The mural celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature, merging the gentle presence of the manatee with oversized flowers and butterflies that symbolize transformation and freedom. ARTIST’S RECEPTION: October 27 | 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Bea Pappas was an award-winning signature member of the International Society of Experimental Artists and served for many years on the BIG ARTS Visual Arts Committee. Regrettably, while some of her work was lost in Hurricane Ian, we are deeply grateful to her daughter, Aleece Pappas, and her dear friend, Deborah Butler, for their generosity […]
A place for inspiration! 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 on the first Tuesday of each month. Use this time to work on your individual art projects while interacting with other artists. […]
Experience the art of Zentangle®, a relaxing drawing concept that anyone can enjoy, one stroke at a time. It is a wonderful, meditative art form suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. Zentangle will help increase focus and relax the mind. Students will learn the history and concept of this unique art form and then […]
Involution is the process of enfolding, inwardness, curving, ingrowth, or entangling. It is the state of being involved or complicated. Dana Roes’ paintings and Brandi George’s poetry explore the art of involution in this collaborative exhibit. Inspired by evolution, extinction, and South Florida waters, forests, and skies, this collection of art and poetry reveals the […]
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 mess up and nearly everything is possible in the craft of glass fusing.” The class will be a hands‐on experience introducing students […]
Join mixed-media artist Tammy DeCaro in this fun and creative fluid art series. Each session will focus on a new fluid art technique such as flip cup, open cup, ring pour, puddle pour, swiping, and pouring with gadgets. These mini-workshops will include mixing paints, choosing pouring mediums, and how to choose colors and layer them […]
This class is for those new to watercolors or at an intermediate level who are interested in improving current skills. Sunny will introduce you to the wide assortment of watercolor supplies. You’ll learn how to mix your colors through a variety of painting exercises, add interesting texture, and be inspired to create more freely. Basic […]
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 mess up." You will be able to create anything from functional to expressive, from jewelry to sculpture, from tableware to wall art. […]