Into Nature Jr. Youth Plein Air Exhibition
July 25-August 22, 2025
In the Community Hallway
Into Nature Jr. is a youth plein air exhibition celebrating the beauty of a Minnesota summer through the eyes of young artists ages 6-15.
What is plein air? It's a French term meaning "in the open air." Which just means it's a fun way of making art outside. Artists who paint en plein air work outdoors, capturing the beauty of nature at that moment—whether it’s a park, the beach, or even your backyard.
Register now through July 19 to participate.
Participation dates: June 16-July 19, 2025
Kids are encouraged to paint or draw outside. It can be in their backyard, at a local park, or even on the campus of White Bear Center for the Arts. There are plenty of places to find inspiration around White Bear Lake, just remember to get parental consent before you start!
Into Nature Jr. Youth Plein Air Exhibition
Come see White Bear Lake in a new light—through the eyes and artistry of young artists. All submitted works will be on display from July 25-August 22, 2025.
Artwork Drop-Off
Monday, July 14-Saturday, July 19, 2025, during regular business hours.
Artwork Pick-Up
Saturday, September 28, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
Monday, September 30, 10:30 AM-7:30 PM
Into Nature Jr. Community Reception
Friday, July 25, 12:00-1:00 PM
All are welcome to come celebrate the next generation of outdoor artists and see nature in a whole new way! Join us in the Community Studio for light refreshments.
Join us for Into Nature week!
Kids in grades 1-5 can explore the great outdoors and draw inspiration from their surroundings to create painted landscapes in Imagine Art from July 14-18.
Teens ages 11-16 can join in on the fun, capturing the beauty of nature in their own Outdoor Landscape Paintings from July 14-16.
Then on Friday, July 18, come on down to WBCA for Midsummer Art Fest to enjoy an art sale, art activities, live music, and more!
Waiver
WBCA reserves the right to refuse any artwork for any reason. Reasonable care will be taken in handling and displaying artwork, but no responsibility is assumed by White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) for loss or damage of any kind. Submission of work indicates acceptance of these conditions and agreement that digital or photographic images may be used for WBCA's publicity purposes, including on social media and the WBCA website.
Call 651-407-0597 or email gallery@whitebeararts.org with any questions.