BIG ARTS - Music, Arts, and Entertainment

07/19/2024

Today, we were thrilled to welcome amazing students from Pace Center for Girls to BIG ARTS for a special field trip! These inspiring young women are earning credits towards graduation through summer art enrichment programming. We’re proud to support their educational journey and provide a space for artistic growth.

07/12/2024

Registration for the 2024-2025 Workshop Season is now OPEN! 🎉 Whether you're interested in Adult Classes & Workshops or Master Classes, we've got something for everyone. Explore all the details and find your perfect workshop here: bigarts.org/programs/workshops. To register, please call our box office at 239.395.0900.

Dive into BIG ARTS workshops, rooted in 40 years of history. Celebrate artistry with diverse workshops led by seasoned instructors in Sanibel Island.

07/06/2024

Attention all artists entering 2nd grade through 12th grade … Join us next week at BIG ARTS for youth art class, "Dragon Eye Sculpture," led by Erica Sharp. Students will have the opportunity to design and bring to life their very own dragon!

🔹Monday & Tuesday, July 15 & 16, 10:00AM-12:00PM

🔹Information and Registration: https://bigarts.org/event/dragon-eye-sculpture-instructor-erica-sharp/

07/03/2024

07/03/2024

Please note that BIG ARTS will be closed Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4.

We wish everyone a beautiful holiday weekend! Have fun and stay safe 🇺🇸

06/29/2024

Calling young artists aged 10-14 … Join us next week at BIG ARTS for youth art class: "Mosaics and More," led by talented instructor Petra Kaiser. Learn the art of fused glass - create projects like wind chimes, dishes, jewelry, wall hangings, and more!

🔹Monday–Friday, July 8-12, 10:00AM-12:00PM

🔹Information and Registration: https://bigarts.org/event/mosaics-and-more-instructor-petra-kaiser/

06/28/2024

This week BIG ARTS has been filled with creativity and joy! We welcomed our first group of kids from the Heights Foundation on Monday, kicking off an exciting series of summer camp field trips. Throughout the week, more groups joined us for art projects, gallery visits, and to create beautiful artwork together.

We're incredibly grateful to have the Heights Center as an outreach partner.

The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center

06/26/2024

Yesterday was a blast at BIG ARTS as we welcomed children from the Heights Foundation summer camp! They dove into creative projects across our studios, leaving behind beautiful artworks for an upcoming Heights exhibit. We're grateful to have the Heights Center as an outreach program partner, and can't wait to host more groups today, tomorrow, and Friday. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us! 🌞 The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center

06/18/2024

We had a great time at our first youth workshop, Gelli Print Art, this morning! The projects came out absolutely BEAUTIFUL 🎨

Additional youth classes are still available this summer at BIG ARTS… Visit https://bigarts.org/youth-classes/ to learn more and to register today!

06/12/2024

We're thrilled to announce that the talented visual arts students from Florida SouthWestern State College have started setting up their exhibit, "Bootcamp: An Immersive Experience in Contemporary Art," in BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery!

Join us for the opening of the exhibit as part of Art Vibe, this Saturday, June 15, from 5-8PM.

The evening will be filled with:

👩‍🎨 Artist Demonstrations 🎶 Live Music 🍻 Craft Beer 🍤 Hearty Appetizers

Spread the word and bring your friends along for a vibrant celebration of art and creativity… Rain or shine!

06/12/2024

Reminder that Saturday is the final day to register for the BIG ARTS Youth Class "Gelli Art," a mixed-media art class open to students entering 2nd grade through 12th grade. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your kids to explore their creativity!

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 18th

🕒 Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM

📍 Location: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel

Secure your spot today by registering before Saturday! Visit https://bigarts.org/youth-classes/ for information and registration instructions.

06/04/2024

Looking for a great gift? Or a unique piece to add to your summer decor? Check out the BIG ARTS Gift Shop - filled with one-of-kind keepsakes from local artists! Stop in and shop Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM.

05/28/2024

Artists from I love Special Pops visited their exhibit: “Art as Therapy, Hope and Healing Through Art” at BIG ARTS today. They participated in a fun, flower art project 🌸 and enjoyed a great, group lunch in the gallery. The BIG ARTS team is so proud to partner with such amazing organizations! Lee Health

05/23/2024

🎬 A huge thank you to director, John Biffar and stars, Lexy Prodromos and Johnny Jensen for joining us at BIG ARTS tonight for the screening of ‘Flamenco Sevilla' as part of the Fort Myers Film Festival! We are honored to show this captivating documentary on the beautiful art and music of Flamenco 💃

Don't miss out on the rest of the festival happening at BIG ARTS this Friday and Saturday! Grab your tickets and more info at: https://bigarts.org/event/fort-myers-film-festival-at-big-arts/

05/23/2024

Jacquelyn Kisic of WINK News came out to BIG ARTS today to interview our Gallery Director, Wilson McCray about the incredible artwork born from the aftermath of the hurricane.

