Our mission is to provide quality cultural and educational experiences in the arts to the residents and visitors of Sanibel, Captiva, and neighboring communities.

Known as Sanibel and Captiva's home for all the arts, BIG ARTS has been providing cultural enrichment and fulfillment to island residents and visitors since 1979. BIG ARTS began when a group of artists dreamed of a cultural center on the island. Today, BIG ARTS members and participants enjoy a wide spectrum of performing and visual arts events, and the community participates in more than 250 educational classes and workshops each year.

Treat yourself to time at BIG ARTS on Sanibel. Relax in the beautiful garden, view the art in the galleries, visit the gift shop, and learn about the variety of events the islands' dynamic cultural arts center has to offer. Whether your interest is in classical, jazz, or popular music; dance; the visual arts; lectures; film or live theater; or in attending a class or workshop BIG ARTS has something for everyone!