Art in Community Creating Community through Watercolor White Bear Center for the Arts Teaching Artist Lisa Fertig has developed a strong community of painters over the 15 years that she has been teaching art classes. At the heart of her teaching lies a passion for fine art. A watercolor and acrylic artist, Lisa began her journey at the Fine Arts Program at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She continued her studies here in Minnesota at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and Atelier Lack Her artistry is not defined by one style. Lisa paints more traditional landscapes, as well as abstract pieces. Water Color Basics and Moving Beyond the Basics offer a strong About her traditional paintings Lisa writes that they embody "my response to the environment. particularly to the countryside and to the shades, shadows, and colors of early mornings and late afternoons. As I paint, I recall and re-experience the peace and freedom of the open air as well as the spectacular and captivating qualities of the great outdoors For her abstract work. "I travel inward," Lisa writes, "exploring and responding to progressions of thoughts and emotions deep within foundation in watercolor technique my mind. Free of visual constraints, these intangible introspective meditations take no recognizable form. Instead, they manifest themselves as successive, unfolding, and spontaneous adventures in color, texture, and composition." Lisa began teaching watercolor classes at White Bear Center for the Arts 15 years ago, and for the past 10 years has taught Watercolor Basics and Moving Beyond the Basics. These classes offer a strong La Fertig foundation in watercolor technique. Watercolor Basics is a good fit for students who have a little experience in watercolor and want to learn more. Moving Beyond the Basics is for students who have more experience, and are looking to improve their technique and skill set. Over the years, Lisa has developed a strong following of students who look to her for watercolor support and advice. And Lisa learns from Spotlight on Studio Repose White Bear Center for the Arts' high school intern- ship program Studio Repose is in full swing, Seven local high school- ers are busy curating the High School Visual Arts & WriteNow! Exhibition. designing graphics, and learning about what it means to work in the arts. This month, we're high- lighting Studio Repose Intern Tylor Johnson. Tylor Johnson "My name is Tylor Johnson and I'm a senior in high school. A few of my inter- ests include playing video games, sketching, learning new things, and spending time with friends. This is my first time participating in an internship as well as my first time experienc ing White Bear Center for the Arts. I applied for this program because I had taken an interest in graphic design. I'm excited for all of the new things and Lakeshore Players artistic and educational Upcoming events programs Urine Town The Hanif Performing Arts Center | April 26-May 19 In this triumphant and uproarious musical, a terrible water shortage has led to a government enforced ban on private toilets. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough. A hilariously funny and touchingly honest satire, Urinetown provides a fresh and timely addition to one of America's greatest art forms. Lakeshore Players Annual Fundraising Gala The Hanif Performing Arts Center | May 16, 5:30 PM Join Lakeshore for top-notch entertainment. dinner, drinks & desserts, a live auction, a piano- lounge after-party, and more. Proceeds benefit High School Visual Arts & WriteNow! Community Reception her students as well. "My favorite part about my classes is that my students push me to grow and get out of my comfort zone," Lisa said in correspondence with WBCA. From her students, Lisa has learned that "communicating is the way we grow and understand the process. If f don't see the light bulb go on I try to redirect and explain it in a different way For Lisa, the impact of teaching goes beyond simply instructing someone how to paint. She has students who have been in her classes for years, and real friendships have grown. "Developing friendships with my students is a wonderful gift; every artist needs art buddies, Lisa said. For those considering learning more about watercolor or perhaps delving deeper into an existing skill, watercolor classes are a great way to do so while being part of a community. "Learning to paint in watercolor is a fun process that takes time and patience, Lisa said. "If you have the desire, I will give you the tools to accomplish that desire." Interns installing the High School Visual Arts & WriteNow! Exhibition. people I will be exposed to through this program." You can learn more about White Bear Center for the Arts | April 25, 6:00-8:30 PM Come celebrate young writers and artists during this community reception! WBCA hosts two annual high school competitions: the High School Visual Arts Contest and the WriteNow! High School Writing Contest. This year, the results of the contests are combined into one gallery exhibit. Freaky Friday The Hanif Performing Arts Center | June 20-23 When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. By spending Studio Repose at White- BearArts.org/youth. a day in each other's shoes, mom and daughter come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. Tickets on sale May 6th! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org Ashti's Journey to Jazz The Hanif Performing Arts Center | July 11-20 Adapted from the acclaimed book, "Ashti Meets Birdman Al this story is about a little girl and her mother meeting an old jazz musician who has the blues because a school's music program is in jeopardy. He shares his love of jazz music with them. Ashti is inspired to help Birdman Al keep the music alive, so she creates a fundraising event to earn money for the school's music program. Tickets on sale in May! