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White Bear Center for the Arts

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White Bear Center for the Arts

Enriching lives by celebrating art, nourishing imagination, and connecting people.

Join us for art classes, workshops, exhibitions, and events at whitebeararts.org

06/01/2026

New month, new and exciting things at WBCA! 🎨✨

Drop in any day this week from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM and help contribute to a community collage as part of our themed studio weeks.

Then stop by the Exhibition Hall to explore our WBCA Instructor Showcase! From painting and drawing to clay, fiber arts, and more, this showcase celebrates the creativity and talent of our teaching artists.

We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

05/28/2026

This warm weather has us dreaming of sunny painting days 🎨☀️

There are only a few days left to register for the 7th Annual Into Nature Plein Air Competition at WBCA! Over six weeks, artists of all skill levels are invited to get outside, get inspired, and paint the beauty of summer.

Registration closes May 30, so don’t miss your chance to paint your summer! 🌿🖌️

Plus, WBCA is excited to offer a full slate of Plein Air classes and activities this season, with opportunities for painters and writers alike to connect with nature and create outdoors.

Learn more + sign up at whitebeararts.org/exhibitions/into-nature-2026

05/27/2026

The gallery is about to bloom!🌸

Join us for Week 2 of Themed Studio Weeks in the Ford Family Gallery: Fiber Flowers — “Watch ’Em Grow…” from June 8 to 12.

Spend the week creating flower and nature-inspired fiber art while contributing to a collaborative gallery installation on display June 13–20.

The week’s lineup includes:

🌷 Knitted Blossoms
🌿 Mindful Stitched Leaves
🌸 Hand-Sewn Blossoms
🪡 Quilted Flowers
🧶 Floral Granny Squares with 3D Flowers
💬 Lecture: “A Living for the Earnest: A Fortune for the Capable.”

Whether you’re stitching, quilting, knitting, or simply looking for a creative week surrounded by fellow makers, something is blooming for everyone.

Register now at whitebeararts.org/week-2-fiber-flowers

05/24/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

🎨☀️ We’re looking for volunteers to help make Imagine Art summer camps a joyful, welcoming, and creative experience for our campers!

From mosaics and ceramics to fiber arts, nature projects, and mixed media, this summer is packed with creativity, and we’d love a few extra helping hands during our midday camp transitions.

Volunteer roles may include:
✨ Camper check-in/check-out
✨ Lunch supervision
✨ Helping instructors reset classrooms
✨ Guiding campers between spaces

Interested? Email [email protected]

05/21/2026

Our themed studio weeks are almost here, and we would love for you to join in on the fun! 🖼️

Beginning the first week of June, our gallery will open as a studio space where anyone can stop by and contribute to a collaborative collage project. The completed artwork will be unveiled at Summer Community Day on June 6.

Join us Monday through Saturday, June 1–6, anytime between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. No registration is required, just stop in and create with us!

05/19/2026

Create, connect, and celebrate at WBCA’s Summer Community Day! 🌈✨

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of free art-making projects, a collaborative community collage, and creative activities for all ages.

Saturday, June 6 | 1:00–3:00 PM

Make art, spend time together, and celebrate the start of summer!

05/13/2026

Ready to try something new? This summer, the Ford Family Gallery will become a space for collaborative artistic creation, with YOU as our star artist. Throughout the weeks from June 1-28, come along as we delve into various art-making techniques every week.⁠
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Week 1: Community Collage Drop-In⁠ 🟪
Week 2: Fiber Flower Creations⁠ 🌸
Week 3: Mosaic Window Sessions⁠ 🪟
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For additional details and to sign up for a class, check out whitebeararts.org/exhibitions/themed-studio-weeks

05/08/2026

Last night’s Heart 4 Art fundraiser was truly unforgettable, and we are overflowing with gratitude. ❤️🎨⁠
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and celebrated with us. Your generosity and support allow WBCA to continue bringing the transformative power of art to our community through workshops, exhibitions, and meaningful creative connections.⁠
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Because of you, art remains accessible, welcoming, healing, and inspiring for all. 💛⁠
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If you believe in the power of art to connect and uplift, we invite you to consider making a donation to help us continue this important mission.

05/06/2026

Recently, we held our community reception for the annual "Vision & Verse" exhibition featuring high school visual arts and writing.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the over 400 students, parents, educators, and family members who joined us to honor the creativity of these talented high schoolers.

Be sure to visit the exhibition before it ends, May 15!🌟

Address

4971 Long Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN
55110

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 8:30pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16514070597

Website

http://WhiteBearArts.org/

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