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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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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
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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
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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:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260804T141945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142457Z
UID:10000921-1794528000-1797206399@bigarts.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Naturally-Connected.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260623T164358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191626Z
UID:10000826-1794931200-1794938400@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Wine & Paint Mixer
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-paint-mixer/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LaBounty.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260730T135446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165403Z
UID:10000914-1795046400-1795305599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:2026 Documentary Film Festival
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/2026-documentary-film-festival/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Film-Festival-Layout.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260629T192557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191619Z
UID:10000843-1795168800-1795186800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Alcohol Ink Dynamic Fluid Color
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/alcohol-ink-dynamic-fluid-color/
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/Tibus.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260629T194332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191614Z
UID:10000844-1795435200-1795446000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Playful Discoveries with Acrylics
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/playful-discoveries-with-acrylics/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260629T194359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191609Z
UID:10000845-1795514400-1795528800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Silk Painting
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/silk-painting/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260623T162928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191604Z
UID:10000824-1796140800-1796148000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Wine & Mosaic Mixer
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-mosaic-mixer/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mayhew2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260622T162228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191559Z
UID:10000816-1796169600-1797465599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Glass-Fused Art 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/glass-fused-art-dec/
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:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260629T194423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191554Z
UID:10000846-1796256000-1796428799@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Pastel Painting
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/pastel-painting/
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/Klunk2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260629T194449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191550Z
UID:10000847-1796637600-1796648400@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Colorful Creative Gel Prints
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/colorful-creative-gel-prints/
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/Cole.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260629T194514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T151435Z
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SUMMARY:Abstract Printmaking
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/abstract-printmaking/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260515T182447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141649Z
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SUMMARY:Chorus and Band Holiday Concert
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/chorus-and-band-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260623T175241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191538Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer December
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-december/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260804T143729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T145547Z
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SUMMARY:Colors of Celebration
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/colors-of-celebration/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260515T183212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T142547Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House
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/holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260515T183846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T152817Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Family Film Night
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/holiday-family-film-night/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270106
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260630T191201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191521Z
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SUMMARY:Abstract Watercolor & Collage
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/abstract-watercolor-collage/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260713T210529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191515Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270210
DTSTAMP:20260813T210505
CREATED:20260713T214000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191510Z
UID:10000882-1799020800-1802217599@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-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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