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WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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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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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

Portraits in Soft Pastel

Jul 24, 2025 1:30PM—Jul 31, 2025 4:30PM

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Collage Cover Mini Coptic Sketchbook

Jul 29, 2025 6:00PM—Aug 19, 2025 8:30PM

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Improvisation for Non-Performers

Jul 30, 2025 6:30PM—Aug 20, 2025 8:30PM

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Metallic Mosaic Notebooks

Aug 01, 2025 1:00PM—Aug 15, 2025 3:30PM

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Jewelry Lab

Aug 02, 2025 10:00AM—Aug 09, 2025 12:30PM

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Custom Bezel Set Sea Glass Pendant

Aug 02, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Plein Air Painting

Aug 06, 2025 1:30PM—Aug 27, 2025 4:00PM

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Upcoming Events

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.

Are You a Musician? Apply To Play a One-Hour Set.

Into Nature Jr.

June 16-July 19, 2025

Get outside to paint or draw for Into Nature Jr. open to ages 6-15. All submitted works will be on display for the "Into Nature Jr. Youth Plein Air Exhibition" from July 25-August 22.

Register by July 19 To Participate.

Into Nature Plein Air Competiton

July 18-31, 2025

Paint en plein air in White Bear Lake and surrounding areas. After the competition ends, all submissions will be on display for the "Into Nature Plein Air Exhibition" in the Ford Family Gallery August 7-22.

Register by July 11 To Participate.

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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.