Rise, Woven Fabric on Paper 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. “Life is Alchemy” is an exhibition that explores the seemingly magical process […]
ARTIST RECEPTION: May 9, 5:00-7:00PMBIG ARTS is thrilled to share that the National Honors Society Art Class of Cypress Lake High School has created a mural for the West Gallery. The class incorporated this project into their Fall 2024 curriculum. A Shell of a Time"The design for this mural was inspired by the the nature and […]
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 15 In their collaborative installation, Monika Larsen Dennis and Frida Oliv invite us to wonder and think about obstacles that may be keeping us from loving […]
Nathan Silver, 2024, 111 minRated R for language and some sexual references.A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeqBcFAOOoU
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 & 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 […]
The 2025 Spring Performance will feature Your Favorites…from Gershwin to The BeatlesYou 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 […]
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 […]
Aaron Schimberg, 2024, 112 minRated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and some violent content.Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming […]
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. […]
Tickets for this event are currently unavailable online. For the most up-to-date availability, please contact our box office at 239-395-0900 — we’ll be happy to assist you! 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 […]
Pedro Almodovar, 2024, 107 minRated PG-13 for thematic content, strong language, and some sexual references.Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the […]
Ramell Ross, 2024, 140 minRated PG-13 for thematic material involving racism, some strong language including racial slurs, violent content and smoking."Nickel Boys" is based on the historic reform school in Florida, "The Dozier School for Boys", which was notorious for abusive treatment of students. It's the story of Elwood Curtis, a young African-American boy who […]
Douglas David, Rolling Wave, oil on canvasArtist 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 prowess they bring to […]
Walter Salles, 2024, 140 min Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some strong language, drug use, smoking and brief nudity Portuguese with subtitles One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil's newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio de Janeiro by government officials, told nothing more […]
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