Art in Community Upcoming events The Sidekicks: Music of the '80s Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 PM The Hanifl Performing Arts Center From Madonna to Queen, from a-ha to Bowie, from Whitney to Huey Lewis, and everything in between, the '80s music & dance energy in this concert is totally tubular! Rat Pack Revue Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 PM The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Swing back in time with the acclaimed Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra performing Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.'s Rat Pack favorites, such as "Mambo Italiano," "New York, New York," and "Luck Be a Lady." "A Culture of Pots 2025" Opening Reception White Bear Center for the Arts June 12, 6:00-8:00 PM "A Culture of Pots 2025" brings the ceramic works of the St. Croix Valley Pottery tour to White Bear Center for the Arts' Ford Family Callery Thu Gallery. The show features pottery collections from the 33rd Annual St. Croix Pottery Tour artists. Visitors to WBCA's "A Culture of Pots 2025" will experience that magic in an immersive and ambient gallery setting. Works will be for sale and available for pickup after the exhibition closes. Poetic Landscapes Plein air location TBD Thursday, June 26-Saturday, June 28, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM In this plein air workshop, visiting artist Farley Lewis will teach you how to create art that catches a viewer's eye from across the room. Learn the painting basics and poetic creative approaches to brushwork. Start the day with teaching and demos, and work on paintings with help from Farley. Print and Play: Slip Transfer Surfaces White Bear Center for the Arts Saturday, June 28, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Join visiting artist Catie Miller in this immersive workshop. Disprinting-on-clay how to pieces with glaze your ceramic colorful your pieces prints using Catie's signature transfer techniques. Learn simple printing methods, i , including how to make custom transfers, and get creative using slabs and colored slips to enhance your clay pieces. You can find a full list of classes in WBCA's quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/ classes. Giant art takes shape in WBCA's clay studio With trees blooming and water warming, summer is a good time to consider Minnesota as one of the best places to spend your time. And thanks to a recent mention in TIME Magazine's "World's Greatest Places" list, it's no longer an exaggeration-especially when talking about a special corner in Detroit Lakes. Tucked but not hidden away in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, are five giant trolls, made by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo. Made from discarded materials, each troll stands tall, ready to educate us humans about caring for nature, animals, and each other. Leading the five trolls is Alexa, whose spellbook tells the story of a town where little people, lured by the Golden Rabbit, became addicted to their pursuit of gold. But the rabbit never returned. Now, Alexa with natural dye," per his instructions. For Jeni, it was an exciting challenge to take on, and what better way to create the beads than WBCA's clay studios? She used reclaimed clay to stay true to Thomas's mission. of creating art that inspires exploration and demonstrates the potential of recycled materials. She then spent two months, along with 300 other volunteers, installing the trolls throughout Detroit Lakes. When Jeni saw the article, Jeni O'Brien Contributed she was thrilled to learn that out of the hundreds of trolls. Thomas has built, including the five in Detroit Lakes, Alexa's Elixir was chosen as one of TIME Magazine's "World's Greatest Places." faces the lake, cooking up a special elixir to challenge the Golden Rabbit and free the little people. She comes carrying all her tools, a wagon full of bird houses, her spellbook, and magic mirrors. And, if you look closely at her neck, you will see a beautiful acorn necklace made by White Bear Center for the Arts's own ceramics instructor, Jeni O'Brien, and it's a perfect example of what can happen when inspiration meets possibility in WBCA's classrooms. The collaboration between Thomas and Jeni started through a shared connection, and when Thomas found out that Jeni was a ceramicist, he invited her to create Alexa's necklace. She spent much of the spring of 2024 crafting "ten apple-sized, imperfect clumps in yellow and green as if a troll had made them The process of creating the necklace for Alexa's Elixir is just one example of the artistic feats possible at WBCA. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, WBCA is a space to learn and grow. But, it's not just the space - it's the talented teaching artists that make it all possible. With their guidance, students can learn new techniques, explore their intuition, and find the same creative freedom that allowed Jeni to contribute to a world-famous public art installation. You can explore the professional work of Jeni and other instructors at WBCA's Instructor Showcase, which opens May 31 and runs through July 19 in WBCA's Exhibition Hall. Featuring the works of over thirty instructors, the show highlights the creativity and expertise of teaching artists that make WBCA what it is: a vibrant place for artistic growth. Want to create something akin to Jeni's troll beads? The instructors at WBCA can help you do just that. Project 412 Contributed Join the fun at Midsummer Art Fest Art, music, community. What more could you ask for on a warm summer's day? Fortunately, all these things are coming together at the outdoor campus of White Bear Center for the Arts for Midsummer Art Fest on July 18. Shop from local artists, students, and WBCA teaching artists at the art sale. Roll up your sleeves to create something new at interactive art stations. Or, if you're competing in WBCA's Into Nature Plein Air Competition, pick up your lanyard, bring your paints, and capture the scene. The art doesn't stop there; there's more WBCA Contributed to be had indoors. Stop inside to explore WBCA's inspiring exhibitions. Grab a cool drink or treat as you stroll through a replica of the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour with "A Culture of Pots 2025," which brings the works of artists featured in the 33rd Annual St. Croix Pottery Tour to WBCA's Ford Family Gallery. Get to know our talented teaching artists and see their professional works in the WBCA Instructor Showcase, displayed in the Exhibition Hall and Atrium. Or, shop more local art inside the Ann Tousley Luther Art Shop. The Midsummer Art Fest, happening Friday, July 18 from 12:00-6:00 PM, is a perfect way to wrap up your summer afternoon by celebrating creativity and the joy of making art in community. Art in