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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fridays, February 26, & March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2027 from 9:30am to 12:30pm 1-day fee: $25 each Friday Available 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 […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 1, 2, 2027from 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM2-day workshop Fee $345 / $276 annual donorsIntermediate & Advanced painters, this information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife paintings. Participants can expect to produce at least one painting. Class starts with a demonstration focusing on the […]
2025, R, 100 min Directed by Steven Soderbergh Starring: Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Dmitri Prokopiev The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have an inheritance when he dies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2d1x7VuDmo
Wednesdays, March 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, March 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 […]
Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video “Bring Me Sunshine” and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of “Britain’s Got Talent”, The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band. They headlined and sold-out the Royal Albert Hall and thousands of festivals, […]
Friday, March 5, 2027from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM1-day class fee: $65 / $52Supply Fee: $10 per student for all supplies pro-vided and payable to the instructorIn this class, students will create a card and incorporate Zentangle techniques on them. Students will learn fun tangles and come away with cards to send to that special […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 8, 9, 2027 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM2-day workshop fee: $155 / $124 Annual DonorsSupply fee: $40 per student payable to the instructorIn this class, we will be using seagrass to weave one-of-a-kind pieces. Seagrass is several feet long and is easy to work with. It is an ideal medium […]
2026, R, 115 min Directed by James Gray Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller Two brothers pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme that terrorizes their family, testing their bond as betrayal becomes possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSje7ZoPVM
Graciously Sponsored byJoAnn and Bob GlickJon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers: And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle; Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power; The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels; and His Truth Is Marching On: John […]
Duo Mundi George & Guli captivates global audiences with their exciting, innovative, and diverse programming style, creating beautifully synchronized performances for dueling pianos that engage both the eye and ear in a dance of emotions. Their programming spans both the standard and contemporary repertoire, and they have commissioned exciting new works from national and international […]
Graciously Sponsored by Jim and Dulce DossThe award-winning team of Kenny and Amanda Smith has cultivated a global reputation for delivering fresh, heartfelt bluegrass music for over two decades. Partners in life and music, the duo met in the late nineties while Kenny was performing with the legendary Lonesome River Band. Since launching their own […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 15, 16, 2027 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 2-day workshop fee: $180 / $144 annual donors Supply fee: $40 per student, payable to the instructor for all supplies provided Alcohol-ink collage is an introduction to tissue-paper collage. Grab a smock and dive into the fun, beginner-friendly world of alcohol-ink, mixed […]
Celebrate the spring season with a delightful evening of live music! This beloved tradition features imaginative vocal arrangements from the BIG ARTS Chorus alongside the moving compositions of the BIG ARTS Band.
Graciously Sponsored by Marcia Hock in Loving Memory of Jim HockMichael Cavanaugh is a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out, handpicked by Billy Joel himself. His interpretation of the modern rock/pop songbook led to Billboard calling him “The New Voice of the American Rock and […]
Reynier LlanesThis exhibition, curated by Patricia Diaz, presents 13 Cuban artists who no longer live and create in Cuba, each with a distinct migration story that has shaped their artistic practice and for whom the dialogue with identity remains central to their work. Although Cuba is a small island in the Caribbean, it has made […]
Celebrate the opening of Journey of No Return: Cuban Artists Outside Cuba. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and light bites while engaging with the artists.
Graciously Sponsored by Roger and Christine KingForjoury is a musical extravaganza like no other. Bringing together the timeless hits of two iconic rock bands, Foreigner and Journey, the show is a mesmerizing tribute to the classic tunes that have captured the hearts of millions. From “Don’t Stop Believin’” to “I Want to Know What Love […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 22, 23, 2027from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM2-day class Fee $245 / $196 annual donorsSupply Fee: $20 per student for all supplies provided and payable to the instructorReady to make something completely unique? Join Julie for a two-day workshop exploring the endless possibilities of printmaking and layered collage. After a live […]
In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life.Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines […]
Graciously Sponsored by Tom and Linda UhlerMarking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Merino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions, including Hamilton, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled Swinging Songs of Broadway. Under the direction […]
Friday, March 26, 2027 from 10:00am to 2:00pm 1-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donors Artists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. We will approach printmaking through monotype and monoprint using a Sturges press and then incorporate collage, along with using additive and subtractive methods. Class will begin with […]
NOTE: This is an Epic film and will begin at 6:00 P.M. 2026, R, 160 min Directed by Na Hong-Jin Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon Korean and English with English Subtitles A mysterious discovery is made on the outskirts of the remote harbor town. The residents find themselves in a desperate fight for survival […]
Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2027 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM4-day multi-week class fee: $180 / $144 annual donorsJoin us to jump start your creativity and be inspired by a variety of watercolor exercises. Students of all skill levels are welcome and will work at their own pace in lessons that explore value, […]
Graciously Sponsored by Susen and Jim Berg & Vibeke and Gustav Christensen ABT Studio Company, the junior company of American Ballet Theatre, features rising stars of the ballet world performing favorite excerpts from the classical and neoclassical canons, alongside inventive contemporary pieces, commissioning today’s brightest choreographers to create new ballets for the dancers each season. […]
Friday, April 2, 2027from 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 […]