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 […]
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 […]
Mondays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and kiln firing.During this 6-week course, beginning students will learn the basics of throwing clay […]
Mondays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2027& Tuesdays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16 23, 30, 2027from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMStudents can register for either Monday or Tuesday6-week class fee: $295/$236 annual donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20 lb. bag of clay – glaze, and kiln firing. Purchased as needed through […]
Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2027from 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 […]
Thursdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2027from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 is purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay, glaze used and firing artwork.“Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing?”Step away […]
Fridays, February 26, & March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2027 from 9:30am to 12:30pm 1-day fee: $25 each Friday Available to currently registered students only. Open studio offers students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork. The studio time cannot be used for production work, defined as high-volume production; creating multiple […]
Wednesdays, March 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, March 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 […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 8, 9, 2027 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM2-day workshop fee: $155 / $124 Annual DonorsSupply fee: $40 per student payable to the instructorIn this class, we will be using seagrass to weave one-of-a-kind pieces. Seagrass is several feet long and is easy to work with. It is an ideal medium […]
2026, R, 115 min Directed by James Gray Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller Two brothers pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme that terrorizes their family, testing their bond as betrayal becomes possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSje7ZoPVM
Graciously Sponsored byJoAnn and Bob GlickJon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers: And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle; Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power; The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels; and His Truth Is Marching On: John […]
Duo Mundi George & Guli captivates global audiences with their exciting, innovative, and diverse programming style, creating beautifully synchronized performances for dueling pianos that engage both the eye and ear in a dance of emotions. Their programming spans both the standard and contemporary repertoire, and they have commissioned exciting new works from national and international […]
Graciously Sponsored by Jim and Dulce DossThe award-winning team of Kenny and Amanda Smith has cultivated a global reputation for delivering fresh, heartfelt bluegrass music for over two decades. Partners in life and music, the duo met in the late nineties while Kenny was performing with the legendary Lonesome River Band. Since launching their own […]