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
Springs: Assemblage in Four Mediums Peter Page
GoA 51 & 53, Diptych, 2024Artist Reception: Saturday, November 9Peter Page works with the expansive endeavor of assemblage. After the elements are gathered, composition begins as a series of interactions […]
The Color of Air Sanibel-Captiva Art League 49th Southwest Florida Arts Council
Sailing, Peter ZellArtist Reception: Friday, December 20This theme will inspire each artist to use their particular vision to create a unique interpretation of it! The results promise to be a […]
“NATURE WALK” – Artist-Instructor: Gisela Damandl
Monday & Tuesday, January 6 & 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM2-day workshop fee: $151 / $121 annual donorsSupply Fee: $40 per student payable to instructor for all […]
THE FREEDOM OF ACRYLICS, Master Artist-Instructor: Jane Slivka
Monday & Tuesday, January 6 & 7, 2025, from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM 2-day workshop fee: $495 / $376 annual donors In this workshop, students will experience the freedom […]
Glass Fusing, Artist-Instructor: Petra Kaiser #3
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donors Supply fee: See below. Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed […]
Glass Fusing, Artist-Instructor: Petra Kaiser #4
Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donors Supply fee: See below. Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed […]
Mosaic Mania, Artist-Instructor: Nancy Mayhew
Fridays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM6-session class fee: $210 / $168 Annual Donors Supply fee: $60 per student, payable directly to […]
Io Capitano
Io Capitano
Matteo Garrone, 2023, Italy, 121 minEnglish, Wolof, and French with subtitlesTogether with his cousin Moussa, Seydou, a teenage boy, decides to leave Dakar in Senegal and make his way to […]
Akhil Reed Amar
Akhil Reed Amar
The United States has entered a time when constitutional interpretations seem to be changing. Factors, such as the precedents set by early presidents and Congresses, common practices of modern American […]
Chris Mann Sings the Tony Bennett Songbook: From Gershwin to Gaga!
Chris Mann Sings the Tony Bennett Songbook: From Gershwin to Gaga!
Join Chris Mann for a phenomenal evening celebrating the best of jazz, pop, parody and Broadway in Bennett: From Gershwin to Gaga. Known for his show-stopping performances on The Voice, as […]
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.