White Bear Center for the Arts' mission is to:
ENRICH LIVES by Celebrating Art
NOURISH IMAGINATION by Inspiring Creativity
BUILD UNDERSTANDING by Connecting People
Polly Carlson
Polly has worked with all kinds of glass art for over 40 years.
For the last 25 years, her emphasis has been on warm glass, also known as kiln-formed or fused glass. Her favorite aspects of working with glass are experimenting and teaching. Wonder, joy, curiosity, fun, and respect for the medium best describe Polly's classes and work.
Beth Lunsford
Beth is an intuitive watercolor artist and art teacher who sees art as a means of self-expression and healing, both for herself and for her students.
Beth teaches classes in watercolor technique and color theory for adults and children, both in an elementary school and community education setting. She has also expanded her love for layering from watercolors to mixed media and clay.
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.