Founded in 1968, White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is a non-profit community art center serving people of all abilities and generations. WBCA offers art classes, showcases exhibitions from a diverse range of artists, and connects the community to art resources.

Upcoming Classes/Events

Intermediate to Advanced Painting

Apr 02, 2024 1:00PM—Apr 23, 2024 3:30PM

Intermediate Pastel

Apr 03, 2024 1:30PM—Apr 17, 2024 4:00PM

Still Life Painting in Oil

Apr 04, 2024 1:30PM—Apr 18, 2024 4:00PM

Portrait Drawing with Graphite Pencils

Apr 08, 2024 5:00PM—Apr 29, 2024 7:00PM

Grant Writing for Artists

Apr 13, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

Woodfire Exploration

Apr 16, 2024 6:00PM—Jun 16, 2024

Zac Spates Pottery Studio

Spring Inspired Basket Weaving

Apr 30, 2024 5:00PM—May 02, 2024 9:00PM

Amanda Wirig

Amanda’s paintings and mixed media work utilize pop culture and humor to address social and political issues in a meaningful way. In addition to her art, she is a musician, teaching artist, and the owner of 119 North Weatherly art gallery in Minneapolis.

From 2018-2019 she served as a fine arts juror as part of the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars.

Chris Copeland

Chris first developed his interest in open and serene landscapes growing up in rural Washington County. Painting outdoors on location, Copeland’s main concern is to record nature’s transient moments where the light is fleeting and most effective. Using loose but controlled brushwork, he works quickly to capture the atmospheric effects of light, shadow and color as they play on the land.

Both emotional and expressive in content, his work is a testament to the mysterious beauty of nature.

Collette La Beau

Collette La Beau is a Minnesota based artist who works in colored pencils, gouache, acrylic gouache, watercolor, and graphite pencils!

Her artwork is vibrant, colorful, and highly inspired by the world around her!