Artist Reception: Friday, January 22, 5PM
After 20-plus years of working primarily as a photojournalist, John Nordell made a shift. To share his knowledge of image making, in 2006 he joined the faculty at Hallmark Institute of Photography.
Artist Reception: Friday, January 29, 5PM
In this exhibition, lace becomes the hidden architecture of nature, weaving through birds, flowers, butterflies, and aquatic life to reveal the delicate threads that unite all living things.
In 2025, artists Shah Hadjebi, Marti Koehler, MariaPia Malerba, and Wilson McCray worked on a collaborative drawing inspired by Sanibel’s designation as a sanctuary island.
Learn MoreArtist Reception: Friday, March 19, 5PM
This exhibition, curated by Patricia Diaz, presents 13 Cuban artists who no longer live and create in Cuba, each with a distinct migration story that has shaped their artistic practice
Artist Reception: Friday, May 7, 5PM
This annual exhibit celebrates the talented artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS Adult Workshops and Classes.
Artist Reception: Friday, May 7, 5PM
This annual collaboration between BIG ARTS, Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program, and Lee Health’s Arts in Healthcare Program highlights the healing power of creative expression.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 12, 5PM
Through its collaboration with Florida SouthWestern State College School of the Arts, BIG ARTS gives emerging artists a professional exhibition experience.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 12
BIG ARTS continues its partnership with the Sanibel School, showcasing the creativity of the island’s youngest artists.