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 […]
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, 2027from 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, February 23, March 2, 9, 16 23, 30, 2027from 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1-day class fee: $90 / $72 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student and payable to the instructor for all supplies providedLearn the twists and turns of making a rose with outstretched leaves and create a vase for it from a glass bottle using free-form sculpting techniques. This beginner-friendly, three-hour class covers the essentials of shaping […]
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 […]
Mondays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 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, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2027from 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 […]
2025, PG-13, 105 min Directed by Hasan Hadi Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem Arabic with English subtitles In 1990s Iraq, 9-year-old Lamia must bake the President's birthday cake. She scrambles to find ingredients for this compulsory task while facing potential punishment if she fails. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIhlE3lfu6w
Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 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, […]
Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 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 the box officeDesigned for students with basic hand-building experience, this […]
Tuesday, April 6, 2027from 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 […]
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 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 […]
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 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, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 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, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 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, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 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, April 9, 16, 23, 30, & May 7, 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 […]
Friday, April 9, 2027from 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 […]
Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have hand crafted a fresh and unique clean comedy experience for the entire family to enjoy.Buckets N Boards have toured the world and are […]
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fee: $70 / $56 annual donors Student supply fee: $20 per student payable to the instructor for all materials provided. During this 2-hour class, you will have fun making one-of-a-kind original mosaic jewelry while learning some new skills. Students will design and complete two mosaic […]
Graciously Sponsored by Mike and Marilee Wood NOTE: This show is ticketed separately and does not include a Platinum Club reception or reserved subscription seating. The Long Run is composed of some of Florida's most accomplished and sought-after musicians, who faithfully recreate the signature sound that made The Eagles one of the most iconic bands […]
Artwork Credit: Christine Reichow This annual exhibit celebrates the talented artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS Adult Workshops and Classes, showcasing the creativity, skill, and passion these artists share with students throughout the season. Artist Reception: Friday, May 7, 5PM