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Discover your creative side at White Bear Center for the Arts

From hands-on classes in ceramics, painting, fiber arts, and more to inspiring exhibitions and community events, WBCA is your art center to explore, create, and connect.

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Classes & Workshops

At WBCA, we believe that everyone has an artist inside them waiting to be discovered. Explore hundreds of art classes for all ages and abilities to learn something new, build community, or grow as an artist.

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Exhibitions

Our exhibition spaces are more than just a space—they are a vibrant platform for showcasing diverse perspectives, nurturing emerging and established artists in our community and beyond, and a place for people to gather.

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Imagine Art

Spark creativity all summer long at Imagine Art, WBCA’s youth art camp! Happening this June through August for grades 1-8.

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Upcoming Classes

Summer Solstice Sound Bath Celebrations

Jun 20, 2025

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White on Black Zentangle Style Drawing

Jun 28, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

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Macramé Flowers

Jun 28, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

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Introduction to Bargello: Embroidered Bookmark

Jun 30, 2025 2:00PM—5:00PM

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Acrylic and Collage Flower Vase

Jul 02, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

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Nordic Folk Art Animal Cross Stitch

Jul 02, 2025 2:00PM—5:00PM

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The Great WBCA Throw Down

Jul 09, 2025 6:00PM—Jul 30, 2025 8:30PM

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Upcoming Events

Summer Solstice Sound Bath Celebrations

Friday, June 20, 4:00-5:00 PM

Join us for a peaceful and transformative experience to celebrate the Summer Solstice for all ages. Adults enjoy an outdoor sound bath while youth are guided through a kijiji, a playful but meaningful exploration of the summer solstice.

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Sandcastles & Creatures Building Contest

Saturday, June 21, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

It’s almost time for the Sandcastles & Creatures Building Contest. Get out your buckets and shovels and head to Memorial Beach for Manitou Days to build your own sandcastle or creature and see who comes out on top!

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Midsummer Art Fest

Friday, July 18, 12:00-6:00 PM

Art, community, and music all come together for Midsummer Art Fest at White Bear Center for the Arts. Shop from WBCA students and teaching artists at the art sale. Make something new at interactive art stations. Or, if you’re competing in WBCA’s Into Nature Plein Air Competition, pick up your lanyard, bring your paints, and capture the scene.

Interested in Selling Your Artwork? Apply To Be a Vendor.

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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.