White Bear Center for the Arts

White Bear Center for the Arts Enriching lives by celebrating art, nourishing imagination, and connecting people.

Join us for art classes, workshops, exhibitions, and events at whitebeararts.org

Summer has arrived! 🌞 🏖️😎Join us at Memorial Beach on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with your bucket and...
06/09/2026

Summer has arrived! 🌞 🏖️😎

Join us at Memorial Beach on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with your bucket and shovel for a delightful morning of sandy activities! The Sandcastles & Creatures competition returns, and we’re excited to witness your imaginative masterpieces this year.

Invite your family and friends to unleash their creativity! There’s no need to sign up, and everyone is invited!

Tomorrow is the day! ☀️🎨Don’t forget to join us for our Summer Community Day—an afternoon filled with art, connection, c...
06/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day! ☀️🎨

Don’t forget to join us for our Summer Community Day—an afternoon filled with art, connection, creativity, and excitement. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors as we come together to celebrate our community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

06/01/2026

New month, new and exciting things at WBCA! 🎨✨

Drop in any day this week from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM and help contribute to a community collage as part of our themed studio weeks.

Then stop by the Exhibition Hall to explore our WBCA Instructor Showcase! From painting and drawing to clay, fiber arts, and more, this showcase celebrates the creativity and talent of our teaching artists.

We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

This warm weather has us dreaming of sunny painting days 🎨☀️There are only a few days left to register for the 7th Annua...
05/28/2026

This warm weather has us dreaming of sunny painting days 🎨☀️

There are only a few days left to register for the 7th Annual Into Nature Plein Air Competition at WBCA! Over six weeks, artists of all skill levels are invited to get outside, get inspired, and paint the beauty of summer.

Registration closes May 30, so don’t miss your chance to paint your summer! 🌿🖌️

Plus, WBCA is excited to offer a full slate of Plein Air classes and activities this season, with opportunities for painters and writers alike to connect with nature and create outdoors.

Learn more + sign up at whitebeararts.org/exhibitions/into-nature-2026

05/27/2026

The gallery is about to bloom!🌸

Join us for Week 2 of Themed Studio Weeks in the Ford Family Gallery: Fiber Flowers — “Watch ’Em Grow…” from June 8 to 12.

Spend the week creating flower and nature-inspired fiber art while contributing to a collaborative gallery installation on display June 13–20.

The week’s lineup includes:

🌷 Knitted Blossoms
🌿 Mindful Stitched Leaves
🌸 Hand-Sewn Blossoms
🪡 Quilted Flowers
🧶 Floral Granny Squares with 3D Flowers
💬 Lecture: “A Living for the Earnest: A Fortune for the Capable.”

Whether you’re stitching, quilting, knitting, or simply looking for a creative week surrounded by fellow makers, something is blooming for everyone.

Register now at whitebeararts.org/week-2-fiber-flowers

We will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/24/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

🎨☀️ We’re looking for volunteers to help make Imagine Art summer camps a joyful, welcoming, and creative experience for ...
05/22/2026

🎨☀️ We’re looking for volunteers to help make Imagine Art summer camps a joyful, welcoming, and creative experience for our campers!

From mosaics and ceramics to fiber arts, nature projects, and mixed media, this summer is packed with creativity, and we’d love a few extra helping hands during our midday camp transitions.

Volunteer roles may include:
✨ Camper check-in/check-out
✨ Lunch supervision
✨ Helping instructors reset classrooms
✨ Guiding campers between spaces

Interested? Email [email protected]

05/21/2026

Our themed studio weeks are almost here, and we would love for you to join in on the fun! 🖼️

Beginning the first week of June, our gallery will open as a studio space where anyone can stop by and contribute to a collaborative collage project. The completed artwork will be unveiled at Summer Community Day on June 6.

Join us Monday through Saturday, June 1–6, anytime between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. No registration is required, just stop in and create with us!

Create, connect, and celebrate at WBCA’s Summer Community Day! 🌈✨Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of free ...
05/19/2026

Create, connect, and celebrate at WBCA’s Summer Community Day! 🌈✨

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of free art-making projects, a collaborative community collage, and creative activities for all ages.

Saturday, June 6 | 1:00–3:00 PM

Make art, spend time together, and celebrate the start of summer!

Ready to try something new? This summer, the Ford Family Gallery will become a space for collaborative artistic creation...
05/13/2026

Ready to try something new? This summer, the Ford Family Gallery will become a space for collaborative artistic creation, with YOU as our star artist. Throughout the weeks from June 1-28, come along as we delve into various art-making techniques every week.⁠
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Week 1: Community Collage Drop-In⁠ 🟪
Week 2: Fiber Flower Creations⁠ 🌸
Week 3: Mosaic Window Sessions⁠ 🪟
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For additional details and to sign up for a class, check out whitebeararts.org/exhibitions/themed-studio-weeks

Address

4971 Long Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN
55110

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+16514070597

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