2025/2026 Calendar
I Am My Home
Mariapia Malerba
West Gallery
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary…
Annual Artists Collective
Mezzanine Gallery
Artist Reception: Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
This annual exhibit highlights the work of artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS Workshops and Classes.
Art as Therapy
Dunham Family Gallery
Artist Reception: Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
This collaboration between Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program and Lee Health’s Arts in Healthcare Program highlights the healing power of creative expression.
Muscle Shoals
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as “I’ll Take You There”, “Brown Sugar”, and “When a Man Loves a Woman”.
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
The life and career of Little Richard, the one-of-a-kind rock ‘n’ roll icon who shaped the world of music.
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Student Exhibit
Florida SouthWestern State College
Dunham Family Gallery
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
BIG ARTS is proud to collaborate with Florida SouthWestern State College to showcase the work of emerging artists.
Art Vibe
An unforgettable evening of artistic inspiration at this free and open-to-the-public event!
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GLASS MOSAICS AND MORE
Instructor: Petra Kaiser
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Ages 10-14
Students will have fun learning the art of fused glass. First, creating projects like wind chimes, dishes, jewelry, wall hangings, and more.
BRING OUT YOUR INNER PICASSO
Instructor: Dana Nicloy
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Ages 9-12 (students entering 4th, 5th & 6th grade)
During this 1-week pottery camp, students will learn how to create colorful clay masks inspired by the artist, Picasso. Using the “slab” method, students will roll out a flat piece of clay to form the base of their masks.
ART EXPLORERS CAMP
Instructor: Erica Sharp
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Students entering 3rd grade through 9th grade
This hands-on, creativity-packed art camp invites students to explore exciting techniques across painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture!