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SUMMARY:ADVANCED POTTERS WHEEL
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-potters-wheel/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Sept Oct
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-sept-oct/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting October
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-october/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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SUMMARY:Edward Scissorhands
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/edward-scissorhands/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema
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SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer October
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-october/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
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SUMMARY:Psycho
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/psycho/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
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SUMMARY:TAPE IT UP: October Crescent Moon
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/tape-it-up-october-crescent-moon/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Craft
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SUMMARY:Artisan Fused Glass Jewelry Oct
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/artisan-fused-glass-jewelry-oct/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
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SUMMARY:The Secret Weapons of Colored Pencil
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-secret-weapons-of-colored-pencil/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
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SUMMARY:Bram Stoker's Dracula
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/bram-stokers-dracula/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dracula.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260629T192416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191803Z
UID:10000840-1792576800-1792591200@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Printmaking Monotype Monoprint
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-printmaking-monotype-monoprint-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Zwetsch3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260804T152836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T135047Z
UID:10000927-1792713600-1800230399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Architecture of Human Ties
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/architecture-of-human-ties/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Marie-Chloe-Duval-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260728T173047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T195030Z
UID:10000913-1793037600-1793037600@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:The Shining
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-shining/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260710T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191757Z
UID:10000868-1793059200-1793318399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Orchid & Succulent Planters
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/orchid-succulent-planters/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Miranda-Succulent-Planters.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260803T140919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135246Z
UID:10000916-1793214000-1793214000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Secrets and Stories of the  Sanibel Lighthouse
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/secrets-and-stories-of-the-sanibel-lighthouse/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260713T210357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191747Z
UID:10000877-1793577600-1796687999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Potter’s Wheel
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-potters-wheel-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicoly-Beginner-Wheel.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260713T213231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191752Z
UID:10000881-1793577600-1796687999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:POTTERY: HAND-BUILDING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-hand-building-intermediate-advanced/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Int_.Ad_.Nov_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260715T153337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191741Z
UID:10000904-1793664000-1796774399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE POTTERS WHEEL
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel-3/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith.Int_.Nov_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260713T171037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191736Z
UID:10000875-1793664000-1797379199@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Handbuilding
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-advanced-handbuilding-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Advanced-Handbuilding.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260622T161120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191730Z
UID:10000815-1793750400-1795046399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Nov
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-nov/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Nov-Dec.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260713T170103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191723Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery – Handbuilding
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-handbuilding-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260714T163709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191704Z
UID:10000895-1793750400-1796860799@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:ADVANCED POTTERS WHEEL
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-potters-wheel-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260714T135005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191700Z
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SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260714T180346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191655Z
UID:10000900-1793836800-1797551999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-beginning-hand-building-4/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260624T135643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191650Z
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Nov Dec
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-nov-dec/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260629T192519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191644Z
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SUMMARY:Zentangle Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/zentangle-drawing/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260623T175228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191639Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer November
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-november/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260629T192453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191631Z
UID:10000841-1794441600-1795132799@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting November
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-november/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260805T125619
CREATED:20260804T141945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142457Z
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SUMMARY:Naturally Connected
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Following the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. Working together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. Throughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. – Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit!
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/naturally-connected/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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