Art in Community Crop Art Classes at WBCA Prep Students for the State Fair Something seedy is growing at White Bear Center for the Arts. Under the expert guidance of Marta Shore, Crop A and Scarecrow at e ready to submit their crop art to sin to teach students how to create their the seed mosaics. The introduction class filled in a snap and work sessions were even attend by veteran Dan Lining crop artist Crop art began as a way to introduce fairgoers to innesota-grown r in 1965. It has gained popularity as an art form and become a hallmark of the Minnesota State Fair. The artwork can depict anything but submissions are often inspired by pop culture. from puns and memes or THEY TRIED TO BURY US THEY DIDN'T KNOW WE WERE SEEDS PURSE FIRST celebrity portraits to political commentary. Submissions to the competition are under what can t like guidelines with strict Fair com with the State committee accepting submissions made e only with seeds from Minnesota farm crops, and no w seeds, white rice, or sesame seeds allowed. But there's one secret Marta tells students, "you make it, they put it up. As long as you adhere to the supply rules and the three no- crop art (no swearing. no solicitation, no slander). artists will get their designs hung up at the Ag-Hort-Bee building. As a lone longtime competitor herself, Marta knows this; the first piece she ever made was displayed at the State Fair in 2015. Marta only moonlights as a crop artist. By day, she teaches biostatistics at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health In the almost 10 y 10 years that she's been making crop art. she has won every ribbon Now, as she has decided to help others and decided to help others get into the craft instead. So, in the month I between her first class and the State Fair entry deadline, Marta has taught her students about the history of crop art, from icons like Crop Art Queen Lillian Colton, who won nine best-of-show ribbons in 11 Yell Command through crop art portraits of Malcolm X. Floyd, wenue and the like, crop art a I commentary at the State Fair. Students learn everything from selecting the right materials and executing to tips the the trade how to paint miniature s e seeds, strategies for placing hundreds of seeds on a board and even how to apply to the State Fair competition At the end of August, as you you wander and eat your way the Together, don't forget to the building to peruse the crop art, You might even see a White Bear Lake entry from Marta's class at WBCA. Mexican Clay Makes a Pilgrimage to Minnesota White Bear Center for the Arts is prepping to host the Mata Ortiz Pottery Sale again for the first time since its run in 2019. From Sept. 18- 21, renowned artists from the small village of Mata Ortiz, in the Northern state of Chihuahua, Mexico will display their p pottery at WBCA for a special four-day sale. With bright, intricate pots decorated in earth-toned animals, nature, and scenes depicting small microcosms on the surface of the clay. Mata Ortiz pottery is known for its intricate designs. Its origins trace back to the ancient Paquimé civilization which flourished in Northern Mexico a thousand years ago. The pottery style was lost when the city was abandoned and destroyed It was revived by Juan Quezada Celado, a local woodcutter who, at 12 years old, came across ancient pottery shards while gathering wood in the hills. The shards came from Casas Grandes, now th archaeological Ortiz site of a once thriving Paquimé city about 20 minutes from Mata C he underwent the For years after, h rediscover the ancient shapes and s of attempting to recreate and patterns. Juan and other villagers developed the distinctive style now known as Mata Ortiz using wild clay from the hills of Mata Ortiz and natural pigments. In 1967, Social Anthropologist Spencer MacCallum stumbled upon one of Juan's pots in a New Mexico shop and traced them to Juan. Spencer and his wife their lives creating a porce in Mata Ortiz, introducing the work of Juan and eventually hundreds of other artists to the world. Since then, their work has gained international acclaim with pieces exhibited in museums across the globe and drawing the Upcoming Events Fire, Earth, Air, and Water Community Reception White Bear Center for the Arts September 10, 6:30-8:30 PM The Ford Family Gallery will be filled with ceramics, glass, paint, fiber, beads, writing and metal sculpture from the North Shore Artists League from Sept. 3 to Oct. 18 as artists attention of art collectors worldwide. White Bear Center for the Arts Mata Ortiz Sales Event marks a significant cultural e as Cesar exchange as C Bagarini, Mata Ortiz potter from Chihuahua, Mexico, and José Mario Jimenez, art dealer and p presenter of Gallery in Tucson. Arizona, representing 37 Mata Ortiz artists congregate in White Bear Lake to share re their heritage with a new audience. T The sale features over 250 Mata Ortiz pots as well as artisanal textiles from the area. Each piec crafted by hand without using guana Art Gald wheel, shows the expertise d down through generations. In addition to the pottery sale, the event will include presentations of Mata Ortiz and its history by José and demonstrations by Cesar giving visitors the rare opportunity to watch a Mata Ortiz artist shape, paint and fire a pot using traditional methods. explore the heart of northern nature. Gather with the community to see all their works and hear from the artists at the artist panel, "How to Start." Artist Talk with Jessica Turtle White Bear Center for the Arts September 12, 7:00-8:00 PM Turtle is l the is heading a new mural at WBCA spired by images and ideas shared by the community. Hear Jessica talk about the mural process from crowd-sourcing photos, creating her design, and gridding out and painting a large-scale mural For art lovers, this is more than just a sale it's a cultural celebration that bridges borders and brings the rich traditions of Mata Ortiz to our own backyard. All About Jane with Monica Livorsi The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Lawn Sunday, August 25 1:00 PM Monica Livorsi performs songs from her original album with a Jane Austen theme. Tickets are pay- what-you-want; advance reservations are required. