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Exhibits on display at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS is hosting “A Retrospective,” by artist Bea Pappas, in the Mezzanine Gallery on Sanibel In addition, “In The Blink Of An Eye” by Mariapia Malerba is on display in the West Gallery from now through Jan 21 The mural celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature, merging the gentle presence of the manatee with oversized flowers and butterflies that symbolize transformation and freedom BIG ARTS also recently reported that “Square Wave” by Jonas Stirner the outside sculpture that was destroyed in Hurricane Ian is on the road to repair. The galleries are open Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 3 p m For more information, visit https://bigarts org/ or call 239-395-0900 BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel