Big Collage Takes Over Hyannis Harbor Arts Center

On February 3 Big Collage will be in the house (or the Barn!) with a variety of exhibits and events showcasing young artists and designers in all disciplines at . 

Two group exhibits will fill the gallery walls, while open mics, musical performances, spoken word events, workshops and dances fill the spaces in between.  

Big Collage is a collective of creative Cape Codders from visual artists to musicians , performers, writers and chefs in both traditional and contemporary media.  They are serious artists who put intention over credentials, who view art as a vehicle for personal and social transformation.

Big Collage was founded by artists Greta Ribb and Harley Gardner who saw a need to facilitate progressive, playful, envelope-pushing art on the Cape.  For two years they have worked tirelessly to form a thriving ensemble of dedicated interdisciplinary artists and performers.  Recent happenings include the Winter Blues Ball, Mayday, A Tribute to Cape Cod, plus a series of Halloween events.

Big Collage is dedicated to looking beyond the idyllic summer seaside resort view of Cape Cod to some of the grittier truths of day to day struggles of year round residents.  They do not shy away from themes of substance abuse, suicide and economic challenges faced by Cape Codders, especially young adults who try to make the Cape their home.

Exhibits:

WHAT WE LOVE: OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, February 3 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm

THE LITTLE THINGS: OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, February 17 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Events:

EPIC INDOOR FLEA MARKET
Sunday, February 5 • 9:00am - 6:00pm

EXQUISITE CORPSE: COLLABORATIVE SURREALISM and POTLUCK
Saturday, February 4 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm

WEIRDO DANCE PARTY (with Church Organ & DJ J.H. Chase)
Friday, February 10 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm

PUNK & PAGAN V-DAY PROM
featuring THE INFRAMEN (& SURPRISE GUEST DJs!)
Saturday, February 11 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm

OPEN MIC with Open Mike and Micah
Wednesday, February 15 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE
Saturday, February 18 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm

WORD UP: POETRY, PROSE, & ONE-ACT PLAYS
Friday, February 24 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm

FROM THE HEART MEDIA'S MUSICAL SHOWCASE
Saturday, February 25 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm

THE LAST HUZZAH: OPEN MIC w/ Open Mike & Micah
Wednesday, February 29 • 11:00pm - 2:00am

New events may be added over the month, so be sure to check bigcollage.net, facebook.com/bigcollage and hyartsdistrict.com web sites for up to date information.

Information from a Big Collage/Hyannis Harbor Arts Center press release.