Image Title: To the Left Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM “The process of making art starts with an abstract memory or feeling that sparks inspiration, leading to a colorful, gestural exploration. As the work progresses, my conscious thoughts and personal symbols emerge, often through groups or lone swimmers—metaphors for navigating life. My […]
Image Title: New Winds, 2024Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM“Reynier Llanes is a master of color and form and figure. The narratives are born of fables and Magic Realism where tapestries of fantasy and unlikely narratives intertwine with our reality. His work evokes our curiosity and fills our hearts. The human scale canvases […]
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary. Without the reef, a thousand of species lose their story. Without care, we lose our home. To hold life, we must protect what sustains it. To feel at home in this world, we must remember we are not alone […]
Monday & Tuesday, December 1 & 2, 2025from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM2-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donorsMulti-level artists are welcome to this 2-day watercolor workshop. Learn to create a variety of light and airy watercolor flowers that can be stacked and rearranged for endless compositions. Sunny will guide students through calming exercises that […]
Eva Victor, 2025, 1h 43m R for sexual content and language An American independent black comedy-drama film written and directed by Eva Victor, in their directing debut. Starring Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas Hedges and John Carroll Lynch, it follows a reclusive college literature professor struggling with depression following a sexual assault. […]
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17, 2025from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit: $125 This class will combine beginning and advanced students. A hands‐on learning experience offering an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged.Petra will provide students […]
Thursday & Friday, December 4 & 5, 2025from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $112 / $90 annual donors Supply fee: $40 per student payable to the instructor for all materials provided to create your project.Create your own unique Mosaic Holiday Tree in this 2-day workshop using a variety of materials, such as stained […]
Rungano Nyoni, 2024, 1h 39mPG-13 for thematic material involving sexual abuse, some drug use and suggestive referencesOn an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5BWTLZjYR0
Class fee: $65 / $52 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student, all supplies provided for art projectEnjoy this fun-filled evening creating silk painted scarves!Deborah will inspire students with examples and designs from her own creations, guiding students with the application of dye on silk using a brush.Students will come away from the class with their […]
Celebrate the season with Christmas Around the World, a festive holiday concert filled with joyful harmonies from the BIG ARTS Community Chorus and BIG ARTS Concert Band. This year’s program journeys through global traditions with international carols alongside beloved favorites, plus a heartwarming sing-along with lyrics on screen. Enjoy creative arrangements, classic holiday moments, and […]
Monday, December 15 & Tuesday, 16, 2025 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM2-day workshop Fee: $245 / $196 annual donorsAll Supplies ProvidedAll Level Artists - Group CollaborationArtistic collaboration involves two or more artists working together to create a unified piece of art. These partnerships can be interdisciplinary, intra-disciplinary, or cross-cultural, and historically, they have been instrumental in major art […]
Scarlett Johansson, 2025, 1h 38mPG-13 for thematic elements, some language and suggestive referencesAfter a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovkn1YdpYfg
Class fee: $105 for all participants. Includes a pre-thrown 8-inch clay pot for each student.Enjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. Students will experience the application of crackle glaze, copper mat glaze, and more...Students will observe the exciting steps of loading and unloading the […]
Image: Bouquet, Nancy Sperte Artist Reception: Friday, December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM An Exhibition of Artworks by the Sanibel-Captiva Art League Let your spirit be uplifted by original artworks of Southwest Florida artists. This exhibit features a collection of fine art embracing various media, styles, colors, moods, and techniques, inviting you to explore the beauty […]
Delight in the magic of the season as BIG ARTS transforms its expansive halls into a holiday wonderland adorned with festive decorations. Do some last-minute shopping in our gift shop, which will be overflowing with handcrafted treasures and unique keepsakes from local artists. Have your picture taken with Santa, sing along to Christmas carols, led […]
Join us for a heartwarming family experience as we present The Polar Express on the big screen in Christensen Performance Hall. This enchanting holiday film follows the magical journey of a young boy to the North Pole, where he discovers the true meaning of friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Don’t miss this fun-filled […]
Steven Soderbergh, 2025, 1h 33mR for language including some sexual references, and some violenceWhen intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du0Xp8WX_7I