Art in Community Exploring the Art of Printmaking With "The Fine Print" Something new and bold will be making its mark on White Bear Center for the Arts' Exhibition Hall starting this February. "The Fine Print" brings the diverse world of printmaking into view through a brand-new exhibition. Featuring works from emerging and established printmakers from around Minnesota, the show will highlight a broad range of printmaking techniques. Unlike previous group exhibitions, "The Fine Print" is a medium-specific show, selected through an open call for entries. "We want to celebrate artists that primarily do printmaking in their career and expose the community to a new process of art," explained Exhibitions Manager Karna Holub. The open call attracted 127 submissions, resulting in a 56-piece show curated by experienced Twin Cities printmakers Christopher Alday, Genie Hien Tran, and Edson Rosas. "There was a pretty solid variety of techniques used in the pool of submissions," said Christopher, who typically works in screenprinting and letterpress printing. The curators' vision while choosing pieces for the show? "To highlight what can be done and created with printmaking" he said. Each piece they chose offers a unique perspective on the craft, showcasing the different styles and techniques nestled under the umbrella term of printmaking. For those curious to learn more about printmaking, the Let It Bring Hope (Free Palestine) exhibit will also give visitors a chance to engage with the medium through special interactive components. Visitors can become familiar PV 2724 with different types of printmaking like lithography, woodcut, etching, and screen printing, and even make their own print to take home. In The Hidden World of Words at WBCA Walking into an art center, you might expect to find students crafting clay pots and dipping paint brushes into watercolor palettes. But what about a group of writers studiously scribbling away? More and more over the past two years, the classrooms at White Bear Center for the Arts have been home to groups of writers as they experiment with their chosen art form: writing. This is thanks in large part to Amber Guetebier. In her less than three years as a writing teacher at WBCA, Amber has cultivated a vibrant, inclusive space, making WBCA a place where writers of all ages and stages can grow, thrive, and most importantly have fun while doing it. Since 2022 when Amber began teaching writing classes, her vision for WBCA's writing program has started to take shape, grounded in the belief that writing is just another art form. It's a creative entity that requires space, time, and dedication as well as community. "There's something magical about a group of writers when they find their people," Amber said. "To know they're not alone in a cabin in the woods, but if they wanted to be, the other writers would get it." In the last year, she's engaged over a hundred students in her classes, whether it's through a casual writing session, discovering their voices at events like Upcoming Avenue of the Arts Events: Artistic Life in Pastel Writer's Speak: An Open Mic Night for the Community, or putting their nose down for a writing intensive. Keith Harrower, a writer who has attended writing classes at WBCA for over five years attests to the power of the writing community that Amber has built. "Amber has created a safe space for writers of all levels and ages," he said. "[She] is dedicated to making each writer feel welcomed and respected for their simple still-life set-ups in pastel by discussing design, composition, painting fundamentals, and the importance of accurate drawing. Studio Social White Bear Center for the Arts February 19, 6:00-9:00 PM Drop in for a casual evening of crafting. Paint pottery, Essentials: Still enjoy refreshments, take part in a simple printmaking activity, and meet new people! This is a perfect event for those who want an evening of art without the pressure of a formal class. White Bear Center for the Arts February 14-16, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM Learn to paint Misery The Hanifl Performing Arts Center typical WBCA style, there will be corresponding classes that people can take if they feel inspired by the exhibit. Taught by none other than fellow curator Edson Rosas, Reduction Relief Printing will teach students the safe carving techniques and color theory needed to create a relief print. There is a session for adults, as well as one for teens. Karna hopes that "The Fine Print" will inspire future exhibitions that explore other specific artforms while continuing to push the boundaries of what WBCA visitors can experience in its exhibition spaces. The Fine Print will be on view in the WBCA Exhibition Hall from February 8-March 27. abilities. This safe environment nurtures a flourishing writer's community right here in White Bear Lake. It is amazing and fun to be a part of." Some of her Writer's Well students, Jo Prouty and Terri Kaiser, have even grown to be instructors themselves, teaching a class on self-publishing this spring. As more students and teaching artists join the ranks, Amber is excited to see what the writing program will evolve into. "Every teacher brings a new perspective to aspects of writing and this allows us to look at our writing from a new place," which is important because, as she said, "the best writers never stop writing and they never stop learning" Find all writing classes at WhiteBearArts.org/classes. White Bear Center for the Arts will be hosting "Enchanted Plants: A Botanical Book Launch" on April 23 from 6:00- 8:00 PM.Upcoming January 24- February 9, 2025 In this heart-pounding thriller, the iconic Annie Wilkes holds her favorite writer captive until he writes her a new book. Based on the hit novel & film from master horror writer Stephen King! Courtney Burton: Love in Every Note The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Friday & Saturday, February 14-15, 2025 - 7:30 PM Experience the allure of classic love songs from the Great American Songbook on Valentine's Day weekend! Courtney Burton returns to Lakeshore to celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, and more. Art in Community Exploring the Art of Printmaking With " The Fine Print " Something