Among the remarkable pieces, Wendy Klemperer’s “Causeway Panther” stands tall, crafted from rebar salvaged from the storm.

Another highlight is Jonas Striner’s “Square Wave” which was removed, refined and recently rebuilt at BIG ARTS.

Art has the unique power to turn destruction into beauty! Look for the full story on Wink News in the next two weeks!

05/21/2024

A special visitor at BIG ARTS today! 🐶

05/18/2024

BIG ARTS proudly presents its lineup of Summer 2024 Youth Classes featuring Gelli Print Art, Dragon Eye Sculptures, and Mosaics and More. Scheduled throughout June and July in BIG ARTS beautiful classrooms, the classes cater to students from 2nd grade all the way to high school! For class descriptions, dates, times and registration information, visit BIGARTS.org/youth-classes/

05/12/2024

Reinstallation of the Square Wave sculpture at BIG ARTS! We’re so happy to have this beautiful piece back home ☺️

05/07/2024

The BIG ARTS Community Band is calling all instrumentalists to join our vibrant ensemble!

For more information and to sign up today, email Missy Calkin at [email protected].

05/01/2024

Sneak peek 🫣into the “Art as Therapy” exhibit currently being installed in BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery! This powerful collaboration between Hope Healthcare and Lee Health will open this Friday, May 3! Join us from 5-7PM for the multi-artist reception.

See BIG ARTS 2️⃣ new exhibits and engage with the artists while enjoying complimentary wine, beverages and light bites!

04/29/2024

We are thrilled to welcome the Fort Myers Film Festival to BIG ARTS! Save the dates for these three incredible films 🎬🎬🎬

Thursday, May 23, 7:00PM: “Flamenco Sevilla”
Friday, May 24, 7:00PM: “From Laughter to Legacy: Captiva’s Jensen Family”
Saturday, May 25, 7:00PM: “Women of the Watershed”

Information and tickets at bigarts.org/programs/film-series/ or (239) 395-0999

Fort Myers Film Festival

04/29/2024

We’ve been selected by the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program! For the month of May, when you purchase a reusable bag at the Winn Dixie located at 13334 S. Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, FL, $1 will be donated to BIG ARTS! You can also purchase these bags in bulk by contacting [email protected]!

04/22/2024

SNEAK PEEK 🫣 into “The Inaugural Artists Collective” - the new exhibit coming soon to BIG ARTS Mezzanine Gallery! Visit us this Saturday, April 28 to see the full exhibit and join us Friday, May 3 from 5-7PM for the artists’ reception!

04/19/2024

Members of the BIG ARTS team hard at work putting together some amazing programming for 2025 - stay tuned! 🎙️🎨🎻

04/17/2024

A great afternoon at BIG ARTS - Van Gogh Pelicans Wine & Paint Mixer with instructor Sissi Janku!

04/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended BIG ARTS Family Day! It was a fantastic event filled with fun, food, circus-themed cocktails and mocktails, an engaging art project, a stilt walker, hula hoop lessons and an unbelievable performance by The Great Dubois. We were thrilled to see old friends and new faces at BIG ARTS!

04/13/2024

Registration is now open for BIG ARTS Summer 2024 Youth Classes! Visit bigarts.org/youth-classes/ for details and registration.

04/09/2024

A huge shout out to David Lowden and Bank of The Islands for their generous support of the BIG ARTS 2024 Annual Benefit! We appreciate your time, talent and commitment to keeping the BIG ARTS mission alive!

04/08/2024

On Saturday night, BIG ARTS hosted the last event of the 2024 Performing Arts Series. We wanted to give a huge shoutout to our event and bar staff who kept the Platinum Club and bars running so smoothly this entire season! Thank you 🥰

04/03/2024

SAVE THE DATE for BIG ARTS FAMILY DAY!
Sunday, April 14, 3-6PM

This amazing, free community gathering is complete with “make and take” art experiences, food, beverages, stilt walkers, jugglers, and a performance by the Great Dubois - the most unique two-person circus show you will ever see!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT BUT A TICKET IS REQUIRED – Visit bigarts.org/event/family-day/ or call (239) 395-0900 to reserve your tickets today!