Chelsea, NY, 2007 After 20-plus years of working primarily as a photojournalist, John Nordell made a shift. To share his knowledge of image making, in 2006 he joined the faculty at Hallmark Institute of Photography. This began a photographic journey from “what to photograph?” to “how to photograph?” His dynamic evolution is here at BIG […]
FlamingoIn this exhibition, lace becomes the hidden architecture of nature, weaving through birds, flowers, butterflies, and aquatic life to reveal the delicate threads that unite all living things. Through painting and immersive installation, visitors are invited to step into a world where cultural memory and the natural world become one.About the ArtistMariaPia Malerba is an […]
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2027from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM4-session class fee: $77/$62 annual donorsSomething magical happens when you write with other people. Much like artists who paint in workshops, we will write together in an open studio format. During each session, writer and editor Barbara Freeman will serve as facilitator.The focus will […]
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2027from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 4-week class fee $265 / $212 annual donorsModel fee: $15 per student, payable in cash or check on the 2nd and 4th week of class.1-day fee: $68 if the class is not sold-out students can call the day before a class to register […]
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $190 / $152 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 […]
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $190 / $152 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 […]
Fridays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2027from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM4-session class fee: $160 / $128 annual donorsMindful Making is a process-based art class focused on self-expression, reflection, and personal meaning. Rather than emphasizing technical skills or finished products, this class invites stu-dents to explore the why behind their creative choices.Through guided prompts, dedicated […]
In 2025, artists Shah Hadjebi, Marti Koehler, MariaPia Malerba, and Wilson McCray worked on a collaborative drawing inspired by Sanibel’s designation as a sanctuary island. Created over the course of three months, the 6-foot by 125-foot mural became a powerful expression of four distinct artistic voices united by a shared connection to nature. The completed […]
Pianist Tony Siqi Yun, Gold Medalist at the First China International Music Competition (2019) is quickly becoming a sought-after soloist and recitalist. At the age of 23, he has been hailed as a “poet of the keyboard” (Pianist Magazine), and The Philadelphia Inquirer noted his thrilling performance and “interpretive flashes that point to an emergent […]