new and bold will be making its mark on White Bear Center for the Arts ' Exhibition Hall starting this February . " The Fine Print " brings the diverse world of printmaking into view through a brand - new exhibition . Featuring works from emerging and established printmakers from around Minnesota , the show will highlight a broad range of printmaking techniques . Unlike previous group exhibitions , " The Fine Print " is a medium - specific show , selected through an open call for entries . " We want to celebrate artists that primarily do printmaking in their career and expose the community to a new process of art , " explained Exhibitions Manager Karna Holub . The open call attracted 127 submissions , resulting in a 56 - piece show curated by experienced Twin Cities printmakers Christopher Alday , Genie Hien Tran , and Edson Rosas . " There was a pretty solid variety of techniques used in the pool of submissions , " said Christopher , who typically works in screenprinting and letterpress printing . The curators ' vision while choosing pieces for the show ? " To highlight what can be done and created with printmaking " he said . Each piece they chose offers a unique perspective on the craft , showcasing the different styles and techniques nestled under the umbrella term of printmaking . For those curious to learn more about printmaking , the Let It Bring Hope ( Free Palestine ) exhibit will also give visitors a chance to engage with the medium through special interactive components . Visitors can become familiar PV 2724 with different types of printmaking like lithography , woodcut , etching , and screen printing , and even make their own print to take home . In The Hidden World of Words at WBCA Walking into an art center , you might expect to find students crafting clay pots and dipping paint brushes into watercolor palettes . But what about a group of writers studiously scribbling away ? More and more over the past two years , the classrooms at White Bear Center for the Arts have been home to groups of writers as they experiment with their chosen art form : writing . This is thanks in large part to Amber Guetebier . In her less than three years as a writing teacher at WBCA , Amber has cultivated a vibrant , inclusive space , making WBCA a place where writers of all ages and stages can grow , thrive , and most importantly have fun while doing it . Since 2022 when Amber began teaching writing classes , her vision for WBCA's writing program has started to take shape , grounded in the belief that writing is just another art form . It's a creative entity that requires space , time , and dedication as well as community . " There's something magical about a group of writers when they find their people , " Amber said . " To know they're not alone in a cabin in the woods , but if they wanted to be , the other writers would get it . " In the last year , she's engaged over a hundred students in her classes , whether it's through a casual writing session , discovering their voices at events like Upcoming Avenue of the Arts Events : Artistic Life in Pastel Writer's Speak : An Open Mic Night for the Community , or putting their nose down for a writing intensive . Keith Harrower , a writer who has attended writing classes at WBCA for over five years attests to the power of the writing community that Amber has built . " Amber has created a safe space for writers of all levels and ages , " he said . " [ She ] is dedicated to making each writer feel welcomed and respected for their simple still - life set - ups in pastel by discussing design , composition , painting fundamentals , and the importance of accurate drawing . Studio Social White Bear Center for the Arts February 19 , 6 : 00-9 : 00 PM Drop in for a casual evening of crafting . Paint pottery , Essentials : Still enjoy refreshments , take part in a simple printmaking activity , and meet new people ! This is a perfect event for those who want an evening of art without the pressure of a formal class . White Bear Center for the Arts February 14-16 , 9:30 AM - 4 : 00 PM Learn to paint Misery The Hanifl Performing Arts Center typical WBCA style , there will be corresponding classes that people can take if they feel inspired by the exhibit . Taught by none other than fellow curator Edson Rosas , Reduction Relief Printing will teach students the safe carving techniques and color theory needed to create a relief print . There is a session for adults , as well as one for teens . Karna hopes that " The Fine Print " will inspire future exhibitions that explore other specific artforms while continuing to push the boundaries of what WBCA visitors can experience in its exhibition spaces . The Fine Print will be on view in the WBCA Exhibition Hall from February 8 - March 27 . abilities . This safe environment nurtures a flourishing writer's community right here in White Bear Lake . It is amazing and fun to be a part of . " Some of her Writer's Well students , Jo Prouty and Terri Kaiser , have even grown to be instructors themselves , teaching a class on self - publishing this spring . As more students and teaching artists join the ranks , Amber is excited to see what the writing program will evolve into . " Every teacher brings a new perspective to aspects of writing and this allows us to look at our writing from a new place , " which is important because , as she said , " the best writers never stop writing and they never stop learning " Find all writing classes at WhiteBearArts.org/classes . White Bear Center for the Arts will be hosting " Enchanted Plants : A Botanical Book Launch " on April 23 from 6 : 00- 8:00 PM.Upcoming January 24- February 9 , 2025 In this heart - pounding thriller , the iconic Annie Wilkes holds her favorite writer captive until he writes her a new book . Based on the hit novel & film from master horror writer Stephen King ! Courtney Burton : Love in Every Note The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Friday & Saturday , February 14-15 , 2025 - 7:30 PM Experience the allure of classic love songs from the Great American Songbook on Valentine's Day weekend ! Courtney Burton returns to Lakeshore to celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald , Cole Porter , the Gershwins , and more .