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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 2025 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM4-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donors 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 […]
Intermediate & Advanced PaintersMondays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM4-session class fee $245 / $196 annual donorsThis 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. […]
Monday & Tuesday, February 3 & 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 2-day workshop fee: $180 / $144 annual donors 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 […]
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donorsSupply 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 is difficult to mess up." […]
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 tape.Jeff’s […]
Since October 7, 2023, the Israelis, Palestinians, Americans, and other Middle Eastern nations have struggled using threats, weaponry, and words to determine appropriate and sustainable solutions wherein nations that express the goal of destroying components of one another can exist side-by-side. Dr. Natan Sachs is the Director at the Center for Middle East Policy and […]
Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donorsSupply 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 is difficult to mess up." […]
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle: Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees Join clarinetist supreme David Shifrin with the dynamic Miró Quartet for a celebration of classical and jazz clarinet. The program includes Shulman’s Rendezvous with Benny, that pays tribute to the chamber music contributions of the “King of Swing,” Benny Goodman. […]
Fridays, February 7, 14 & 21, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM3-week class fee: $149 / $119 annual donors Join multi-level students for three sessions of watercolor painting in a relaxing classroom atmosphere. Under Sunny’s guidance students work at their own pace using reference material provided by the instructor. New and returning students are […]
Graciously Sponsored by Barb and Tom Dunham Since its debut in 2021, Authentic Unlimited has been taking the bluegrass music industry by storm. The band’s energetic and varied approach to bluegrass has earned them worldwide accolades and awards, including Vocal Group of the Year at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. Their exceptional musical ability […]
Monday & Tuesday, February 10 & 11, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 2-day workshop fee: $285 / $228 annual donors Intermediate & Advanced Painters. Jan Ellen Atkielski, fine artist and popular instructor, will help you get “unstuck” in this 2-day workshop for intermediate and advanced painters who feel stuck on existing work and […]
Tuesdays, February 11, 18 & 25 2025 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM3-week class fee: $245 / $196 annual donorsLearn techniques for successful pastel painting. Work with an instructor experienced in the use of pastels to depict portraits and still life. Instruction will consist of (1) selection of materials to use for successful pastel paintings, […]
Dr. John Della Volpe is the Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School of Politics and was labelled by Time Magazine as “the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) political researcher when it comes to understanding youth in politics.” His recent book, "The Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear & Passion to Save […]
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle: Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees Two award-winning quartets bring their eloquent artistry and flawless interpretation to create a program of classic and contemporary music that is expressively confident and beautifully composed, including Mendelssohn’s famous string octet. The quartets have performed across the United States, Canada, […]
Graciously Sponsored by Tom and Linda Uhler Treat your valentine to a special evening with this acclaimed 11-piece American pop band, whose unique blend of swing, jazz and rock will fill you with joy that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. Style, class and charisma characterize this high-powered group. Led by founder […]
Monday & Tuesday, February 17 & 18, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM 2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donors The class will cover the basic principles of oil painting regarding classic seascapes. Learn how to build the wave, capture the motion of the sea, and better understand the colors in the water. […]
Wednesday & Thursday, February 19 & 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $245 / $196 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per students payable to instructor for all supplies provided.As a fine art medium, colored pencil is versatile, inexpensive, and easy to master. Whether you are new to colored pencils or experienced with them, […]
Dr. Jeffrey R. Henig is Professor of Political Science and Education at Columbia University Teacher’s College and the nation’s preeminent expert in the current evolution of public education. In modern America, charter schools, operated by a variety of corporate interests, have been thrust onto the public as a surefire means to improve the learning outcomes […]
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle: Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees Among numerous awards, Ilya is the past winner of the World Piano Competition. He earned his first competition award at the age of 12 and, today, he continues to astonish and captivate audiences at major venues on three continents. For […]
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. […]
1-day class fee: $88 / $70 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student payable to instructor for supplies provided.Students will craft a breathtaking landscape that features a tasteful gold foil embellishment. The process begins by applying a tinted gesso underpainting to a 6” x 6” canvas, followed by a sketch of the scene, then carefully applying […]
Monday, February 24 - Thursday, February 27 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4-day workshop fee: $875 / $700 annual donors Create texture and add depth to your paintings in this experimental workshop with Jean Pederson. Using a variety of acrylic mediums, you will learn to build up interesting surfaces and intriguing grounds that can […]
Wednesday, February 26 through Friday, February 28 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 3-day class fee: $125 / $100 annual donors Supply fee: $12 per student for all materials provided, payable to instructor. This class is designed to further explore the art of Zentangle. Experienced students will learn more tangles and techniques to add to […]
Graciously Sponsored by Susen H. and James C. Berg & Doug and Sherry Gentry Ailey II is universally celebrated for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dancers with the passion and creativity of today’s finest emerging choreographers. For this unforgettable experience, the gifted Ailey II dance company will perform the enduring […]
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle: Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees The multi-award-winning musical ensemble, Fandango! is a spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan and classical sounds. Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic are a husband-and-wife team acclaimed worldwide as the Cavatina Duo; French violinist Blaise Magnière […]
The “Sister” is back, and BIG ARTS audiences are in store for another hysterical catechism lesson – this time one filled with spooky fun! This session is about the church's take on Halloween tales of ghosts and goblins. In this hilarious one-woman show, "Sister" treats the audience as members of her adult catechism class. A […]