BIG ARTS is thrilled to share that the National Honors Society Art Class of Cypress Lake High School created a mural for the West Gallery. The class incorporated this project into their Fall 2024 curriculum. A Shell of a Time "The design for this mural was inspired by the the nature and sights you can […]
The Sanibel School K–8 Artists exhibit is now on view in the Mezzanine Gallery through September 30, 2024. Featuring work from students in kindergarten through eighth grade, this vibrant showcase highlights the creativity nurtured under the direction of Sanibel School Art Teacher Erica Sharp. Families are encouraged to stop by and enjoy the colorful display […]
L to R: Wilson McCray, Marti Koehler, Mariapia Malerba, Shah Hadjebi ARTIST RECEPTION: Friday, October 24, 2025, 5:00 PM BIRDS!! No Words. In this drawing marathon, inspired by Sanibel’s designation as a sanctuary island, Shah Hadjebi, Marti Koehler, MariaPia Malerba, and Wilson McCray collaborate on 6 x 125 feet of paper in the Dunham Family […]
Image Title: To the Left Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM “The process of making art starts with an abstract memory or feeling that sparks inspiration, leading to a colorful, gestural exploration. As the work progresses, my conscious thoughts and personal symbols emerge, often through groups or lone swimmers—metaphors for navigating life. My […]
Image Title: New Winds, 2024Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM“Reynier Llanes is a master of color and form and figure. The narratives are born of fables and Magic Realism where tapestries of fantasy and unlikely narratives intertwine with our reality. His work evokes our curiosity and fills our hearts. The human scale canvases […]
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary. Without the reef, a thousand of species lose their story. Without care, we lose our home. To hold life, we must protect what sustains it. To feel at home in this world, we must remember we are not alone […]