Each summer, BIG ARTS Outreach Program partners with The Heights Center to provide more than 120 students in grades K–8 with hands-on visual arts experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression. In 2026, students explored the work of Piet Mondrian, Henri Matisse, Sonia and Robert Delaunay, and Jean Arp, drawing inspiration from each artist’s distinctive style […]
I Could See Beyond Marie-Chloé Duval examines the underlying frameworks —both physical and invisible— that organize human interaction and perception. Grounded in close observation of contemporary society, the series positions painting as a space of inquiry, asking viewers to look beyond first impressions and consider the systems that quietly shape how we relate, move, and […]
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $239 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and kiln firing.Hand-building for the intermediate to the advanced. We will explore more hand-building […]
Thursdays November 5, 12, 19, & December 3, 10, 17, 2026(No class on Thursday 11/26/26 Holiday)from 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 […]
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-week class fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20- lb. bag of clay – glaze, and kiln firing. Purchased as needed through the box officeDiscover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building!This beginner-friendly class is perfect for […]
Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $142 / $114 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit $125This class will combine beginning and advanced students. It will be 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 […]
Glorious, Nancy Sperte Step into the world of original artworks of Southwest Florida artists featuring an array of genres, styles, media and design. See how color enriches senses of energy, harmony, contrast and mood—from quiet and elegant to festive and dramatic. Artist Reception: Friday, December 18, 5PM
2026, PG-13, 100 minDirected by Anthony MarasStarring: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry CondonIn the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdM4tdLQBg0
Tuesday, December 15, 2026from 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 […]
Experience the magic of the season as BIG ARTS transforms its halls into a holiday wonderland. Find handcrafted treasures from local artists in our Gift Shop. Capture a photo with Santa, sing along to Christmas carols led by the BIG ARTS Chorus, enjoy light bites and refreshments, explore a new exhibit, meet the artists, and […]