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…”
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Reynier Llanes is a master of color, form, and figure. The narratives are born of fables and Magic Realism where tapestries of fantasy and unlikely narratives intertwine with our reality.
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary…
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Petra will provide students with guidance and assistance, demonstrating procedures and basic glass fusing techniques, and will include compatibility and testing, annealing, and slumping.
Monday, December 15 & Tuesdays, December 16, 2025, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
All Level Artists – Group Collaboration
Artistic collaboration involves two or more artists working together to create a unified piece of art.
After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.
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Enjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique.
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Artist Reception: Friday, December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
Let your spirit be uplifted by original artworks of Southwest Florida artists. This exhibit features a collection of fine art embracing various media, styles, colors, moods, and techniques, inviting you to explore the beauty and spirit of joy.
BIG ARTS Holiday Open House Presenting Sponsor: Bank of the Islands.
Delight in the magic of the season as BIG ARTS transforms its expansive halls into a holiday wonderland adorned with festive decorations.
Join us for a heartwarming family experience as we present The Polar Express on the big screen in Christensen Performance Hall.
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When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
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Monday, January 5 & Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
In this workshop, students will experience the freedom of acrylics, and look forward to painting still life, landscapes, and figures. Jane says, “My students leave with more than a few canvases in hand; they leave with a sense of accomplishment, a new appreciation for their own abilities and the motivation to keep on painting!”