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- On Mindfulness, Astrology, and Tarot: Video Podcast
- Comfort Food: Karen Parkman’s Spiced Red Lentil Soup
- Short Films: SXSW 2020 Online
- Authors Reading Their Books Online: Kids – Young Adults
- Excellent Resource for Writing during COVID-19
- Textile Center: Youth Fiber Art Kits and #TCshowandtell
- 10 University Art Classes, Free!
- Art Online: Best, Local, & Must-See
- Learn Zentangle with Sue Swanson
- Great Free Coloring Books
Stories & News
- Karen’s WBCA Picks: Back to the “Classics”Click here for Karen’s Spiced Red Lentil Soup recipe mentioned in the interview at the bottom of the page. By Karen Parkman, WBCA Receptionist &…
- Painting Demo Video with Lisa Fertig, WBCA InstructorLisa Fertig’s watercolor landscape teaching video is below! WBCA is keeping in touch with its professional teaching artists to see how their work is impacted…
- Reflections with WBCA Teaching Artist Sylvia Bensonby Sylvia Benson During this time of Covid-19, I am staying home and been trying some new techniques with my alcohol inks. It’s rather calming…
- Learn Zentangle with Sue SwansonIt’s safe to say we could all use some relaxing, meditative art practices right about now. WBCA artist Sue Swanson is here to help. Along…
- 1:1 Donation MatchOnline fundraising platform Benevity has launched a $300,000 matching campaign for qualified nonprofits like White Bear Center for the Arts. UPDATE: This match disappeared with…
- Virtual Views of the MississippiTom Stewart’s Views of the Mississippi: Past and Present contrasts iconic Twin Cities landscapes through paintings. Stewart, who received a Minnesota State Arts Board Artist…
- WBCA Suspending Services in response to COVID-19White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is immediately suspending all services, classes, and events in response to the spread of COVID-19. Tentatively, the Center…
- Pam Collins: Artist HighlightSeeing one of Pam Collin’s fabric landscapes can be a surreal experience. At first it looks like beautiful bold brush strokes. Taking a closer look,…
- WriteNow! with Josh Lehrby Ellie Fuelling, Development & Marketing Assistant “We haven’t seen our last Hemingway,” Josh Lehr said as he sat in the WBCA atrium, discussing the…
- Tea Ceremonies to bring Deep Conversations about Water to the Vadnais Lake WatershedAnnouncing a grant-funded partnership between the Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO) and White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA)! This summer, White Bear…
