BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BIG ARTS of Sanibel - ECPv6.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BIG ARTS of Sanibel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260713T220341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161733Z UID:10000885-1799193600-1802303999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-beginning-hand-building/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Begin_.Feb_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260714T163739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161741Z UID:10000896-1799193600-1802303999@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-3/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Adv-Jan-Jun.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270129 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260622T164114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191440Z UID:10000818-1799280000-1801180799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Jan\, Thurs 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-jan-thurs/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Jan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260710T165909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161750Z UID:10000869-1799280000-1802390399@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/ 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-All-Levels-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260714T135916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161757Z UID:10000890-1799280000-1802390399@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-3/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Beg-Jan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260624T140036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162002Z UID:10000834-1799366400-1801871999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Jan 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/open-studio-jan-feb/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260630T133834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191423Z UID:10000849-1799402400-1799416800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Printmaking Monotype Monoprint DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-printmaking-monotype-monoprint-3/ 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/Zwetsch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260515T161639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T235807Z UID:10000752-1799523000-1799523000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:B.B. & Me 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/bb-and-me/ 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/B.BMe-NEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270113 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260630T191421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191416Z UID:10000860-1799625600-1799798399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:FREEDOM OF ACRYLICS DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/freedom-of-acrylics/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Slivka2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260820T174621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T001426Z UID:10000958-1799868600-1799868600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Margaret Hoover\, H.R. McMaster 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/margaret-hoover-h-r-mcmaster/ 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/Hoover-McMaster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260515T162450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T235835Z UID:10000753-1799955000-1799955000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Sincerely\, Sondheim 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/sincerely-sondheim/ 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/Sincerely-Sondheim.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270130 DTSTAMP:20260920T210929 CREATED:20260701T181929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191410Z UID:10000865-1799971200-1801267199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:MOSAIC SPINNERS 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/mosaic-spinners/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Craft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mayhew2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260515T161548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T235909Z UID:10000754-1800127800-1800127800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Boulevards 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-boulevards/ 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-Boulevards.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270120 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260630T191617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191403Z UID:10000861-1800230400-1800403199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN WATERCOLOR 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/capturing-the-beauty-of-nature-in-watercolor/ 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/Reichow-UPDATE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260515T162347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T234501Z UID:10000755-1800559800-1800559800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Ensemble Mélange 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/ensemble-melange/ 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/Melange.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260804T153454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T154029Z UID:10000928-1800576000-1808697599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Photography\, From Journalism to Abstraction 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/photography-from-journalism-to-abstraction/ 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/John-Nordell-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260911T152618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T152804Z UID:10000964-1800637200-1800644400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Artist Reception - John Nordell 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-john-nordell/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/John-Nordell-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270127 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260630T194610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191350Z UID:10000863-1800835200-1801007999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:PAINTING PALMS 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/painting-palms-in-oil/ 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/David.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260515T162531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T235952Z UID:10000756-1801164600-1801164600@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YCA-Artists.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260804T144341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T144618Z UID:10000923-1801180800-1805068799@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MariaPia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260911T153002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T153114Z UID:10000965-1801242000-1801249200@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MariaPia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260515T162808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000044Z UID:10000757-1801337400-1801337400@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Lena-Prima-Band.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270223 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260911T181731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182657Z UID:10000968-1801440000-1803340799@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Writing-Class.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270224 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260630T162933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191338Z UID:10000856-1801526400-1803427199@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Klunk-Feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270225 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260622T164853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191332Z UID:10000819-1801612800-1803513599@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260622T165610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191327Z UID:10000820-1801699200-1803599999@bigarts.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T210930 CREATED:20260515T162845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000121Z UID:10000758-1801769400-1801769400@bigarts.org 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:20260920T210930 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:20260920T210930 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:20260920T210930 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR