Image Title: To the Left Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM “The process of making art starts with an abstract memory or feeling that sparks inspiration, leading to a colorful, gestural exploration. As the work progresses, my conscious thoughts and personal symbols emerge, often through groups or lone swimmers—metaphors for navigating life. My […]
Image Title: New Winds, 2024Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM“Reynier Llanes is a master of color and form and figure. The narratives are born of fables and Magic Realism where tapestries of fantasy and unlikely narratives intertwine with our reality. His work evokes our curiosity and fills our hearts. The human scale canvases […]
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary. Without the reef, a thousand of species lose their story. Without care, we lose our home. To hold life, we must protect what sustains it. To feel at home in this world, we must remember we are not alone […]
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17, 2025from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $135 / $108 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit: $125 This class will combine beginning and advanced students. 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 will provide students […]
Rungano Nyoni, 2024, 1h 39mPG-13 for thematic material involving sexual abuse, some drug use and suggestive referencesOn an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5BWTLZjYR0
Class fee: $65 / $52 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student, all supplies provided for art projectEnjoy this fun-filled evening creating silk painted scarves!Deborah will inspire students with examples and designs from her own creations, guiding students with the application of dye on silk using a brush.Students will come away from the class with their […]
Celebrate the season with Christmas Around the World, a festive holiday concert filled with joyful harmonies from the BIG ARTS Community Chorus and BIG ARTS Concert Band. This year’s program journeys through global traditions with international carols alongside beloved favorites, plus a heartwarming sing-along with lyrics on screen. Enjoy creative arrangements, classic holiday moments, and […]