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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260803T141437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T173555Z UID:10000917-1794510000-1794510000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Sum Function 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260804T141945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T150647Z UID:10000921-1794528000-1797206399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Naturally Connected DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260911T152132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T152258Z UID:10000963-1794675600-1794682800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Naturally Connected" & "Colors & Shapes" 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260805T171810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T144638Z UID:10000934-1794855600-1794855600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Tony 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260623T164358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163512Z UID:10000826-1794931200-1794938400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Paint Mixer DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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-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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260730T135446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T174750Z UID:10000914-1795046400-1795305599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:2026 Documentary Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260629T192557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191619Z UID:10000843-1795168800-1795186800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Alcohol Ink Dynamic Fluid Color DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260629T194332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191614Z UID:10000844-1795435200-1795446000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Playful Discoveries with Acrylics DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260805T173043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173420Z UID:10000935-1795460400-1795460400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Invite. 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260629T194359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191609Z UID:10000845-1795514400-1795528800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Silk Painting DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260805T173306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173550Z UID:10000936-1796065200-1796065200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Florida Project 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260623T162928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191604Z UID:10000824-1796140800-1796148000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Mosaic Mixer DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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-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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260622T162228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191559Z UID:10000816-1796169600-1797465599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass-Fused Art Dec DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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-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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260629T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191554Z UID:10000846-1796256000-1796428799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Pastel Painting DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260629T194449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191550Z UID:10000847-1796637600-1796648400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Colorful Creative Gel Prints DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260805T174430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173709Z UID:10000937-1796670000-1796670000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Everybody to Kenmure Street 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260629T194514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T151435Z UID:10000848-1796860800-1797033599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Abstract Printmaking DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260515T182447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181945Z UID:10000804-1796929200-1796929200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Chorus and Band Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260805T174833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173838Z UID:10000938-1797274800-1797274800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Pressure 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/pressure/ 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/Pressure.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260623T175241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191538Z UID:10000829-1797350400-1797357600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer December DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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-december/ 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/Raku3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260804T143729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T151731Z UID:10000922-1797552000-1799107199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Colors of Celebration DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/colors-of-celebration/ 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/Colors-of-Celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260515T183212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T173352Z UID:10000806-1797613200-1797613200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Holiday Open House DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/holiday-open-house/ 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-Open-House-NEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T183000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260515T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182549Z UID:10000807-1797877800-1797877800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Holiday Family Film Night DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/holiday-family-film-night/ 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-Film-Night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260805T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T174001Z UID:10000939-1798480800-1798480800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Disclosure Day 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/disclosure-day/ 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/Disclosure-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260630T191201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191521Z UID:10000859-1799020800-1799193599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Abstract Watercolor & Collage DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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/abstract-watercolor-collage/ 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/Fausel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270209 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260713T210529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161501Z UID:10000878-1799020800-1802131199@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-3/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicoly-Beginner-Wheel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260713T214000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161512Z UID:10000882-1799020800-1802217599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: HAND-BUILDING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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-hand-building-intermediate-advanced-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/Tetmeyer.Int_.Adv_.Jan_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260715T152458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161522Z UID:10000903-1799107200-1802217599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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-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.Int_.Jan_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260622T162934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191505Z UID:10000817-1799193600-1801094399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Wed\, Jan 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-fused-art-wed-jan/ 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-Jan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211 DTSTAMP:20260915T180150 CREATED:20260713T220341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161733Z UID:10000885-1799193600-1802303999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n 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-beginning-hand-building/ 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_.Feb_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR