ARTIST RECEPTION: May 9, 5:00PMBIG 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. A Shell of a Time"The design for this mural was inspired by the the nature and […]
Douglas David, Rolling Wave, oil on canvasArtist Reception: Friday, May 9, 5:00PMThe Annual Artists Collective is a collaboration between our Arts Education & Fine Arts departments. The exhibit features BIG ARTS instructors, showcasing an eclectic body of work that includes a wide range of mediums. It provides a glimpse into the artistic prowess they bring […]
Walter Salles, 2024, 140 min Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some strong language, drug use, smoking and brief nudity Portuguese with subtitles One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil's newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio de Janeiro by government officials, told nothing more […]
Noah Gomez, Untitled, mixed mediaArtist Reception: Friday, May 9, 5:00PMThe partnership between Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program and Lee Health’s Art in Healthcare Program conveys the vision of healing through art. Expressive arts, in all forms, strive to provide hope and healing through the creative process. The exhibit shares the journey of each artist during […]
This film is sold out. 5:30PM - Opening Reception-Directed by Herbert James Winterstern, 1h 6 minSANIBEL began as an offbeat comedy exploring the quirky, seashell-obsessed culture of Southwest Florida. But six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian - one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history - devastated the region. As the waters receded, the crew […]
Directed by John Biffar, 1 hr 30 minThe Florida film, produced and directed by John Biffar, follows our nation’s only amputee baseball team, the Louisville Sluggers, in a heartwarming tale of resilience and indomitable spirit. Special appearances in the film include legendary onehanded MLB pitcher Jim Abbott.-This screening will feature a special guest appearance from […]
Journey Back to AlcedoDirected by Gianna Haro Vallazza, 25 minTwo 70-year-old friends return to the Galápagos Islands to continue their work in conservation, highlighting the need for more women in science.-Climbing into LifeDirected by Melissa J Davey, 52 minThe inspiring story of Dierdre Wolownick, the oldest woman to climb El Capitan. Initially not athletic, she […]