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 […]
Mondays, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2027from 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, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2027& Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2027from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMStudents can register for either Monday or Tuesday6-week class fee: $295/$236 annual donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20 lb. bag of clay – glaze, and kiln firing. Purchased as needed through […]
Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2027from 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, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2027from 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 […]
Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2027 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, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 is purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and firing artwork.“Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing?”Step away from […]
Thursdays January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2027from 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 clay on the pottery wheel? Join […]
Fridays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 2027from 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 […]
Chelsea, NY, 2007 After 20-plus years of working primarily as a photojournalist, John Nordell made a shift. To share his knowledge of image making, in 2006 he joined the faculty at Hallmark Institute of Photography. This began a photographic journey from “what to photograph?” to “how to photograph?” His dynamic evolution is here at BIG […]
FlamingoIn this exhibition, lace becomes the hidden architecture of nature, weaving through birds, flowers, butterflies, and aquatic life to reveal the delicate threads that unite all living things. Through painting and immersive installation, visitors are invited to step into a world where cultural memory and the natural world become one.About the ArtistMariaPia Malerba is an […]
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2027from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM4-session class fee: $155 / $124 annual donorsMaximize Your Creativity!Register for both Vicky Lettmann & Marco Palli’s February classes and receive an additional 20% off registration.LINK to Mindful Making with Marco PalliIn this four-week workshop, open to all, we will explore the connection between […]
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2027from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 4-week class fee $265 / $212 annual donorsModel fee: $15 per student, payable in cash or check on the 2nd and 4th week of class.1-day fee: $68 if the class is not sold-out students can call the day before a class to register […]
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $190 / $152 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 […]
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $190 / $152 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 […]
Experience an unforgettable evening of Broadway and West End favorites with Gravity, starring three of musical theatre's most celebrated leading ladies - Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, and Rachel Tucker. Together, these acclaimed performers have starred in blockbuster productions including Wicked, Les Misérables, Cats, Miss Saigon, Evita, Chicago, and Sunset Boulevard. Featuring iconic songs, breathtaking vocals, and captivating stories […]
Fridays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2027from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM4-session class fee: $160 / $128 annual donorsMaximize Your Creativity!Register for both Vicky Lettmann & Marco Palli’s February classes and receive an additional 20% off registration.LINK to Writing & Art with Vicky Lettmann.Mindful Making is a process-based art class focused on self-expression, reflection, and […]
Graciously Sponsored by Steve and Nancy Siegel& The Players, featuring former members of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame band “Chicago” and their all-star band, along with a kickin' horn section, return to BIG ARTS for the third year in a row – and they sell out fast! This is the “real deal,” bringing […]
In 2025, artists Shah Hadjebi, Marti Koehler, MariaPia Malerba, and Wilson McCray worked on a collaborative drawing inspired by Sanibel’s designation as a sanctuary island. Created over the course of three months, the 6-foot by 125-foot mural became a powerful expression of four distinct artistic voices united by a shared connection to nature. The completed […]
Celebrating nearly three decades of groundbreaking artistry, GRAMMY® Award-winning Imani Winds has redefined the wind quintet with exceptional musicianship, innovative programming, and inspiring collaborations. Acclaimed around the world, the ensemble seamlessly blends classical masterworks with contemporary compositions, imaginative arrangements, and newly commissioned works by both established and emerging composers. Featuring Brandon Patrick George (flute), Mekhi Gladden (oboe), […]
Fusing Bruno-Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! Each member of the collective is a soloist, bringing a unique flavor of performance that exudes […]
Pianist Tony Siqi Yun, Gold Medalist at the First China International Music Competition (2019) is quickly becoming a sought-after soloist and recitalist. At the age of 23, he has been hailed as a “poet of the keyboard” (Pianist Magazine), and The Philadelphia Inquirer noted his thrilling performance and “interpretive flashes that point to an emergent […]
Mondays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2027from 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, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2027& Tuesdays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16 23, 30, 2027from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMStudents can register for either Monday or Tuesday6-week class fee: $295/$236 annual donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20 lb. bag of clay – glaze, and kiln firing. Purchased as needed through […]
Tuesdays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2027from 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, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2027from 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 […]
Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2027 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- […]
Sister is back with a brand-new class all about one of her favorite topics - anything and everything IRISH! She’ll regale you with stories from her Irish Catholic neighborhood while preparing the class for the ultimate honor: applying to march in the big St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It’s a hilarious, history-tinged adventure filled with laughter, […]
Thursdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 is purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and firing artwork.“Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing?”Step away […]
Thursdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2027from 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 clay on the pottery wheel? […]
Fridays, February 26, & March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2027from 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 […]