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. "From Barry": The Perfect Pop Songs of the Bee Gees The Hanif Performing Arts Center Saturday, September 14-7:30 PM Mick Sterling presents his love letter to Barry Gibbs. in this Bee Gees tribute concert. Art in Community Crop Art Classes at WBCA Prep Students for the State Fair Something seedy is growing at White Bear Center for the Arts . Under the expert guidance of Marta Shore , Crop A and Scarecrow at e ready to submit their crop art to sin to teach students how to create their the seed mosaics . The introduction class filled in a snap and work sessions were even attend by veteran Dan Lining crop artist Crop art began as a way to introduce fairgoers to innesota - grown r in 1965. It has gained popularity as an art form and become a hallmark of the Minnesota State Fair . The artwork can depict anything but submissions are often inspired by pop culture . from puns and memes or THEY TRIED TO BURY US THEY DIDN'T KNOW WE WERE SEEDS PURSE FIRST celebrity portraits to political commentary . Submissions to the competition are under what can t like guidelines with strict Fair com with the State committee accepting submissions made e only with seeds from Minnesota farm crops , and no w seeds , white rice , or sesame seeds allowed . But there's one secret Marta tells students , " you make it , they put it up . As long as you adhere to the supply rules and the three no- crop art ( no swearing . no solicitation , no slander ) . artists will get their designs hung up at the Ag - Hort - Bee building . As a lone longtime competitor herself , Marta knows this ; the first piece she ever made was displayed at the State Fair in 2015. Marta only moonlights as a crop artist . By day , she teaches biostatistics at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health In the almost 10 y 10 years that she's been making crop art . she has won every ribbon Now , as she has decided to help others and decided to help others get into the craft instead . So , in the month I between her first class and the State Fair entry deadline , Marta has taught her students about the history of crop art , from icons like Crop Art Queen Lillian Colton , who won nine best - of - show ribbons in 11 Yell Command through crop art portraits of Malcolm X. Floyd , wenue and the like , crop art a I commentary at the State Fair . Students learn everything from selecting the right materials and executing to tips the the trade how to paint miniature s e seeds , strategies for placing hundreds of seeds on a board and even how to apply to the State Fair competition At the end of August , as you you wander and eat your way the Together , don't forget to the building to peruse the crop art , You might even see a White Bear Lake entry from Marta's class at WBCA . Mexican Clay Makes a Pilgrimage to Minnesota White Bear Center for the Arts is prepping to host the Mata Ortiz Pottery Sale again for the first time since its run in 2019. From Sept. 18- 21 , renowned artists from the small village of Mata Ortiz , in the Northern state of Chihuahua , Mexico will display their p pottery at WBCA for a special four - day sale . With bright , intricate pots decorated in earth - toned animals , nature , and scenes depicting small microcosms on the surface of the clay . Mata Ortiz pottery is known for its intricate designs . Its origins trace back to the ancient Paquimé civilization which flourished in Northern Mexico a thousand years ago . The pottery style was lost when the city was abandoned and destroyed It was revived by Juan Quezada Celado , a local woodcutter who , at 12 years old , came across ancient pottery shards while gathering wood in the hills . The shards came from Casas Grandes , now th archaeological Ortiz site of a once thriving Paquimé city about 20 minutes from Mata C he underwent the For years after , h rediscover the ancient shapes and s of attempting to recreate and patterns . Juan and other villagers developed the distinctive style now known as Mata Ortiz using wild clay from the hills of Mata Ortiz and natural pigments . In 1967 , Social Anthropologist Spencer MacCallum stumbled upon one of Juan's pots in a New Mexico shop and traced them to Juan . Spencer and his wife their lives creating a porce in Mata Ortiz , introducing the work of Juan and eventually hundreds of other artists to the world . Since then , their work has gained international acclaim with pieces exhibited in museums across the globe and drawing the Upcoming Events Fire , Earth , Air , and Water Community Reception White Bear Center for the Arts September 10 , 6 : 30-8 : 30 PM The Ford Family Gallery will be filled with ceramics , glass , paint , fiber , beads , writing and metal sculpture from the North Shore Artists League from Sept. 3 to Oct. 18 as artists attention of art collectors worldwide . White Bear Center for the Arts Mata Ortiz Sales Event marks a significant cultural e as Cesar exchange as C Bagarini , Mata Ortiz potter from Chihuahua , Mexico , and José Mario Jimenez , art dealer and p presenter of Gallery in Tucson . Arizona , representing 37 Mata Ortiz artists congregate in White Bear Lake to share re their heritage with a new audience . T The sale features over 250 Mata Ortiz pots as well as artisanal textiles from the area . Each piec crafted by hand without using guana Art Gald wheel , shows the expertise d down through generations . In addition to the pottery sale , the event will include presentations of Mata Ortiz and its history by José and demonstrations by Cesar giving visitors the rare opportunity to watch a Mata Ortiz artist shape , paint and fire a pot using traditional methods . explore the heart of northern nature . Gather with the community to see all their works and hear from the artists at the artist panel , " How to Start . " Artist Talk with Jessica Turtle White Bear Center for the Arts September 12 , 7 : 00-8 : 00 PM Turtle is l the is heading a new mural at WBCA spired by images and ideas shared by the community . Hear Jessica talk about the mural process from crowd - sourcing photos , creating her design , and gridding out and painting a large - scale mural For art lovers , this is more than just a sale it's a cultural celebration that bridges borders and brings the rich traditions of Mata Ortiz to our own backyard . All About Jane with Monica Livorsi The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Lawn Sunday , August 25 1:00 PM Monica Livorsi performs songs from her original album with a Jane Austen theme . Tickets are pay- what - you - want ; advance reservations are required . Please bring a lawn chair or blanket . " From Barry " : The Perfect Pop Songs of the Bee Gees The Hanif Performing Arts Center Saturday , September 14-7 : 30 PM Mick Sterling presents his love letter to Barry Gibbs . in this Bee Gees tribute concert .