Artist Reception: Saturday, February 1
There is an almost imperceptible impact in contemplating how rare and unique our environments can be; hence, the information to which we are exposed shapes how we may perceive life and transform it.
A place for inspiration! Artists generate ideas, but they need space and time to develop these ideas, and for visual artists, it all comes together in the studio. Join in during Open Studio once a month and use this time to work on your individual art projects while interacting with other artists.
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Graciously Sponsored by Jeffrey and Rene Savarise & The Law Office of Janet M. Strickland P.A.
With influences ranging from Fats Domino and Aretha Franklin to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a high-energy live show that has earned praise for its musicianship and Sowers’ commanding stage presence.
One-day class. Monday, January 27, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. This one-day workshop is a simple fun approach to give a better understanding of drawing… All levels of students will walk you through many of the “basics” of drawing.
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Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, January 27 & 28, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. This 2-day course will continue to develop your drawing skills and of course will help you with your paintings. Taking a bit more time to focus on 3-styles of drawing-illustration/rendering, contour line and figure drawing.
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Sean Baker, 2024, US, 139 min
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch.
4-session class. Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 28 & 30, February 4 & 6 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Enjoy drawing cartoons while finding the humor of daily life. If you’ve dabbled with cartoon faces or cartoon doodles, you’ll find this class both fun and rewarding.
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Artist Reception: : Saturday, February 1
A master of oil and collage, Mally returns to BIG ARTS with her new, dynamic work. Collage demands refined balance, not only in imagery and form, but also of content and theme.
Graciously Sponsored by Bob and Kathy Wiesemann & Charles and Gail Sheetz
Dubbed the UK’s most exciting theatrical vocal group, The Barricade Boys deliver powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines, and a diverse array of music that spans every era, right up to the present day!
4-session class. Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. In this four-week workshop open to all levels, you will discover the joy of writing as you write with others to generate fresh material, whether it be for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry – or simply for your own pleasure.
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2-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, February 3 & 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This workshop is designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into their lives. Sissi Janku will brighten your hearts and homes with a semi-abstract look at Florida’s birds this season.
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4-session class. Mondays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This class varies between Alla Prima, Impressionism, Expressionism, and Realism. Intermediate and advanced students will learn to paint with flair, have fun, and transfer their emotional reaction from the subject onto the canvas.
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