Community Upcoming events The Sidekicks : Music of the ' 80s Saturday , June 7 at 7:30 PM The Hanifl Performing Arts Center From Madonna to Queen , from a - ha to Bowie , from Whitney to Huey Lewis , and everything in between , the ' 80s music & dance energy in this concert is totally tubular ! Rat Pack Revue Sunday , June 8 at 2:00 PM The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Swing back in time with the acclaimed Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra performing Frank Sinatra , Dean Martin , and Sammy Davis Jr.'s Rat Pack favorites , such as " Mambo Italiano , " " New York , New York , " and " Luck Be a Lady . " " A Culture of Pots 2025 " Opening Reception White Bear Center for the Arts June 12 , 6 : 00-8 : 00 PM " A Culture of Pots 2025 " brings the ceramic works of the St. Croix Valley Pottery tour to White Bear Center for the Arts ' Ford Family Callery Thu Gallery . The show features pottery collections from the 33rd Annual St. Croix Pottery Tour artists . Visitors to WBCA's " A Culture of Pots 2025 " will experience that magic in an immersive and ambient gallery setting . Works will be for sale and available for pickup after the exhibition closes . Poetic Landscapes Plein air location TBD Thursday , June 26 - Saturday , June 28 , 8:30 AM - 4 : 00 PM In this plein air workshop , visiting artist Farley Lewis will teach you how to create art that catches a viewer's eye from across the room . Learn the painting basics and poetic creative approaches to brushwork . Start the day with teaching and demos , and work on paintings with help from Farley . Print and Play : Slip Transfer Surfaces White Bear Center for the Arts Saturday , June 28 , 9:00 AM - 4 : 30 PM Join visiting artist Catie Miller in this immersive workshop . Disprinting - on - clay how to pieces with glaze your ceramic colorful your pieces prints using Catie's signature transfer techniques . Learn simple printing methods , i , including how to make custom transfers , and get creative using slabs and colored slips to enhance your clay pieces . You can find a full list of classes in WBCA's quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/ classes . Giant art takes shape in WBCA's clay studio With trees blooming and water warming , summer is a good time to consider Minnesota as one of the best places to spend your time . And thanks to a recent mention in TIME Magazine's " World's Greatest Places " list , it's no longer an exaggeration - especially when talking about a special corner in Detroit Lakes . Tucked but not hidden away in Detroit Lakes , Minnesota , are five giant trolls , made by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo . Made from discarded materials , each troll stands tall , ready to educate us humans about caring for nature , animals , and each other . Leading the five trolls is Alexa , whose spellbook tells the story of a town where little people , lured by the Golden Rabbit , became addicted to their pursuit of gold . But the rabbit never returned . Now , Alexa with natural dye , " per his instructions . For Jeni , it was an exciting challenge to take on , and what better way to create the beads than WBCA's clay studios ? She used reclaimed clay to stay true to Thomas's mission . of creating art that inspires exploration and demonstrates the potential of recycled materials . She then spent two months , along with 300 other volunteers , installing the trolls throughout Detroit Lakes . When Jeni saw the article , Jeni O'Brien Contributed she was thrilled to learn that out of the hundreds of trolls . Thomas has built , including the five in Detroit Lakes , Alexa's Elixir was chosen as one of TIME Magazine's " World's Greatest Places . " faces the lake , cooking up a special elixir to challenge the Golden Rabbit and free the little people . She comes carrying all her tools , a wagon full of bird houses , her spellbook , and magic mirrors . And , if you look closely at her neck , you will see a beautiful acorn necklace made by White Bear Center for the Arts's own ceramics instructor , Jeni O'Brien , and it's a perfect example of what can happen when inspiration meets possibility in WBCA's classrooms . The collaboration between Thomas and Jeni started through a shared connection , and when Thomas found out that Jeni was a ceramicist , he invited her to create Alexa's necklace . She spent much of the spring of 2024 crafting " ten apple - sized , imperfect clumps in yellow and green as if a troll had made them The process of creating the necklace for Alexa's Elixir is just one example of the artistic feats possible at WBCA . Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist , WBCA is a space to learn and grow . But , it's not just the space - it's the talented teaching artists that make it all possible . With their guidance , students can learn new techniques , explore their intuition , and find the same creative freedom that allowed Jeni to contribute to a world - famous public art installation . You can explore the professional work of Jeni and other instructors at WBCA's Instructor Showcase , which opens May 31 and runs through July 19 in WBCA's Exhibition Hall . Featuring the works of over thirty instructors , the show highlights the creativity and expertise of teaching artists that make WBCA what it is : a vibrant place for artistic growth . Want to create something akin to Jeni's troll beads ? The instructors at WBCA can help you do just that . Project 412 Contributed Join the fun at Midsummer Art Fest Art , music , community . What more could you ask for on a warm summer's day ? Fortunately , all these things are coming together at the outdoor campus of White Bear Center for the Arts for Midsummer Art Fest on July 18 . Shop from local artists , students , and WBCA teaching artists at the art sale . Roll up your sleeves to create something new at interactive art stations . Or , if you're competing in WBCA's Into Nature Plein Air Competition , pick up your lanyard , bring your paints , and capture the scene . The art doesn't stop there ; there's more WBCA Contributed to be had indoors . Stop inside to explore WBCA's inspiring exhibitions . Grab a cool drink or treat as you stroll through a replica of the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour with " A Culture of Pots 2025 , " which brings the works of artists featured in the 33rd Annual St. Croix Pottery Tour to WBCA's Ford Family Gallery . Get to know our talented teaching artists and see their professional works in the WBCA Instructor Showcase , displayed in the Exhibition Hall and Atrium . Or , shop more local art inside the Ann Tousley Luther Art Shop . The Midsummer Art Fest , happening Friday , July 18 from 12 : 00-6 : 00 PM , is a perfect way to wrap up your summer afternoon by celebrating creativity and the joy of making art in community .