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SUMMARY:TAPE IT UP: October Crescent Moon
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/tape-it-up-october-crescent-moon/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Craft
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SUMMARY:Psycho
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/psycho/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema
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SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer October
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-october/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
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SUMMARY:Edward Scissorhands
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/edward-scissorhands/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema
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SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting October
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-october/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Sept Oct
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-sept-oct/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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SUMMARY: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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-handbuilding/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
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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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20260713T210223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161222Z
UID:10000876-1789344000-1792454399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Potter’s Wheel
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-potters-wheel/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20260515T182920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182315Z
UID:10000805-1789066800-1789066800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Tunnel to Towers Foundation  9/11 Institute Speaker
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/john-henshaw/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20260721T142413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T143559Z
UID:10000909-1786320000-1794182399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Currents
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/currents/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20260402T161511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T192009Z
UID:10000751-1784628000-1784638800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Tape it Up: Shellfolk - It’s Mango Time
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/tape-it-up-its-mango-time/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Fine Craft
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20260310T121427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T131236Z
UID:10000750-1783900800-1784332799@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:ART EXPLORERS CAMP
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/art-explorers-camp/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Youth Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20251202T185734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160643Z
UID:10000728-1782086400-1782518399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:GLASS MOSAICS AND MORE
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-mosaics-and-more/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Youth Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20250708T180335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T190755Z
UID:10000683-1781308800-1784937599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Dunham Family Gallery - FSW Student Exhibit
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/fsw-student-exhibit/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FSW-Bordeom.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20250630T180427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143921Z
UID:10000655-1781222400-1783727999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Ceramics Open Studio - June
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/ceramics-open-studio-june/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Open-Studios.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20250630T155013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143906Z
UID:10000645-1781049600-1784159999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Pottery Wheel 103 - Wednesdays\, June
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-wheel-103-wednesdays-june/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
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SUMMARY:Sanibel School K-8 Artists
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/sanibel-school-k-8-artists/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260921T044434
CREATED:20250630T152110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143705Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Pottery Wheel 102 - June 2026
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-wheel-102-june/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTSTAMP:20260921T044435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T132602Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery Wheel 101 - June 2026
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-wheel-101-june/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260921T044435
CREATED:20250708T181732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202907Z
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SUMMARY:I Am My Home - Mariapia Malerba
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							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							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! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/mariapia-malerba/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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