Lacy McClary is an accomplished Sanibel artist dedicated to our community. She will create a mural and 3D installation specifically for The West Gallery. Lacy’s vision will guide us to look past the broken and see the beautiful. Her hope is that the work inspires joy and a fresh perspective on the beauty that surrounds […]
GoA 51 & 53, Diptych, 2024Artist Reception: Saturday, November 9Peter Page works with the expansive endeavor of assemblage. After the elements are gathered, composition begins as a series of interactions – of form, content, in two and three dimensions. There is seeming simplicity and certain complexity. His exhibit “Springs” is an association of photography, graphic […]
Sailing, Peter ZellArtist Reception: Friday, December 20This theme will inspire each artist to use their particular vision to create a unique interpretation of it! The results promise to be a visual feast for patrons and attendees. Sanibel-Captiva Art League 2024-2025 Fine Arts Series Graciously Sponsored by Jim & Gaye Pigott
Carla Gutierrez, 2024, US, R, 87 min Frida is a raw and magical journey into the life of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo, narrated through her own words for the very first time - drawn from her diaries, letters, essays, and interviews. This visually stunning documentary features vivid, lyrical animation that breathes life into her […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 6 & 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM2-day workshop fee: $151 / $121 annual donorsSupply Fee: $40 per student payable to instructor for all materials provided.If you like using your imagination, this class is for you! You will be able to choose from a large variety of materials to […]
Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10 from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM.5-day workshop fee: $450 / $360 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student, payable to instructor for materials provided.Paste paper is sophisticated finger painting for adults. During this 5-day workshop, students will design, cut, fold, and sew their own hardcover sketchbooks. These handmade sketchbooks […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 6 & 7, 2025, from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM 2-day workshop fee: $495 / $376 annual donors In this workshop, students will experience the freedom of acrylics. Jane demonstrates how to paint with ease and confidence and how to enjoy acrylic paint to its fullest. She encourages the connection of […]
Matteo Garrone, 2023, Italy, 121 min Together with his cousin Moussa, Seydou, a teenage boy, decides to leave Dakar in Senegal and make his way to Europe. A contemporary Odyssey through the dangers of the desert, the horrors of the detention centers in Libya, and the perils of the sea, this 2024 Academy Award-nominated film […]
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donors Supply fee: See below. Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed glass, offers an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged. As Petra always says, "Glass […]
The United States has entered a time when constitutional interpretations seem to be changing. Factors, such as the precedents set by early presidents and Congresses, common practices of modern American citizens, venerable judicial decisions, and sources of inspiration and guidance -- including the Federalist Papers -- are questioned. Akhil Reed Amar is a Professor of […]
Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donors Supply fee: See below. Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed glass, offers an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged. As Petra always says, "Glass […]
Fridays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM6-session class fee: $210 / $168 Annual Donors Supply fee: $60 per student, payable to instructor on the first day of class.Learn how to create beautiful, unique mosaic pieces in this fun workshop. During the first class, students will learn how […]
Join Chris Mann for a phenomenal evening celebrating the best of jazz, pop, parody and Broadway in Bennett: From Gershwin to Gaga. Known for his show-stopping performances on The Voice, as well as his leading role in Phantom of the Opera’s 25th Anniversary Tour, Mann has been hailed as “one of the best male vocalists in […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 13 & 14, 2025, from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM 2-day workshop fee: $245 / $196 annual donors Welcome Intermediate & Advanced Painters. Have you wondered how artists paint vibrant yet translucent watercolor flowers? If so, this is the class for you! Each artist will be given a floral image to […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 13 & 14, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM 2-day workshop fee $215 / $172 annual donors Model fee: $15 daily fee, per student and payable to instructor. Beginners, as well as experienced students, are welcome in this 2-day workshop. Students will work with a live model developing techniques to […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 13 & 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM2-day workshop fee: $180 / $144 annual donorsSupply fee: $40 per student, payable to instructor for all supplies provided.Grab a smock and dive into the fun and beginner-friendly world of alcohol-ink mixed-media art, no experience required! During this two-part workshop, you will […]
Eric Gravel, 2021, France, 88 min Full Time follows an ordinary working-class woman as she attempts to keep her head above water in a society that seems set up to ensure she will fail. Single mother Julie works a grueling job as a chambermaid in a five-star Parisian hotel. Her daily balance of commuting from […]
1-day class fee $ 105 / $76 Annual DonorsSupply fee: $60 per student payable to instructor for all materials provided.Deborah will inspire students with examples of textiles from all over the world, using natural images for textile design and her own creations. Class will begin with an enjoyable group exercise to loosen up the creative juices! […]
