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:20270225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 DTSTAMP:20260921T043953 CREATED:20260710T170113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162337Z UID:10000870-1803513600-1806623999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery - Hand Building DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-hand-building-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Beg-Handbuilding-NEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260714T140128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162344Z UID:10000891-1803513600-1806623999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-4/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Beg-Feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260624T140408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162539Z UID:10000835-1803600000-1806105599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Feb Mar DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-feb-mar/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270303 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260630T193423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191207Z UID:10000862-1803859200-1804031999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:EXPRESSIVE PALETTE KNIFE IN OIL DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/expressive-palette-knife-in-oil/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Atkelski.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270325 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260622T170012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191201Z UID:10000821-1804032000-1805932799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Wed\, Mar DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-wed-mar/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Mar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270326 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260622T171131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191027Z UID:10000822-1804118400-1806019199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Thurs\, Mar DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-thurs-mar/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Mar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260515T163326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000512Z UID:10000764-1804188600-1804188600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Jive Aces DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/jive-aces/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jive-Aces-NEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260630T154120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T154734Z UID:10000852-1804240800-1804251600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Zentangle Drawing DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/zentangle-drawing-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cole2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270310 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260701T182205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191020Z UID:10000866-1804464000-1804636799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:THE “UN-BASKET” 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-un-basket/ 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/Damandl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260515T163642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000549Z UID:10000766-1804793400-1804793400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Duo Mundi 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/duo-mundi/ 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/Duo-Mondi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260515T163419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000634Z UID:10000765-1804966200-1804966200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Kenny & Amanda Smith 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/kenny-and-amanda-smith-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/Kenny-Amanda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270317 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260701T182402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191014Z UID:10000867-1805068800-1805241599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:ALCOHOL INK COLLAGE DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/alcohol-ink-collage/ 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/Lanza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260803T151922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182732Z UID:10000918-1805310000-1805310000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Chorus and Band Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/chorus-and-band-spring-concert/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Holiday-Band-Chorus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260515T163837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000713Z UID:10000767-1805398200-1805398200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Michael Cavanaugh 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/michael-cavanaugh/ 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/Michael-Cavenaugh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260804T144900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T190114Z UID:10000924-1805414400-1809302399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Journey of No Return 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/journey-of-no-return/ 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/Journey-of-No-Return.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260911T153349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T153455Z UID:10000966-1805475600-1805482800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Journey of No Return" 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-journey-of-no-return/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Journey-of-No-Return.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260515T164057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000753Z UID:10000768-1805571000-1805571000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Forjoury 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/forjoury/ 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/Forjoury.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270324 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260630T160243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191007Z UID:10000854-1805673600-1805846399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginner Abstract Collage DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginner-abstract-collage/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tibus2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260803T152242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T173733Z UID:10000919-1805914800-1805914800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Children of the Islands 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/children-of-the-islands/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Children-of-the-Isalnds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260515T164239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000832Z UID:10000769-1806003000-1806003000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Jazz at Lincoln Center 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/jazz-at-lincoln-center/ 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/JALC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260630T133851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190954Z UID:10000850-1806055200-1806069600@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-4/ 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/Zwetsch2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270423 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260630T140752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190949Z UID:10000851-1806537600-1808438399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting April DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-april-2/ 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/Krchmar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260515T164448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000945Z UID:10000770-1806607800-1806607800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:American Ballet Theater Studio Company 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/american-ballet-theater/ 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/ABT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260630T161531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190941Z UID:10000855-1806667200-1806678000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Playful Discoveries with Acrylics DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/playful-discoveries-with-acrylics-2/ 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/Janku.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270511 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260713T210900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162548Z UID:10000880-1806883200-1809993599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Potter’s Wheel DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-potters-wheel-5/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicoly-Beginner-Wheel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270512 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260713T214846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162559Z UID:10000883-1806883200-1810079999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: HAND-BUILDING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-hand-building-intermediate-advanced-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/Tetmeyer.Int_.Adv_.April_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270512 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260715T154512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162607Z UID:10000906-1806969600-1810079999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel-5/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith.Int_.Apr_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T180000 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260623T175422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190905Z UID:10000831-1807027200-1807034400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer April DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \n \n \n \n Starting Monday\, August 10\, the Dunham Family Gallery becomes a canvas for CURRENTS\, a collaborative mural spanning 6 feet tall and 125 feet long. Six artists — Shah Hadjebi\, Dahye Kim\, Marti Koehler\, MariaPia Malerba\, Wilson McCray\, and Macy Noll — will bring the piece to life over twelve weeks\, gradually creating one continuous underwater scene! Follow along with us on social media. We’ll post schedules and progress photos throughout\, so you’ll always know when to stop in and see the artists at work! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM Celebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! – Gallery Director Statement “In making art\, collaboration is an opportunity. Each artist brings their own expertise and experience. The sum is always greater than the addition of the parts. Most artists live inside the process. The process is where we experiment and learn from mistakes\, where beauty arrives by surprise\, and the collaborative process is filled with magic. The artists in our group are open to moving with the direction that emerges and evolves. Each artist will work on all of the murals. Each artist and the group will do a familiar dance: we make marks and we assess\, discuss\, and we keep moving\, building. The chemistry of the group is beautiful. CURRENTS is an investigation of the undersea world and its inhabitants. The viewer becomes an integral part of this space and the experience. Connecting with the natural world is a spiritual experience.” -Wilson McCray\, BIG ARTS Gallery Director – Featured Artists Shah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE Dahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE Marti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE MariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE Wilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. Macy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-april/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Raku4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270429 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260622T171804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190857Z UID:10000823-1807056000-1808956799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Wed\, Apr 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-apr/ 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-Apr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270513 DTSTAMP:20260921T043954 CREATED:20260713T220716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162809Z UID:10000887-1807056000-1810166399@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-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/Tetmeyer.Begin_.April_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR