Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle
Among numerous awards, Ilya is the past winner of the World Piano Competition. He earned his first competition award at the age of 12 and, today, he continues to astonish and captivate audiences at major venues on three continents.
A place for inspiration! Artists generate ideas, but they need space and time to develop these ideas, and for visual artists, it all comes together in the studio. Join in during Open Studio once a month and use this time to work on your individual art projects while interacting with other artists.
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One-day class. Friday, February 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Students will craft a breathtaking landscape that features a tasteful gold foil embellishment. The process begins by applying a tinted gesso underpainting to a 6” x 6” canvas, followed by a sketch of the scene, then carefully applying gold foil to the areas of the sky that require reflection.
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4-day workshop. Monday, February 24 through Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Create texture and add depth to your paintings in this experimental workshop with Jean Pederson. Using a variety of acrylic mediums, you will learn to build up interesting surfaces and intriguing grounds that can be used within your paintings or as a base for finished work.
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3-day class. Wednesday, February 26 through Friday, February 28 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This class is designed to further explore the art of Zentangle. Experienced students will learn more tangles and techniques to add to their repertoire.
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Graciously Sponsored by Susen H. and James C. Berg & Doug and Sherry Gentry
Ailey II is universally celebrated for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dancers with the passion and creativity of today’s finest emerging choreographers.
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle
The multi-award-winning musical ensemble, Fandango! is a spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan and classical sounds.
The “Sister” is back, and BIG ARTS audiences are in store for another hysterical catechism lesson – this time one filled with spooky fun!
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Two-day class. Monday & Tuesday, March 3 & 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Grab a smock and dive into the fun and beginner-friendly world of alcohol-ink mixed-media art, no experience required! During this two-part workshop, you will learn about a popular solvent-based dye called alcohol ink and get a taste of its many exciting functions.
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One-day class. Wednesday, March 5 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The bloom technique is an advanced fluid art technique that has multiple layers and recipes. Immerse yourself in this comprehensive 1-day course mixing colors and creating up to six original bloom paintings each, from a basic bloom, bloom swipe, minimalist bloom, and deconstructed bloom styles to name a few.
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The emergence of public artificial intelligence products has increased focus on how they may affect our society and lives. At recent hearings, Congress was introduced to the progress and dangers of these rapidly advancing technologies. Dr. Peter Singer examines the scope of AI development, the benefits it offers, and the ethical challenges to human society.
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Experience the magic of music with the Gulf Coast Symphony, a distinguished professional orchestra from Southwest Florida, whose rich traditions of unique and innovative collaborations create high-quality, dynamic performances.
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