Community Engagement

Graciously Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
This is a free event but a ticket is required
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the events that took place on 9/11 and BIG ARTS is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a special event to never forget the lives affected by it.

A collaboration with the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
Explore the rich history of Sanibel’s iconic lighthouse and its remarkable survival during Hurricane Ian in this compelling documentary by award-winning journalist Ken Sneeden.

A collaboration with The First Nation Group Foundation and the Oscar Mike Foundation
A group of disabled veterans, each impaired in all four limbs, confront battles more personal than war itself on and off the wheelchair-rugby court.

Celebrate the season with cherished holiday favorites and joyful harmonies performed by the BIG ARTS Chorus and BIG ARTS Band.

Graciously Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
This is a free event; a ticket is not required
Experience the magic of the season as BIG ARTS transforms its halls into a holiday wonderland.

This is a free event but a ticket is required
Follow an unsuspecting dad who accidentally becomes the new Santa Claus and discovers the true meaning of Christmas along the way.

Celebrate the spring season with a delightful evening of live music!

In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life.

Buckets N Boards brings their hilarious and high-energy blend of amazing percussion, songs, tap dancing, and inventive instrumentation to this annual, free event at BIG ARTS! This is a free event but a ticket is required.

An unforgettable evening of artistic inspiration at this free and open-to-the-public event!