Art in Community Upcoming events WBCA Announces Paid High School Internship Program Little House on the Prairie: The Musical The Hanif Performing Arts Center January 26-February 10 The timeless story of Laura Ingalls Wilder's real childhood offers a unique glimpse of life on the American frontier and tells a heartwarming, unforgettable story! This delightful musical captures the spirit of Minnesota and is a perfect outing for the whole family Classical Chamber Music Spotlight The Hanif Performing Arts Center February 18 at 2:00pm Hometown-favorite and award-winning pianist & composer Michael Djupstrom will be joined by Gabriel Campos Zamora, principal clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Julie Harguindex. principal bassoon of the Nashville Symphony and Sante Fe Opera, for an unforgettable chamber concert. Instructor Showcase Community Reception White Bear Center for the Arts Thursday, February 8, 6:30-8:30 PM All are welcome to attend the Instructor Showcase Community Reception to enjoy conversation with teaching artists, students, and fellow art enthusiasts, in addition to being inspired by the artwork of WBCA teaching artists on display. Children's Performing Arts Summer Camps & Classes Hanif Performing Arts Center Registration opens February 5th! CART Children's Performing Arts offers a variety of educational offerings. The goal of these offerings is to provide students a place to keep developing their interests and skills outside of the production environment. Come have fan with us this summer! To learn more about the current offerings and to register go to www. childrensperformingartsen.org Inside White Bear Center for the Arts' a administrative office. high schwind learning how design promotional I materials, and work in arts administration, Seven students from local high schools recently accepted d positions as interns at White Bear Center for the Arts through an internship program called "Studio Repose The internship gets it WBCA's high school literary magazine "Repose, a publication which the interns will be involved in creating its name from The interns come from five different high schools across the Metro area: St. Anthony Village Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake South Campus Centennial, and St. Croix Preparatory Academy, During the next six months, the interns will work on projects ranging from graphic e aphic design social media, curation and installation of exhibits, and event on event organization. They'll also get the chance to learn more about the workforce, hearing from local Professionals in the arts sector and WBCA started this internship with the goal of providing a space for creative youth to explore potential career opportunities. thinking of the internship as a listic approach to workforce ugh the lens of development through the an art center. There center. "There is a breadth of avenues to pursue within the arts sector, and the arts also play a critical role in other industries Studio Repose Internship Administrator Lexi Munson said. "No matter where their careers take them, the knowledge and experience gained through Studio Repose is universally transferable Not only do high schoolers get real life experience working in the arts through this program, but they also get paid to do so. How does White Bear Center for the Arts fund six internships? In 2023, WBCA received a workforce development appropriation from the state of Minnesota in the 2023 Omnibus bill, fully funding the program for the next two years with bipartisan support. White Bear Center for the Arts recently welcomed Chris Scholl as its new executive director. starting a new chapter in the art tory, Scholl, a centers 55-year history, devoted arts administrator, began his career in an art studio. He spent years working as an artist, constructing sets and working in theaters, and eventually a by achieved an MFA in Scenic Design from the a School University of North Carolina S of the Arts. After moving into administration, he received an MBA the of Carlson School of Management. He le has sp spent his career helping arts institutions, like the Jungle Theater and Ashland Productions, grow their impact upon their stakeholders and communities. Scholl was drawn to White Bear White Bear Center for the For or some of the students, like senior Sam Thein f from Mahtomedi High School, the internship is a way for them to develop career skills in a field they know they want to pursue "My dream is to someday teach pottery Sam said in an exchange with WBCA, "and I would like. to learn how I can develop the skills I will need to inspire others servoir of affection among its students, volunteers, and donors. "The chance to be a part of a vibrant art center that commits to teaching of t s for all and honors the talents a wany of mediums of professional artists and community members through beautiful gallery to be as passionate about pottery as I am. However, the skills developed within this program are not limited to the arts sector, interpersonal c "Skills such as time management. interpersonal com communication. and reflection est expression, strengths that students can proudly carry into any career or life experience, said. said. AMG Career e h school senior Cindy Meisinger has a passion for the arts, and describes art as "soul talk, because we use it to express things that that we are feeling inside. she sough words www from our f from our Scholl said. "I'm excited to explore the many ways that White Bear Center for the Arts can continue to this area and beyond community in This fall, Scholl is looking forward to the abundance and variety of programs offered at the art center. *One of the things that drew me to WBCA is our embrace of the chords strokes from from or in bron that art our any other (and it takes many), this form communication is so important As a Studio Repose intern, Cindy wants to be able to work in a field ww she's passionate about, and this internship is the first step in that direction. This year This year's six interns are the flagship group, discovering the possibilities of Studio Repose as they journey through their time. with WBCA. "Studio Repose is a pilot program, and we know that there is plenty of room for growth and adaptation. Munson said. "Who better? r to learn from than the students themselves? We can't wait to be a part of each intern's journey and explore how we can support their passions after their internship at WBCA is complete" Northern Lights Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Center for the Arts as a financially strong institution with a long history can take form of To learn more about the Studio Repose internship program, you can visit WhiteBear Arts.org/high- school-internship entirety of the arts," he said. "Simply paging through the fall catalog makes that clear, with classes offered in clay, fiber, drawing more. Scholl also mentioned the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read d programas another focal point of this fall season. "That partnership has allowed us the means to draw our community and intentions within Ross Gay's porgeous book of gof the poetry for community members, and for Scholl, to dive into at the start new chapter. As Scholl said, "Poetry, digital art, studio art: that's only what you'll find here today. Art is exploration, and we have galaxies of worlds to explore together." of this Art in Community Upcoming events WBCA Announces Paid High School