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 […]
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, 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 […]
“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, 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 […]
Monday, December 7, 2026from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM1-day class fee: $90 / $72 annual donorsSupply Fee: $10 for all art supplies provided and payable to the instructorEnjoy the art of printmaking using a Gelli Plate!This is a fun class where anything is possible and the surprises are endless. Donna will demon-strate this art form […]
Thursday & Friday, December 10 & 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM 2-day workshop fee: $215 / $172 annual donors All-level artists Abstract monoprints are a spontaneous form of printmaking that explores the possibilities of this historically rooted medium. This 2-day workshop will focus on color and composition, where students create layered, hand-pulled prints […]
Celebrate the season with cherished holiday favorites and joyful harmonies performed by the BIG ARTS Chorus and BIG ARTS Band. Enjoy beloved seasonal classics and fresh arrangements in this heartwarming concert that fills Christensen Performance Hall with the spirit of the holidays.Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know […]
Tuesday, December 15, 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 […]
Glorious, Nancy Sperte Step into the world of original artworks of Southwest Florida artists featuring an array of genres, styles, media and design. See how color enriches senses of energy, harmony, contrast and mood—from quiet and elegant to festive and dramatic. Artist Reception: Friday, December 18, 5PM
Experience the magic of the season as BIG ARTS transforms its halls into a holiday wonderland. Find handcrafted treasures from local artists in our Gift Shop. Capture a photo with Santa, sing along to Christmas carols led by the BIG ARTS Chorus, enjoy light bites and refreshments, explore a new exhibit, meet the artists, and […]
Join us as The Santa Clause comes to the big screen in Christensen Performance Hall. Follow an unsuspecting dad who accidentally becomes the new Santa Claus and discovers the true meaning of Christmas along the way. Don’t miss this holiday tradition, complete with popcorn and seasonal mocktails! This is a free event but a ticket […]