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 […]
Artwork Credit: Christine ReichowThis 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
The Odd Couple, Taylor ScalzoThis annual collaboration between BIG ARTS, Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program, and Lee Health’s Arts in Healthcare Program highlights the healing power of creative expression. Through personal journeys of grief, illness, and recovery, the exhibit reveals how inspiration, empathy, and grace continue to grow through art.Artist Reception: Friday, May 7, 5PM
Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 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 […]
Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 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, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 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, June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 8, 15, 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, June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 9, 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 […]
Through its collaboration with Florida SouthWestern State College School of the Arts, BIG ARTS gives emerging artists a professional exhibition experience. Showcasing work across a variety of artistic disciplines, the annual exhibit celebrates students’ creativity, involvement, and dedication from the classroom to the gallery.Artist Reception: Saturday, June 12, 5PM
BIG ARTS continues its partnership with the Sanibel School, showcasing the creativity of the island’s youngest artists. Featuring works by students in grades K–8 across a variety of mediums, the exhibit reflects the imagination, innovation, and encouragement fostered by dedicated art teacher Erica Sharp.Artist Reception: Saturday, June 12, 5PM
An unforgettable evening of artistic inspiration at this free and open-to-the-public event! See works from the talented students of Florida SouthWestern State College Visual Arts program in the Dunham Family Gallery, and works from the Sanibel School students in the Mezzanine Gallery. Celebrate the recipients of the 2027 BIG ARTS Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship […]
Tuesday, June 15, 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 […]