed by John Biffar, 1 hr 30 minThe Florida film, produced and directed by John Biffar, follows our nation’s only amputee baseball team, the Louisville Sluggers, in a heartwarming tale […]
Fort Myers Film Festival Night 3
Fort Myers Film Festival Night 3
Journey Back to AlcedoDirected by Gianna Haro Vallazza, 25 minTwo 70-year-old friends return to the Galápagos Islands to continue their work in conservation, highlighting the need for more women in […]
BIG ARTS Gift Shop
Featuring one-of-a-kind items created by local artists, the BIG ARTS gift shop has unique keepsakes waiting to be discovered. Whether you are searching for a perfect gift, original décor for your home, or beautiful earrings for a night out, all are available in the BIG ARTS gift shop. Come explore the stunning artwork, exquisite pottery, handcrafted jewelry, and much more!
Support BIG ARTS
Greats communities create great organizations; and our donors and volunteers are the heart of BIG ARTS. We have become an inspirational gathering place where artistic and educational excellence is available to all because of your support. With your help, we can continue to carry our vision forward by offering captivating programs that will enrich our community for generations to come.
BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) EIN # is 59-1956939.