Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi, Wilson McCray, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye KimFollowing the success of BIRDS, No Words in 2025, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural […]
Each summer, BIG ARTS Outreach Program partners with The Heights Center to provide more than 120 students in grades K–8 with hands-on visual arts experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression. In 2026, students explored the work of Piet Mondrian, Henri Matisse, Sonia and Robert Delaunay, and Jean Arp, drawing inspiration from each artist’s distinctive style […]
I Could See Beyond Marie-Chloé Duval examines the underlying frameworks —both physical and invisible— that organize human interaction and perception. Grounded in close observation of contemporary society, the series positions painting as a space of inquiry, asking viewers to look beyond first impressions and consider the systems that quietly shape how we relate, move, and […]
NOTE: This is an Epic film and will begin at 6:00 P.M. 1980, R, 146 min Directed by Stanley Kubrick Written by Stephen King Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd After landing a job as an off-season caretaker, Jack Torrance, an aspiring author and recovering alcoholic, drags his wife Wendy and gifted son Danny […]
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, October 27, 28, 29, 2026from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM3-day workshop fee:$225/$180 annual donorsFor intermediate & advanced students with experience in both hand-building and the potter’s wheel.Supply Fee: $65 each student. Includes 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used, a firing of artwork.Students interested in expanding their pottery skills while creating functional ceramic […]
A collaboration with the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village Rumors spread through crowded hotels, on social media sites, and in storm shelters: “the lighthouse is gone.” And, it wasn’t until “dawn’s early light” on September 29, 2022, that we knew our light tower was “still there.” In disbelief, people whispered, “the keepers cottages are … […]
Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and kiln firing.During this 6-week course, beginning students will learn the basics of throwing clay […]
Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM6-week class fee: $295/$236 annual donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20 lb. bag of clay – glaze, and kiln firing. Purchased as needed through the box officeDesigned for students with basic hand-building experience, this class deepens your understanding of techniques such […]
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $239 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and kiln firing.Hand-building for the intermediate to the advanced. We will explore more hand-building […]
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 a 20 lb. bag of clay, glaze used and firing of artwork.Purchased as needed through the box office.If you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn more advanced techniques, […]
Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $142 / $114 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit $125This class will combine beginning and advanced students. It will be 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 […]
Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $239 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and kiln firing.“Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing?”Step away from the […]
Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 20 lb. bag of clay, glaze, and firing artwork.Purchased as needed through the box office.Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this class -or- […]
Thursdays November 5, 12, 19, & December 3, 10, 17, 2026(No class on Thursday 11/26/26 Holiday)from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay,glaze used, and firing artwork. Purchased as needed through the box office.Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing […]
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-week class fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20- lb. bag of clay – glaze, and kiln firing. Purchased as needed through the box officeDiscover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building!This beginner-friendly class is perfect for […]
Fridays, November 6, 13, 20, & December 4, 11, 2026from 9:30am to 12:30pm1-day fee: $25 each FridayAvailable to currently registered students only.Open studio offers students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.The studio time cannot be used for production work, defined as high-volume production; creating multiple pieces outside of class projects […]
Monday, November 9, 2026from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM1-day class fee: $65 / $52Supply Fee: $10 per student for all sup-plies provided and payable to the instructor"I could never do that!," you may say. Yes, you can! The art of Zentangle looks complicated; however, it is a very relaxing and stress-free art form.Donna will guide […]
Tuesday, November 10, 2026from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMClass fee: $105 for all participants. Includes a pre-thrown 8-inch clay pot for each student and glaze.Enjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. Tim & Dana will guide students through the enjoyable process of glazing a […]
Thursdays, November 12, 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2-day class fee: $115/$92 annual donors Join us to jump start your creativity and be inspired by a variety of watercolor exercises. Students of all skill lev-els are welcome and will work at their own pace in les-sons that explore value, layering, and understanding […]
“No matter where we come from, we are all connected through the people around us, the animals we share nature with, and the environment we surround ourselves with. Even though each of our stories are different, we come together to show that we’re more connected than we might think.” — Contirubting Artists: Katie Havener, El […]
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMFee: $70 / $56 annual donors Student supply fee: $10 per student, all supplies provided for art project and payable to the instructorDiscover the meditative and joyous journey of Mandala Dot Painting.This 2-hour class provides students with an introduction to mandalas and dot painting, hands-on practice […]
Join us for a three-day celebration of documentary films featuring award-winning husband-and-wife filmmakers Justin Schein and Eden Wurmfeld, who will be with us throughout the festival!Your Film Festival Package includes an admission ticket for each of the 5 films, opening reception, post film Q&As, catered box dinner, filmmaker talk and closing reception.SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThursday, November […]
Friday, November 20, 2026from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM1-day class Fee: $125 / $100 annual donorsSupply Fee: $15 per student for supplies provided and payable to the instructorDive into the breathtaking allure of this vibrant medium that effortlessly brings artwork to life. You will create multiple paintings while mastering tools, masking fluid, and precision techniques—no […]
Monday, November 23, 2026from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM1-day class fee: $75 / $60 annual donorStudent supply fee: $15 per student for all materials provided by the instructor to create your projectJoin Sissi for a 3-hour start-to-finish PAINT-ALONG class designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into […]
Tuesday, November 24, 2026from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM1-day workshop fee: $105 / $76 annual donorsSupply fee: $50 per student, and payable to the instructor for all materials provided: two finished blank scarves of crepe de chine – 11 by 40 inch, thickened dye in three colors and one clearDeborah will inspire students with examples […]
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMFee: $70 / $56 annual donors Student supply fee: $15 per student payable to the instructor for all materials provided to create your Grinch ornament.Let’s kick off the holidays together!Nancy will guide students with step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own Grinch ornament. Students […]
Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $142 / $114 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit $125This class will combine beginning and advanced students. It will be 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 […]
Thursday & Friday, December 3 & 4, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM2-day class fee $215 / $172 annual donorsStudents will learn techniques for successful pastel painting under the instruction of an experienced pastel artist, depicting portraits, and still life. Curriculum will consist of a selection of materials, with instructor de-mos of various pastel techniques.Students […]