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org You can find a full list of classes in WBCA's quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes. Art in Community Creating Community through Watercolor White Bear Center for the Arts Teaching Artist Lisa Fertig has developed a strong community of painters over the 15 years that she has been teaching art classes . At the heart of her teaching lies a passion for fine art . A watercolor and acrylic artist , Lisa began her journey at the Fine Arts Program at the American Academy of Art in Chicago . She continued her studies here in Minnesota at the University of Minnesota , Minneapolis College of Art and Design , and Atelier Lack Her artistry is not defined by one style . Lisa paints more traditional landscapes , as well as abstract pieces . Water Color Basics and Moving Beyond the Basics offer a strong About her traditional paintings Lisa writes that they embody " my response to the environment . particularly to the countryside and to the shades , shadows , and colors of early mornings and late afternoons . As I paint , I recall and re - experience the peace and freedom of the open air as well as the spectacular and captivating qualities of the great outdoors For her abstract work . " I travel inward , " Lisa writes , " exploring and responding to progressions of thoughts and emotions deep within foundation in watercolor technique my mind . Free of visual constraints , these intangible introspective meditations take no recognizable form . Instead , they manifest themselves as successive , unfolding , and spontaneous adventures in color , texture , and composition . " Lisa began teaching watercolor classes at White Bear Center for the Arts 15 years ago , and for the past 10 years has taught Watercolor Basics and Moving Beyond the Basics . These classes offer a strong La Fertig foundation in watercolor technique . Watercolor Basics is a good fit for students who have a little experience in watercolor and want to learn more . Moving Beyond the Basics is for students who have more experience , and are looking to improve their technique and skill set . Over the years , Lisa has developed a strong following of students who look to her for watercolor support and advice . And Lisa learns from Spotlight on Studio Repose White Bear Center for the Arts ' high school intern- ship program Studio Repose is in full swing , Seven local high school- ers are busy curating the High School Visual Arts & WriteNow ! Exhibition . designing graphics , and learning about what it means to work in the arts . This month , we're high- lighting Studio Repose Intern Tylor Johnson . Tylor Johnson " My name is Tylor Johnson and I'm a senior in high school . A few of my inter- ests include playing video games , sketching , learning new things , and spending time with friends . This is my first time participating in an internship as well as my first time experienc ing White Bear Center for the Arts . I applied for this program because I had taken an interest in graphic design . I'm excited for all of the new things and Lakeshore Players artistic and educational Upcoming events programs Urine Town The Hanif Performing Arts Center | April 26 - May 19 In this triumphant and uproarious musical , a terrible water shortage has led to a government enforced ban on private toilets . Amid the people , a hero decides that he's had enough . A hilariously funny and touchingly honest satire , Urinetown provides a fresh and timely addition to one of America's greatest art forms . Lakeshore Players Annual Fundraising Gala The Hanif Performing Arts Center | May 16 , 5:30 PM Join Lakeshore for top - notch entertainment . dinner , drinks & desserts , a live auction , a piano- lounge after - party , and more . Proceeds benefit High School Visual Arts & WriteNow ! Community Reception her students as well . " My favorite part about my classes is that my students push me to grow and get out of my comfort zone , " Lisa said in correspondence with WBCA . From her students , Lisa has learned that " communicating is the way we grow and understand the process . If f don't see the light bulb go on I try to redirect and explain it in a different way For Lisa , the impact of teaching goes beyond simply instructing someone how to paint . She has students who have been in her classes for years , and real friendships have grown . " Developing friendships with my students is a wonderful gift ; every artist needs art buddies , Lisa said . For those considering learning more about watercolor or perhaps delving deeper into an existing skill , watercolor classes are a great way to do so while being part of a community . " Learning to paint in watercolor is a fun process that takes time and patience , Lisa said . " If you have the desire , I will give you the tools to accomplish that desire . " Interns installing the High School Visual Arts & WriteNow ! Exhibition . people I will be exposed to through this program . " You can learn more about White Bear Center for the Arts | April 25 , 6 : 00-8 : 30 PM Come celebrate young writers and artists during this community reception ! WBCA hosts two annual high school competitions : the High School Visual Arts Contest and the WriteNow ! High School Writing Contest . This year , the results of the contests are combined into one gallery exhibit . Freaky Friday The Hanif Performing Arts Center | June 20-23 When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies , they have just one day to put things right again . By spending Studio Repose at White- BearArts.org/youth . a day in each other's shoes , mom and daughter come to appreciate one another's struggles , learn self - acceptance , and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter . Tickets on sale May 6th ! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org Ashti's Journey to Jazz The Hanif Performing Arts Center | July 11-20 Adapted from the acclaimed book , " Ashti Meets Birdman Al this story is about a little girl and her mother meeting an old jazz musician who has the blues because a school's music program is in jeopardy . He shares his love of jazz music with them . Ashti is inspired to help Birdman Al keep the music alive , so she creates a fundraising event to earn money for the school's music program . Tickets on sale in May ! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org You can find a full list of classes in WBCA's quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes .