Art in Community Upcoming events Vision & Verse Community Reception & Award Ceremony White Bear Center for the Arts April 24, 6:00-8:00 PM Celebrate young authors and artists, and learn about the judges' selections and award winners, at the Vision & Verse Community Reception. Enchanted Plants: A Botanical Book Launch White Bear Center for the Arts Monday, May 12, 6:00-8:00 PM Join local author Amber Guetebier (Varla A. Ventura) to celebrate the release of her latest book, "Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore and Magic." Anything Goes The Hanifl Performing Arts Center April 25-May 18 This classic, Golden Age musical by Cole Porter is a dizzying spectacle of song, dance, humor, and romance. Lakeshore Players Annual Gala The Hanifl Performing Arts Center May 15 at 5:00pm Join Lakeshore for a fabulous fundraiser with dinner, drinks, desserts, and an exclusive performance of Anything Goes. You can find a full list of classes in WBCA's quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/ classes. Vision & Verse: Giving high school artists a platform to shine Sometimes all it takes to inspire someone to continue pursuing their artistic dreams is to give them a platform for their work. That's one of many reasons why White Bear Center for the Arts' annual high school visual arts and writing contests are so powerful. Each year, local students in grades 9-12 submit their poems, short stories, and essays to the writing contest, and submit paintings, sculptures, photographs and more to the visual arts contest. The contests culminate in a month- long exhibit on display at White Bear Center for the Arts. The work submitted by high schoolers is judged by professional writers, teachers, and artists who have the hard but rewarding task of selecting which pieces will be on display in WBCA's Ford Family Gallery as well as which will win awards. Artwork and written work is then hung in the Vision & Verse: High School Visual Arts and Writing Exhibition. WBCA has worked to unify the two contests, curating an exhibit that features artwork and writing side-by-side, which often results in a beautiful conversation between the pieces. Aiding in this curation are WBCA's Studio Repose interns, a group of eight local high school students who have been interning at WBCA since January. They will be helping Exhibitions Manager karna Holub lay out and hang the show, a crucial step in the outcome of the exhibit. With the help of the interns, this show is not only for high school students, but curated by them as well. "The opportunity to curate a show, full of pieces made by individuals who care deeply about their craft, as a part of my art-centered job, is inspiring," said Studio Repose Intern Hannah Bradley. Along with being part of the Studio Repose internship, Hannah also has three pieces in the Vision & Verse exhibition. "Seeing my art in an actual gallery further deepens my investment in my art, and facilitates my progress," she said. "It makes me feel profoundly connected with a community of young people who share my passions." WBCA is always packed to the gills with students, proud parents, friends, and onlookers during the Vision & Verse community reception and award ceremony. This event is a chance for students to celebrate their achievements, whether it be in writing or visual art, and to view the exhibit in its entirety. The night often has a sense of anticipation as the judges declare who will go home with awards and cash prizes. Orchestrating the whole exhibit and reception is Exhibitions Manager Karna Holub, who has now worked on five of WBCA's high school exhibits. "It's fulfilling to see these young artists go from seeing their work on a desk, easel, wheel, or computer to seeing it come to life displayed in a gallery setting," Karna said. "And then the icing on the cake is sharing that success with their peers, friends, and family at the community reception." This year's reception will be Thursday, April 24th from 6:00-8:00 PM, with the award ceremony starting at 7:00 PM. For many students, this is their first time exhibiting their work in a gallery setting. Seeing their work in a space like the Ford Family Gallery, with its professional lighting, hanging, and curation, gives validity to their artistic endeavors, and can encourage them to continue on this artistic path past high school. Sometimes, all you need is a little push. WBCA Says Goodbye to Outdoor Mural Installation If you stopped by White Bear Center for the Arts this fall or winter, you might have seen the faces of ten local White Bear Lake community members, their likenesses painted in stark black and white paint on eight-foot wooden boards. These portraits were painted by White Bear Lake artist Cadex Herrera, and are on display on White Bear Center for the Arts' outdoor campus until the end of the month. Herrera painted ten local immigrants, all of whom have made White Bear Lake their home. "We immigrants are the invisible force that makes this country work," Cadex said in an earlier interview with WBCA. "These murals are meant to make them visible." WBCA Creative Services Director Sara Nephew agreed. "First Person Plural makes space for voices that too often go unheard. In a time when so many in our immigrant communities. are navigating uncertainty, this exhibition has offered a sense of visibility, connection, and care." Say a final farewell to the exhibit on the evening of April 22 from 6:00-8:00 PM during the closing reception. Cadex will give an artist talk during this event which is sponsored by Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area. Art in Community Upcoming events Vision & Verse Community Reception & Award