51st Annual Northern Lights: A Tale of Two Sculptors

For over half a century, the Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition at White Bear Center for the Arts has illuminated the creative journeys of artists living in Minnesota. Since its debut in 1974, this prestigious exhibition has fostered an environment of both challenge and solidarity for local artists, giving them a chance to showcase their…

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Teaching Artists

Meet Our Teaching Artists Maddie Althoff Cami Andersen Morris Anderson Sushila Anderson Terrie Arfi Rachel Arntson Swetha Avula Suzann Beck Sylvia Benson Deb Berry Katherine Buenger Polly Carlson Jan Chamberlin Karen Chan Alex Chinn Christopher Copeland Cara Corey Shaila Cunningham Coralette Damme Leila Denecke Ronda Dick Lisa Fertig Susan Frame Jane Grant-Abban Adam Gruetzmacher Amber…

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Exploring the Art of Printmaking With “The Fine Print”

Something new and bold will be making its mark on White Bear Center for the Arts’ Exhibition Hall starting this February. “The Fine Print,” brings the diverse world of printmaking into view through a brand-new printmaking exhibition. Featuring works from emerging and established printmakers from around Minnesota, the show will highlight a broad range of…

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Pop Up Exhibitions

Pop-up Exhibitions Inspiring art by our wonderful teaching artists is popping up in WBCA’s Community Hall! “Soil Song” by Brianna HarringtonNovember 9, 2024-January 4, 2025 “Soil Song” explores the decaying vibrancy of the world’s soil. Learn More “Glass in all Seasons” by Sushila AndersonJanuary 11-March 1, 2025 “Glass in All Seasons” is an exhibition featuring…

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51st Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition

51st Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition In the Ford Family Gallery Exhibition Dates: February 17-March 27, 2025 The Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition shines as a celebration of local artists, showcasing their artistic talents in a variety of mediums. This year marks 51 years of this well-loved juried competition. *Please note the gallery is…

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The Fine Print

The Fine Print In the Exhibition Hall Exhibition Dates: February 8-March 27, 2025 White Bear Center for the Arts is hosting “The Fine Print,” an exhibition featuring selected works from Minnesota-based emerging to established printmakers. The show will be curated by Twin Cities artists Christopher Alday, Edson Rosas, and Genie Hien Tran. Selected works will…

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Coralette Damme

Coralette Damme Coralette Damme has built a reputation as a printmaker using the moniker, The Crafty Hag. Her two decades of printmaking experience has primarily been in Florida but after a recent relocation to the Twin Cities, she’s excited to share her knowledge with a new community. As a working artist, Coralette has carved literally…

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50th Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition

50th Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition In the Ford Family Gallery Show Dates: February 19-March 29, 2024 This year WBCA celebrates 50 years of the Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition, honoring half of a century of work from artists residing in Minnesota and neighboring states. While the show has changed over the years, the…

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Peyton Scott Russell Retrospective

Peyton Scott Russell. Artwork. Retrospective. 40 Years. In the Ford Family Gallery Show Dates: February 2-March 3, 2023 Peyton Scott Russell (Peyton) started creating as a toddler and has exhibited work professionally since 1990. This retrospective exhibition highlights over 40 years, featuring work from Peyton’s elementary school years to the present. Being a graduate of…

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