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SUMMARY:Young Concert Artists
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/young-concert-artists/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Living Lace
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-living-lace/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception - MariaPia Malerba
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/artist-reception-mariapia-malerba/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Lena Prima Band
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-lena-prima-band/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:LET’S WRITE TOGETHER
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/lets-write-together/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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SUMMARY:DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
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/drawing-fundamentals/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Wed\, Feb
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-feb/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191327Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Thurs\, Feb
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-thurs-feb/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing
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SUMMARY:Gravity
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/gravity/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gravity.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270227
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260630T165734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183148Z
UID:10000857-1801785600-1803686399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Making
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/mindful-making/
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/Palli.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260515T162923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000157Z
UID:10000759-1801942200-1801942200@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:The Players
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-players/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Players.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270710
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260804T155212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T184228Z
UID:10000931-1802131200-1815177599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:BIRDS\, No Words
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/birds-no-words/
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/Birds-No-Words-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260820T174713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T001545Z
UID:10000959-1802287800-1802287800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Chris Christie
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/chris-christie/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations Speaker Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Christie.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260515T163038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000229Z
UID:10000760-1802374200-1802374200@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Imani Winds
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/imani-winds/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Imani-Winds.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260515T163114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000259Z
UID:10000761-1802547000-1802547000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Uptown
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/uptown/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Uptown-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260515T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000355Z
UID:10000762-1802979000-1802979000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Tony Siqi Yun
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-siqi-yun/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tony-Sigi-Yun.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270330
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260713T210716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162011Z
UID:10000879-1803254400-1806364799@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-4/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicoly-Beginner-Wheel.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270331
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260713T215311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162019Z
UID:10000884-1803254400-1806451199@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-4/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Int_.Adv_.Feb_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270331
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260715T154314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162029Z
UID:10000905-1803340800-1806451199@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-4/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith.Int_.Feb_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260713T220531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162324Z
UID:10000886-1803427200-1806537599@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-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.BeginJan.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260714T165327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162330Z
UID:10000897-1803427200-1806537599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:ADVANCED POTTERS WHEEL
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							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/advanced-potters-wheel-4/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Adv-Feb.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260515T163242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000432Z
UID:10000763-1803497400-1803497400@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Late Nite Catechism
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/late-nite-catechism/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Late-Nite-Catechism.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260710T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162337Z
UID:10000870-1803513600-1806623999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery - 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/beginning-pottery-hand-building-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Beg-Handbuilding-NEW.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260714T140128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162344Z
UID:10000891-1803513600-1806623999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-4/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Beg-Feb.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260624T140408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162539Z
UID:10000835-1803600000-1806105599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Open Studio Feb Mar
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! 						\n				\n				\n				\n					\n							\n					\n						Facebook\n											\n				\n							\n					\n						Instagram\n											\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-feb-mar/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270303
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260630T193423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191207Z
UID:10000862-1803859200-1804031999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:EXPRESSIVE PALETTE KNIFE IN OIL
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/expressive-palette-knife-in-oil/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270325
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260622T170012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191201Z
UID:10000821-1804032000-1805932799@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Wed\, Mar
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-mar/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270326
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260622T171131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191027Z
UID:10000822-1804118400-1806019199@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Thurs\, Mar
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-thurs-mar/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260515T163326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000512Z
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SUMMARY:Jive Aces
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/jive-aces/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T003228
CREATED:20260630T154120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T154734Z
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SUMMARY:Zentangle Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim						\n				\n				\n				\n							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/zentangle-drawing-2/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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