Ceremony White Bear Center for the Arts April 24 , 6 : 00-8 : 00 PM Celebrate young authors and artists , and learn about the judges ' selections and award winners , at the Vision & Verse Community Reception . Enchanted Plants : A Botanical Book Launch White Bear Center for the Arts Monday , May 12 , 6 : 00-8 : 00 PM Join local author Amber Guetebier ( Varla A. Ventura ) to celebrate the release of her latest book , " Enchanted Plants : A Treasury of Botanical Folklore and Magic . " Anything Goes The Hanifl Performing Arts Center April 25 - May 18 This classic , Golden Age musical by Cole Porter is a dizzying spectacle of song , dance , humor , and romance . Lakeshore Players Annual Gala The Hanifl Performing Arts Center May 15 at 5:00 pm Join Lakeshore for a fabulous fundraiser with dinner , drinks , desserts , and an exclusive performance of Anything Goes . You can find a full list of classes in WBCA's quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/ classes . Vision & Verse : Giving high school artists a platform to shine Sometimes all it takes to inspire someone to continue pursuing their artistic dreams is to give them a platform for their work . That's one of many reasons why White Bear Center for the Arts ' annual high school visual arts and writing contests are so powerful . Each year , local students in grades 9-12 submit their poems , short stories , and essays to the writing contest , and submit paintings , sculptures , photographs and more to the visual arts contest . The contests culminate in a month- long exhibit on display at White Bear Center for the Arts . The work submitted by high schoolers is judged by professional writers , teachers , and artists who have the hard but rewarding task of selecting which pieces will be on display in WBCA's Ford Family Gallery as well as which will win awards . Artwork and written work is then hung in the Vision & Verse : High School Visual Arts and Writing Exhibition . WBCA has worked to unify the two contests , curating an exhibit that features artwork and writing side - by - side , which often results in a beautiful conversation between the pieces . Aiding in this curation are WBCA's Studio Repose interns , a group of eight local high school students who have been interning at WBCA since January . They will be helping Exhibitions Manager karna Holub lay out and hang the show , a crucial step in the outcome of the exhibit . With the help of the interns , this show is not only for high school students , but curated by them as well . " The opportunity to curate a show , full of pieces made by individuals who care deeply about their craft , as a part of my art - centered job , is inspiring , " said Studio Repose Intern Hannah Bradley . Along with being part of the Studio Repose internship , Hannah also has three pieces in the Vision & Verse exhibition . " Seeing my art in an actual gallery further deepens my investment in my art , and facilitates my progress , " she said . " It makes me feel profoundly connected with a community of young people who share my passions . " WBCA is always packed to the gills with students , proud parents , friends , and onlookers during the Vision & Verse community reception and award ceremony . This event is a chance for students to celebrate their achievements , whether it be in writing or visual art , and to view the exhibit in its entirety . The night often has a sense of anticipation as the judges declare who will go home with awards and cash prizes . Orchestrating the whole exhibit and reception is Exhibitions Manager Karna Holub , who has now worked on five of WBCA's high school exhibits . " It's fulfilling to see these young artists go from seeing their work on a desk , easel , wheel , or computer to seeing it come to life displayed in a gallery setting , " Karna said . " And then the icing on the cake is sharing that success with their peers , friends , and family at the community reception . " This year's reception will be Thursday , April 24th from 6 : 00-8 : 00 PM , with the award ceremony starting at 7:00 PM . For many students , this is their first time exhibiting their work in a gallery setting . Seeing their work in a space like the Ford Family Gallery , with its professional lighting , hanging , and curation , gives validity to their artistic endeavors , and can encourage them to continue on this artistic path past high school . Sometimes , all you need is a little push . WBCA Says Goodbye to Outdoor Mural Installation If you stopped by White Bear Center for the Arts this fall or winter , you might have seen the faces of ten local White Bear Lake community members , their likenesses painted in stark black and white paint on eight - foot wooden boards . These portraits were painted by White Bear Lake artist Cadex Herrera , and are on display on White Bear Center for the Arts ' outdoor campus until the end of the month . Herrera painted ten local immigrants , all of whom have made White Bear Lake their home . " We immigrants are the invisible force that makes this country work , " Cadex said in an earlier interview with WBCA . " These murals are meant to make them visible . " WBCA Creative Services Director Sara Nephew agreed . " First Person Plural makes space for voices that too often go unheard . In a time when so many in our immigrant communities . are navigating uncertainty , this exhibition has offered a sense of visibility , connection , and care . " Say a final farewell to the exhibit on the evening of April 22 from 6 : 00-8 : 00 PM during the closing reception . Cadex will give an artist talk during this event which is sponsored by Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area .