BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BIG ARTS of Sanibel - ECPv6.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BIG ARTS of Sanibel X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BIG ARTS of Sanibel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260713T171037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143636Z UID:10000875-1793664000-1797379199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260622T161120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191730Z UID:10000815-1793750400-1795046399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Nov DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260713T170103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191723Z UID:10000873-1793750400-1796860799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery – Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-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-Beginner-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260714T163709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191704Z UID:10000895-1793750400-1796860799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:ADVANCED POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-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/Smith-Adv-Fall-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260915T181654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183921Z UID:10000969-1793836800-1794095999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Sanibel Island Writers Conference DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/sanibel-island-writers-conference/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Writers-Conference-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260714T135005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191700Z UID:10000889-1793836800-1797551999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-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/Smith-Beg-Sep-Nov.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260714T180346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161250Z UID:10000900-1793836800-1797551999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-beginning-hand-building-4/ 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.Begin_.April_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260624T135643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161452Z UID:10000833-1793923200-1797033599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Nov Dec DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-nov-dec/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260629T192519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182820Z UID:10000842-1794218400-1794229200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Zentangle Drawing DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/zentangle-drawing/ 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/Cole3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260805T171229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T145604Z UID:10000932-1794247200-1794247200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Nashville DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/nashville/ 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/2026/08/Nashville.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260623T175228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191639Z UID:10000828-1794326400-1794333600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer November DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Raku2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260629T192453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191631Z UID:10000841-1794441600-1795132799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting November DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-november/ 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/Krchmar2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260803T141437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T162611Z UID:10000917-1794510000-1794510000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Sum Function DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/sum-function/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sum-Function.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260804T141945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T150647Z UID:10000921-1794528000-1797206399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Naturally Connected DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260911T152132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T152258Z UID:10000963-1794675600-1794682800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Naturally Connected" & "Colors & Shapes" DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/artist-reception-november-2026/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Naturally-Connected.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260805T171810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T144638Z UID:10000934-1794855600-1794855600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Tony DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/tony/ 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/2026/08/Tony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260623T164358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163512Z UID:10000826-1794931200-1794938400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Paint Mixer DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260730T135446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T174750Z UID:10000914-1795046400-1795305599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:2026 Documentary Film Festival DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260629T192557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191619Z UID:10000843-1795168800-1795186800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Alcohol Ink Dynamic Fluid Color DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260629T194332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191614Z UID:10000844-1795435200-1795446000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Playful Discoveries with Acrylics DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/playful-discoveries-with-acrylics/ 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/Janku2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260805T173043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173420Z UID:10000935-1795460400-1795460400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Invite. DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-invite/ 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/2026/08/The-Invite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100817 CREATED:20260629T194359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191609Z UID:10000845-1795514400-1795528800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Silk Painting DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/silk-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/Zwetsch4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260805T173306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173550Z UID:10000936-1796065200-1796065200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Florida Project DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-florida-project/ 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/2026/08/The-Florida-Project.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260623T162928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191604Z UID:10000824-1796140800-1796148000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Mosaic Mixer DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217 DTSTAMP:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260622T162228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191559Z UID:10000816-1796169600-1797465599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass-Fused Art Dec DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260629T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191554Z UID:10000846-1796256000-1796428799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Pastel Painting DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260629T194449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191550Z UID:10000847-1796637600-1796648400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Colorful Creative Gel Prints DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260805T174430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173709Z UID:10000937-1796670000-1796670000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Everybody to Kenmure Street DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/everybody-to-kenmure-street/ 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/2026/08/Everybody-to-Kenmure-Street.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260629T194514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T151435Z UID:10000848-1796860800-1797033599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Abstract Printmaking DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” URL:https://bigarts.org/event/abstract-printmaking/ 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/Harrison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T100818 CREATED:20260515T182447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181945Z UID:10000804-1796929200-1796929200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Chorus and Band Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:(Top Left) El Levy (Top Right) Ke’siah Parsons (Bottom Left) Katie Havener (Bottom Right) Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Artist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5PM “No matter where we come from\, we are all connected through the people around us\, the animals we share nature with\, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different\, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” \n \n \n \n — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener\, El Levy\, Ke’siah Parsons\, Diana Talavera \n \n \n \n Contributing Artists’ Bios Katie Havener“As a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, I have been working to develop my style and strengthen my ability to create immersive scenes. Through my paintings\, I explore the connection between animals and the habitats they call home\, bringing attention to the environments that allow them to thrive. I am always looking for new ways to artistically capture the relationship between wildlife and the world around it.” El Levy“Following my studies at Florida Gulf Coast University\, I’ve taken an interest in using my art as a medium in expressing the vulnerability of the human experience. I believe that our belongings and personal spaces can offer a glimpse into our lives— our values\, our struggles\, and our identities alike. My art aims to capture intimate scenes in their rawest forms and the connections between people and their respective environments.”  Ke’siah Parsons“I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and have been painting for almost ten years. Art has always been more than just making paintings to me it’s how I work through everything life throws at me. Every piece I create tells a story that I don’t always have the words to say\, turning my emotions and experiences into something people can see and connect with. Creating has become a form of healing for me mentally\, emotionally\, and physically\, and my hope is that others can find a piece of themselves in my work too.” Diana Talavera“I have always had a love for nature\, culture\, and animals. In my work I explore how landscapes shape the people who inhabit them and influence the vessels and objects they create. I explore how the land becomes intertwined with the origins of cultures\, communities\, people\, and animals\, reflecting the deep relationships that develop between them.” 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Holiday-Band-Chorus.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR