Rise, Woven Fabric on Paper Artist Reception: Saturday, February 1 There is an almost imperceptible impact in contemplating how rare and unique our environments can be; hence, the information to which we are exposed shapes how we may perceive life and transform it. “Life is Alchemy” is an exhibition that explores the seemingly magical process […]
Rhapsodie in Blue, Oil on Paper Collage, Four Panels - 90"x164"THE EXHIBITIONA master of oil and collage, Mally returns to BIG ARTS with her new, dynamic work. Collage demands refined balance, not only in imagery and form, but also of content and theme. Her oils on canvas and paper collage emerge from personal experience with […]
In-Person or Zoom sessions available. Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 2025 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM4-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donors In this four-week workshop open to all levels, you will discover the joy of writing as you write with others to generate fresh material, whether it be for fiction, […]
Intermediate & Advanced PaintersMondays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM4-session class fee $245 / $196 annual donorsThis class varies between Alla Prima, Impressionism, Expressionism, and Realism. Intermediate and advanced students will learn to paint with flair, have fun, and transfer their emotional reaction from the subject onto the canvas. […]
Edward Berger, 2024, PG, 120 min Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in […]
Tuesday, February 25 & Wednesday, February 26 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2-day workshop fee: $112 / $90 annual donors Supply fee: $5 per student for all materials provided, payable to instructor. Creating with paste paint feels like sophisticated adult finger painting. It is pure play and freedom of expression with gorgeous results. No […]
Graciously Sponsored by Susen H. and James C. Berg& Doug and Sherry Gentry Ailey II—the second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater—is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974 as […]
Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle:Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken NeesThe multi-award-winning musical ensemble, Fandango! is a spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan and classical sounds. Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic are a husband-and-wife team acclaimed worldwide as the Cavatina Duo; French violinist Blaise Magnière and Taiwanese […]
ARTIST RECEPTION: May 9, 5:00-7:00PM BIG ARTS is thrilled to share that the National Honors Society Art Class of Cypress Lake High School has created a mural for the West Gallery. The class incorporated this project into their Fall 2024 curriculum.
LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN.Box Office sales only - 239.395.0900The “Sister” is back, and BIG ARTS audiences are in store for another hysterical catechism lesson – this time one filled with spooky fun! This session is about the church's take on Halloween tales of ghosts and goblins. In this hilarious one-woman show, "Sister" treats the audience as […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 3 & 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM2-day workshop fee: $180 / $144 annual donorsSupply fee: $40 per student, payable to instructor for all supplies provided.Grab a smock and dive into the fun and beginner-friendly world of alcohol-ink mixed-media art, no experience required! During this two-part workshop, you will […]
Josh Greenbaum, 2024, 114 minRated R for language and adult content.When Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman, the two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship in an intimate portrait of friendship and transition.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZ1ELeGepo
Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 2025, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4-session workshop fee: $245 / $196 annual donors This course is open to artists of all levels with the caveat that one should have some experience in watercolor. Cheryl will present sketches and a finished painting, guiding the students through a […]
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donors Supply fee: See below. Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed glass, offers an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged. As Petra always says, "Glass […]
1-day class fee: $175 / $140 annual donorsSupply fee: $100 per student payable to instructor for all supplies provided.The bloom technique is an advanced fluid art technique that has multiple layers and recipes. Immerse yourself in this comprehensive 1-day course mixing colors and creating up to six original bloom paintings each, from a basic bloom, […]
Lecture followed by champagne & dessert reception!The emergence of public artificial intelligence products has increased focus on how they may affect our society and lives. At recent hearings, Congress was introduced to the progress and dangers of these rapidly advancing technologies. Peter Singer examines the scope of AI development, the benefits it offers, and the […]
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donorsSupply fee: See below.Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed glass, offers an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged. As Petra always says, "Glass is difficult to […]
On Friday, March 7, BIG ARTS welcomes the Gulf Coast Symphony. Exceptional singers will join the orchestra for a program of beloved Broadway tunes, including music from Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, and other stage classics. This promises to be a night filled with enchantment and delight!The Gulf Coast Symphony is a distinguished professional […]
Graciously Sponsored by Brian & Kim on behalf of the Rist Family FoundationThis must-see show is an incredible tribute to George Michael and the music of WHAM! Robert Barko is a spot-on look-alike and sound- alike to the late, great legendary artist and brings energy and passion to his performances. Crowds are on their feet […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 10 & 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM2-day workshop fee: $215 / $175 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student payable to instructor for supplies provided.Discover the breathtaking allure of Alcohol Inks - a remarkably dynamic and vibrant medium that almost effortlessly brings your artwork to life! Join our class […]