1-day class fee: $65 / $52 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student payable to instructor for all supplies provided. This class welcomes artists of all levels, from beginners eager to explore their artistic abilities to experienced artists seeking to embrace a playful and whimsical artistic approach where they will learn the basics of sculpting with masking […]
Dr. Michael S. Roth became the President of Connecticut’s Wesleyan University in 2007. In subsequent years, he has been at the forefront of those examining the purpose of and means by which higher education functions. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision in July 2023, he announced a suite of new recruiting […]
Thursday & Friday, January 16 & 17 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM2-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donors Learn basic techniques of acrylic painting through a variety of exercises using both brushes and knives. Under Sunny’s guidance, students work at their own pace using reference material provided by the instructor. New and returning […]
1-day class fee: $48 / $39 annual donorsSupply fee: $12 per student for all materials provided, payable to instructor.Experience the art of Zentangle®, a relaxing drawing concept that anyone can enjoy, one stroke at a time. In this beginner class, students will learn the history and concept of this art form and create two unique […]
Loretta Lynn’s close friend, Emily Portman, has joined forces with the original members of Loretta’s band, The Coalminers, to create a remarkable show that honors the memory and music of this beloved performer. Emily Portman’s stunning and authentic portrayal of Loretta’s greatest hits, together with the intimate stories of Loretta’s life as seen through the […]
William Pelham Barr was confirmed as the 85th attorney general of the United States by the US Senate on February 14, 2019. On that day, Bill Barr joined John Crittenden (1841 and 1850–53) as one of only two people in US history to serve twice as attorney general. Currently, Barr is a distinguished fellow at […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 20 & 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 2-day workshop fee: $180 / $144 annual donor 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 […]
Monday, January 20 - Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 4-day workshop fee: $875 / $700 annual donors Create dynamic art by starting 12 paintings (11x15”) with color, texture, pattern, gestural marks and more, on day one. This may seem like “chaos,” but it delivers vital beginning energy that is intuitive, […]
Payal Kapadia, 2024, France, 110 min All We Imagine as Light, a Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner, takes place in Mumbai where Nurse Prabha’s routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. In tandem, her roommate, Anu, is attempting to find a spot in the city to be intimate […]
1-day workshop fee: $215 / $172 annual donorsNancy has created pastel workshops helping art students with insightful knowledge to broaden their art skills and think like a master painter! Learn many of the tips and techniques of composing and designing your painting. Working with shapes, values, edges, color, and mark making, Nancy helps teach and […]
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle: Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees YCA on Tour is a dynamic chamber ensemble made up of the classical stars of the future, who combine world-class talent with creative vision to bring new reach and relevance to the art form. For more than 60 years, YCA […]
Rikki Klieman is currently the Legal Analyst for CBS News, after serving as a television anchor, notably covering the OJ Simpson trial. She specialized in criminal law, appellate practice, civil litigation, and is a best-selling author and film actress. Klieman has earned a sterling reputation as one of the most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities […]
Rise, Woven Fabric on PaperArtist Reception: Saturday, February 1There 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. “Life is Alchemy” is an exhibition that explores the seemingly magical process of transformation […]
FEE: $5 per hour for all participants 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.BIG […]
Graciously Sponsored by Jeffrey and Rene Savarise & /*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 */.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Blues, jazz, R&B, soul and gospel are melded together with the exciting Davina and the Vagabonds band. A gifted, classically-trained pianist and blockbuster singer, Davina Sowers brings to the stage a performance that will have you […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 27 & 28, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. 2-day workshop fee: $375 / $300 annual donors 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 […]
1-day workshop fee: $185 / $148 annual donorsThis 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. Whether a refresher course or the first drawing class you have ever taken, it will make sense and help you […]
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. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as her husband’s parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Winner […]
Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 28 & 30, February 4 & 6, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM4-session class fee: $215/$172 annual donorsEnjoy 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. One-on-one instruction will ensure success in […]
Rhapsody in Blue, Four Panels, Oil on Paper Collage, 90"x164"Artist Reception: Saturday, February 1A 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. Her oils on canvas and paper collage emerge from personal […]
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! From the emotion of Les Misérables to the doo-wop harmonies […]