I Am My Home
Mariapia Malerba
West Gallery
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary…
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary…
Artist Reception: Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
This annual exhibit highlights the work of artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS Workshops and Classes.
Artist Reception: Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
This collaboration between Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program and Lee Health’s Arts in Healthcare Program highlights the healing power of creative expression.
The life and career of Little Richard, the one-of-a-kind rock ‘n’ roll icon who shaped the world of music.
Learn More Purchase TicketsEnjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique.
Learn MoreMondays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 6, 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Beginning students will discover how to center a ball of clay and shape it into various objects. Those with prior experience will refine their skills and learn techniques to create more intricate forms.
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
If you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn more advanced techniques, this class is for you! Students will explore methods for creating larger forms, lidded pieces, and incorporating sculptural and surface techniques.
Wednesdays June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this class -OR- have significant pottery wheel experience prior to registering for this class. In this advanced pottery wheel course, students will engage in independent special projects.
Thursdays June 11, 18, 25 & July 2, 9, 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this class -OR- have significant pottery wheel experience prior to registering for this class. In this advanced pottery wheel course, students will engage in independent special projects.
Fridays, June 12, 19, 26 & July 3, 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Students who are registered in the June/July 6-week pottery sessions will be allowed to participate in these Friday open studio classes. The open studio will offer current students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
BIG ARTS is proud to collaborate with Florida SouthWestern State College to showcase the work of emerging artists.
An unforgettable evening of artistic inspiration at this free and open-to-the-public event!
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