White Bear Center for the Arts' mission is to:
ENRICH LIVES by Celebrating Art
NOURISH IMAGINATION by Inspiring Creativity
BUILD UNDERSTANDING by Connecting People
Jan Johnson Drantell
Jan is a writer and editor. She was the founding publisher of Red Wheel/Weiser Books and Conari Press and has held similar positions in other publishing houses, working with authors to reorganize and rewrite their manuscripts.
She has taught writing and editing in various settings, among them Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe in Corte Madera, CA, and UC Berkeley Extension courses. She loves hanging around with other writers and sharing knowledge.
Erin Proctor
Erin earned a BFA in Metals & Jewelry from California State University, Long Beach, in 2009 and has been a passionate metal artist and instructor for 15 years. Her work often depicts her love of cats, midcentury design, aviation, and space exploration.
Jessica Turtle
Jessica is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and educator in the Saint Croix Valley. She’s the founder of Treehaus Studio, an interdisciplinary educational space that explores art, ecology, and cultural heritage.
Jessica’s creative practice spans a variety of media, including drawing, painting, and sculpture. Her work explores many themes, such as memory, pattern, nature, humor, and fairytales. She strongly advocates for wildlife and habitat restoration and communicates the inherent value and interdependence of all living and nonliving things.
What Visitors Are Saying:
“Signing up for classes at WBCA is the best thing I've done for myself in decades. Thank you for providing such a wide range of class formats and a beautiful facility to utilize.” —Mary Claire R.
“WBCA brings together a wonderful community of talented artists, many who share their knowledge, and many more who continue to build their skills. It’s an excellent place to interact with fellow artists in classes and during other events.” —Wendy S.
“WBCA is a warm, welcoming art community. The center offers a wide variety of events and classes for all artistic levels, from newcomers to experienced artists. Come, experiment and find your favorite new medium!” —Lisa S.
“We love our art center. Even if we are not creating works, we are being exposed to many types of art we have never seen and or heard of before. I always enjoy new art and the artists. The programs that are offered encompass many areas of creativity and appreciation for the arts.” —John W.