James Hawes, 2023, 109 minRated PG for thematic material, smoking and some language.The true story of Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis. Nicky visited Prague in December 1938 and found families who had fled the […]
1-day class fee: $65 / $52 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student payable to instructor for all supplies provided.This class welcomes artists of all levels, from beginners eager to explore their artistic abilities to experienced artists seeking to embrace a playful and whimsical artistic approach where they will learn the basics of sculpting with masking tape.Jeff’s […]
We live in an age obsessed with the prospect of ever-longer lifespans. The Wall Street Journal reports that the anti-aging industry sells longevity as “the ultimate luxury good.” Researchers are delving into the mysteries of stem cells and the human genome, discovering what causes physical aging and how to keep those processes from happening. Billionaires […]
LEFT: Lonesome, Frida Oliv, Oli on Wood, 8" x 9 3/4" x1/2" RIGHT: Palm, Monika Larsen Dennis, C-Print Under Glass, 18" x 15" x 1/2" Artist Reception: Saturday, March 15 In their collaborative installation, Monika Larsen Dennis and Frida Oliv invite us to wonder and think about obstacles that may be keeping us from loving […]
Graciously sponsored by Michael and Marilee WoodRevel in the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras with the latest JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS concert touring the nation in 2025 celebrating the New Orleans Songbook. Led by acclaimed pianist Luther S. Allison, featuring the soulful vocals of Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 17 & 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 2-day workshop fee: $285 / $228 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 […]
Carson Lund, 2024, PG-13, 98 min As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England rec-league teams face off for the last time. Tensions flare up and ceremonial laughs are shared as an era of camaraderie and escapism fades into an uncertain future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-N4zHJWSaI
Wednesday & Thursday, March 19 & 20, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 2-day watercolor workshop fee: $415 / $332 annual donors Helen will begin this watercolor workshop with an exploration of shape using a collection of variously shaped objects of assorted sizes then applying paint to the paper surface in a somewhat arbitrary […]
Professor Raymond Arsenault will illuminate the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis (1940-2020), the 17-term congressman from Atlanta, Georgia, who first rose to fame as a courageous civil rights activist during the early 1960s. Professor Arsenault’s recent biography of Lewis, In Search of the Beloved Community, is as relevant today as it was during […]
Graciously sponsored by Gustav and Vibeke ChristensenFor almost 40 years, The Peking Acrobats have amazed audiences worldwide, fusing astonishing athletics with modern special effects to create a kaleidoscopic marvel for all ages. Often described as "Cirque du Soleil meets the Far East," these world-class gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers provide a gravity- defying spectacle with […]
FEE: $5 per hour for all participants Artists generate ideas, but they need space and time to develop these ideas, and for visual artists, it all comes together in the studio. Join in during Open Studio once a month and use this time to work on your individual art projects while interacting with other artists. […]
Amei Wallach, 2023, 98 minAt the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture. The Venice Biennale, the world's most influential art exhibition, becomes a proving ground in 1964. Alice Denney, Washington insider and friend of the Kennedys, recommends Alan Solomon, an ambitious curator making waves with trailblazing […]
Annabelle Tometich went from medical school reject to line cook to journalist to author. She spent 18 years as a food writer, editor, and restaurant critic for The News-Press in her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. Her first book, The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony (April 2024, Little Brown), was called […]
LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN! Box office sales only - 239.395.0900 The Players features Keith Howland and Jeff Coffey, 2 former members of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame band “Chicago” and their all star band, along with a kickin' horn section! Keith Howland served as lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist with Chicago for 27 years and […]
Nathan Silver, 2024, 111 minRated R for language and some sexual references.A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeqBcFAOOoU
Mickela Mallozzi is the four-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi," a travel series highlighting the diversity of dance, which airs on PBS stations nationwide and on Amazon Prime globally. A professional dancer and trained musician, Mickela decided to start a journey around the world, taking her camera with […]
1-day workshop fee: $62 / $50 annual donorsSupply fee: $15 per student payable to instructor for all supplies providedJoin us for this 2-hour mixer and create your very own "Sweet Island Home" under Sissi’s instruction. Journey into a mix of realism, a hint of childlike joy, and a harmonious play of bright colors with a sneaky dash of […]
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donorsSupply fee: See below.Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed glass, offers an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged. As Petra always says, "Glass is difficult to […]
The 2025 Spring Performance will feature Your Favorites…from Gershwin to The BeatlesYou know spring has arrived on Sanibel and Captiva when you hear the creative vocal arrangements of the BIG ARTS Community Chorus combined with the stirring compositions of the BIG ARTS Concert Band! Watch and listen to these talented members of our community as […]
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