Internship Program Little House on the Prairie : The Musical The Hanif Performing Arts Center January 26 - February 10 The timeless story of Laura Ingalls Wilder's real childhood offers a unique glimpse of life on the American frontier and tells a heartwarming , unforgettable story ! This delightful musical captures the spirit of Minnesota and is a perfect outing for the whole family Classical Chamber Music Spotlight The Hanif Performing Arts Center February 18 at 2:00 pm Hometown - favorite and award - winning pianist & composer Michael Djupstrom will be joined by Gabriel Campos Zamora , principal clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra , and Julie Harguindex . principal bassoon of the Nashville Symphony and Sante Fe Opera , for an unforgettable chamber concert . Instructor Showcase Community Reception White Bear Center for the Arts Thursday , February 8 , 6 : 30-8 : 30 PM All are welcome to attend the Instructor Showcase Community Reception to enjoy conversation with teaching artists , students , and fellow art enthusiasts , in addition to being inspired by the artwork of WBCA teaching artists on display . Children's Performing Arts Summer Camps & Classes Hanif Performing Arts Center Registration opens February 5th ! CART Children's Performing Arts offers a variety of educational offerings . The goal of these offerings is to provide students a place to keep developing their interests and skills outside of the production environment . Come have fan with us this summer ! To learn more about the current offerings and to register go to www . childrensperformingartsen.org Inside White Bear Center for the Arts ' a administrative office . high schwind learning how design promotional I materials , and work in arts administration , Seven students from local high schools recently accepted d positions as interns at White Bear Center for the Arts through an internship program called " Studio Repose The internship gets it WBCA's high school literary magazine " Repose , a publication which the interns will be involved in creating its name from The interns come from five different high schools across the Metro area : St. Anthony Village Mahtomedi , White Bear Lake South Campus Centennial , and St. Croix Preparatory Academy , During the next six months , the interns will work on projects ranging from graphic e aphic design social media , curation and installation of exhibits , and event on event organization . They'll also get the chance to learn more about the workforce , hearing from local Professionals in the arts sector and WBCA started this internship with the goal of providing a space for creative youth to explore potential career opportunities . thinking of the internship as a listic approach to workforce ugh the lens of development through the an art center . There center . " There is a breadth of avenues to pursue within the arts sector , and the arts also play a critical role in other industries Studio Repose Internship Administrator Lexi Munson said . " No matter where their careers take them , the knowledge and experience gained through Studio Repose is universally transferable Not only do high schoolers get real life experience working in the arts through this program , but they also get paid to do so . How does White Bear Center for the Arts fund six internships ? In 2023 , WBCA received a workforce development appropriation from the state of Minnesota in the 2023 Omnibus bill , fully funding the program for the next two years with bipartisan support . White Bear Center for the Arts recently welcomed Chris Scholl as its new executive director . starting a new chapter in the art tory , Scholl , a centers 55 - year history , devoted arts administrator , began his career in an art studio . He spent years working as an artist , constructing sets and working in theaters , and eventually a by achieved an MFA in Scenic Design from the a School University of North Carolina S of the Arts . After moving into administration , he received an MBA the of Carlson School of Management . He le has sp spent his career helping arts institutions , like the Jungle Theater and Ashland Productions , grow their impact upon their stakeholders and communities . Scholl was drawn to White Bear White Bear Center for the For or some of the students , like senior Sam Thein f from Mahtomedi High School , the internship is a way for them to develop career skills in a field they know they want to pursue " My dream is to someday teach pottery Sam said in an exchange with WBCA , " and I would like . to learn how I can develop the skills I will need to inspire others servoir of affection among its students , volunteers , and donors . " The chance to be a part of a vibrant art center that commits to teaching of t s for all and honors the talents a wany of mediums of professional artists and community members through beautiful gallery to be as passionate about pottery as I am . However , the skills developed within this program are not limited to the arts sector , interpersonal c " Skills such as time management . interpersonal com communication . and reflection est expression , strengths that students can proudly carry into any career or life experience , said . said . AMG Career e h school senior Cindy Meisinger has a passion for the arts , and describes art as " soul talk , because we use it to express things that that we are feeling inside . she sough words www from our f from our Scholl said . " I'm excited to explore the many ways that White Bear Center for the Arts can continue to this area and beyond community in This fall , Scholl is looking forward to the abundance and variety of programs offered at the art center . * One of the things that drew me to WBCA is our embrace of the chords strokes from from or in bron that art our any other ( and it takes many ) , this form communication is so important As a Studio Repose intern , Cindy wants to be able to work in a field ww she's passionate about , and this internship is the first step in that direction . This year This year's six interns are the flagship group , discovering the possibilities of Studio Repose as they journey through their time . with WBCA . " Studio Repose is a pilot program , and we know that there is plenty of room for growth and adaptation . Munson said . " Who better ? r to learn from than the students themselves ? We can't wait to be a part of each intern's journey and explore how we can support their passions after their internship at WBCA is complete " Northern Lights Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Center for the Arts as a financially strong institution with a long history can take form of To learn more about the Studio Repose internship program , you can visit WhiteBear Arts.org/high school - internship entirety of the arts , " he said . " Simply paging through the fall catalog makes that clear , with classes offered in clay , fiber , drawing more . Scholl also mentioned the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read d programas another focal point of this fall season . " That partnership has allowed us the means to draw our community and intentions within Ross Gay's porgeous book of gof the poetry for community members , and for Scholl , to dive into at the start new chapter . As Scholl said , " Poetry , digital art , studio art : that's only what you'll find here today . Art is exploration , and we have galaxies of worlds to explore together . " of this