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“Carapace” Balances Strength and Grace
Every year, White Bear Center for the Arts hosts Northern Lights, a juried art exhibition. This year, a new artistic voice emerged from the crowd:...
“Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the World’s Soil”
What does earth sound like? This is a question that artist Brianna Harrington asks in her series Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the...
Faces of White Bear
If you’re looking to discover new outdoor spots in White Bear Lake, check out the campus of White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA). On display this...
Pursuing Wellness This Winter
What does wellness mean to you? People often think of wellness as it pertains to physical health, yet it is so much more than that. Wellness is the...
A Winter Scene
Charlie, a pastel painting by Wendy Peterson featured in the 2023 Members’ Exhibition at White Bear Center for the Arts, reminds me of what I love...
Studio Repose Offers Creative Internships to Students
At Studio Repose, students develop their leadership and creative skills beyond the canvas. Amid the beautiful exhibitions and celebrated...
Creative Crop Art
Who doesn’t love the crop art display at the Minnesota State Fair? The attention to detail, the artistic ingenuity, the puns! Artist Marta Shore...
The Summer of Saying “Yes!”
When I was in school, I made a goal for myself to say “yes” more. It was a decision inspired by the 2008 rom-com Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey;...
Wave of Change
Wave of Change, a fiber sculpture created by artist Barbara Riegel Bend, seems to be in motion, turning stiff metal zippers and fabric into...
Dancing Through Life at the White Bear Center for the Arts
Local dance artist Jan Chamberlin is passionate about the profound impact that dance can have in the community. After studying dance in New York...
Healing Through Art at White Bear Center for the Arts
Jeni O’Brien discovered her love for clay in 2021 when she started taking clay classes at White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA). She decided to give...
A Celebration of all Artists
Every winter, the Ford Family Gallery at White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is full—from floor to ceiling—with artwork created by WBCA members....
Finding Peace Through Ceramic Art
Local ceramic artist Tori Poeschl began her pottery journey in a North Carolina clay studio, where she spent two years honing her craft. “Clay keeps...
Visit the Spirit Bear
During the March equinox this year, Spirit Bear, a metal sculpture created by renowned artist Robin Tost, arrived at its new home at White Bear...
Artist Shares Her Techniques With Local Creatives
Louisa Podlich teaches classes at White Bear Center for the Arts. One of White Bear Lake’s creatives has returned to her roots. Artist, ceramicist...
White Bear Center for the Arts Hosts an International Plein Air Contest
While the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) building was closed during the pandemic, its operations were definitely not. As the building...
Renovation and Reopening of White Bear Center for the Arts
Remodel provides new spaces and opportunities for community. The White Bear Center for the Arts has expanded its space. Stemming from an initial...
White Bear Lake Center for the Arts Gallery Show Will Spotlight Emerging Artists of Color
This fall, in both their Ford Family Gallery and online, the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) will highlight emerging artists of color. This...
Why Residents Love White Bear Center for the Arts
A teacher and student who are active at White Bear Center for the Arts share what they love about it. The White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is a...
