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 […]
LEFT: Lonesome, Frida Oliv, Oli on Wood, 8" x 9 3/4" x1/2"RIGHT: Palm, Monika Larsen Dennis, C-Print Under Glass, 18" x 15" x 1/2"Artist Reception: Saturday, March 15In their collaborative installation, Monika Larsen Dennis and Frida Oliv invite us to wonder and think about obstacles that may be keeping us from loving ourselves and each […]
Mickela Mallozzi is the four-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi," a travel series highlighting the diversity of dance, which airs on PBS stations nationwide and on Amazon Prime globally. A professional dancer and trained musician, Mickela decided to start a journey around the world, taking her camera with […]
1-day workshop fee: $62 / $50 annual donorsSupply fee: $15 per student payable to instructor for all supplies providedJoin us for this 2-hour mixer and create your very own "Sweet Island Home" under Sissi’s instruction. Journey into a mix of realism, a hint of childlike joy, and a harmonious play of bright colors with a sneaky dash of […]
Thursdays, April 3, 10 & 17 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM2-day class fee: $149 / $119 annual donors This three-session watercolor course will inspire students to enhance their skills by adding paper, ink, colored pencils, and acrylics to their work. Learning how to embellish your watercolor with mixed media techniques to create texture […]
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $168 / $135 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 […]
You know spring has arrived on Sanibel and Captiva when you hear the creative vocal arrangements of the BIG ARTS Community Chorus combined with the stirring compositions of the BIG ARTS Concert Band! Watch and listen to these talented members of our community as they deliver an inspiring performance.The 2025 Spring Performance will feature music […]
Monday & Tuesday, April 7 & 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $185 / $148 annual donorsThis workshop will focus on shapes, value, and color harmony to create expressive, painterly florals. Students will do notan exercises to express the composition in terms of shapes and patterns and will create thumbnail sketches […]
1-day class fee: $175 / $140 annual donors Supply fee: $65 per student payable to instructor for all supplies provided. A comprehensive course that will teach three methods of the Dutch Pour that will include the traditional and chaos styles. Students will choose paint, mix colors, and create up to six original artworks from 14”x14” to […]
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 […]
TOPIC DISCRIPTION: Arts enrich our lives, broaden our perspectives and spark joy. The arts also create economic impact. A prime example sits just across Alligator Alley. In the 20 years since Art Basel launched its annual Miami Beach fair, Miami's nascent art scene has blossomed into a world cultural capital. This transformation has helped boost […]
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. […]
Join us for this annual, free event, featuring Wild World of Animals, an entertaining and educational show that provides an exploration into the fascinating world of the wildlife we share with the planet. Led by knowledgeable moderator and animal advocate, Grant Kemmerer, the lineup features live animals including some of the most majestic, interesting, bizarre, […]
Split Philly, Deb Zwetsch, Dye on Crepe de Chine Silk, 12"x60"Artist Reception: Friday, May 9The Annual Artists Collective is a collaboration between our Arts Education & Fine Arts departments. The exhibit features BIG ARTS instructors, showcasing an eclectic body of work that includes a wide range of mediums. It provides a glimpse into the artistic […]