Silversmithing photo by Tara Burns

Art News

• The Art Preserve Is Featuring Award Winning Artist, Frank Zeller And His “Artist & Instructor Show” April 12th – 26th, 2008. The Art Preserve, a premium quality art and framing retailer in White Bear Lake, MN, (4760 Banning Avenue) is proud to announce that we will be featuring award winning artist, Frank Zeller and his “Artist & Instructor Show." With Frank’s help and support, we have created a multi-media show of his fine art and art lesson DVD’s. A portion of Frank Zeller’s sales will benefit the White Bear Center For The Art’s Senior Scholarship Program. More information about Frank Zeller’s art can be found on his website www.FrankZeller.com.

• Earth Day Event at Tamarack Nature Center
The Earth Day event April 19th at Tamarack Nature Center was a success, despite threatening rain all day. About 250 people came to participate in the offered events including an Environmental Expo, Water Walk to raise donations and of course, Morph the Transforming Frog's lily pad project. White Bear Center for the Arts sponsored artist Mary Johnson to work with the many volunteers and patrons that stopped by to lend a hand drilling and zip tying green plastic pop bottles into a lily pad. Special thanks to all event sponsors including Veolia Environmental Systems, American Water Systems, City of White Bear Lake's Environmental Commission, Ramsey County's Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Center for the Arts and City of White Bear Lake.

• A Million Thanks to Sue Ahlcrona
On behalf of the Board of Director, the Staff, the WBCA Membership and community at large, we want to thank Sue Ahlcrona for her service on the WBCA Board of Directors for the past 6 years, fulfilling her term limits according to our by-laws. Sue's unmatched energy and contributions include but are not limited to: service as WBCA Board Chair, Northern Lights Chair, ArtWatch Sponsorship Chair, Food and Decorations Chair, Planning Committee with Tamarack Nature Center Partnership, and the list goes on!! As she leaves the Board of Directors, the WBCA owes much of our success to her incredible leadership, creativity, passion and commitment which have sheparded the WBCA into its very exciting future. We couldn't have done it without you and so...we welcome Sue back as our Director Emeritus! Thank you Sue, for all you do! And guess what…
YOU ROCK!!

• YEAR-END GIVING
Your year end gift ensures that the WBCA continues building creative and culturally rich communities in the White Bear Area by providing art experiences for children, adults and families. Giving information can be found here.

Busephalus by Kelly Ludeking (click photo to see a larger image.)

• Busephalus by Kelly Ludeking
Busephalus was the name of the wild horse tamed by Alexander the Great. It is said that Alexander was only 12 years old when he noticed that the “untamable” wild horse was shying away from his own shadow. Alexander gently led the horse into the sun so that his shadow was behind him, thus taming the horse that he eventually rode. Kelly Ludeking, a White Bear artist who works in iron, spent more than 6 months looking for just the right pieces to create this magnificent artwork. The sculpture stands eight feet tall and weighs over 600 lbs. Kelly originally brought Bucephalus to have on display during ArtWatch. It looks so perfect out front and draws so much attention to the art center. If you haven’t already, stop by and see Bucephalus!

• A special thank-you to Andy Vollbrecht, our 2007 summer intern! Andy is majoring in business management, at St. John’s University. He interned 150 hours with the WBCA this summer assisting with ArtWatch, Summer Sandcastles, kids classes, general office work and assembling an Economic Impact of the Arts on Community study for the WBCA. Thanks again, Andy! Best wishes for your senior year!

• Bob Straube Memorial Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Bob Straube, 1938-2006
The WBCA and the area art community is deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Straube. Bob was an instructor and gifted artist. He taught Oil Painting and instructional demonstrations for the White Bear Center for the Arts. In 2005 he served as a judge for our Northern Lights Juried Art Show and participated as a painter in our first Open Canvas Art Event. He was known for mesmerizing an audience while he painted, gradually revealing the image with a flick of color here, and a touch of white there. You know an artist is a master of their medium when it feels like you are witnessing magic, and that’s how people felt when they watched Bob paint! We will miss Bob’s wonderful sense of humor, his warmth, his art, and most of all, the twinkle in his eye.

The White Bear Center for the Arts is establishing the Bob Straube Memorial Scholarship Fund in his honor. Monies donated to this fund will help provide tuition fees for students of all ages in need of financial assistance to take art classes at the center. We feel this is one way to keep Bob’s love for art and teaching alive. This is the WBCA’s first Memorial Scholarship fund to be established. For more information please contact Suzi Hudson, Executive Director at the WBCA,  651-407-0597.

• Tamarack Nature Center
Looking for more opportunities to explore nature and art? Looking for a fun activity for a Scout troop, co-op or school group? Tamarack Nature Center has some great classes and workshops that can be scheduled when you want them. A few of the fun winter activities include Apple Cidering, Natural Ornaments, Candle Dipping, Soap Making and Garden Stepping Stones. Call the Tamarack Nature Center at 651.407.5350.

In The News

• I love art: Growth at White Bear Center for the Arts spurred by leadership, increased offerings by Hannah Gruber is an article that ran in the Apr 16, 2008 issue of the White Bear Press.

• Tamarack hosts inaugural event by by Kristine Goodrich is an article that ran in the April 16, 2008 issue of White Bear Press.

• Nature center plans calls for more amenities by Kristine Goodrich is an article that ran in the March 05, 2008 issue of White Bear Press.

• White Bear Lake is Neat! by Chuck Terhark is an article that ran in the November 2007 issue of METRO Magazine.

• Arts center founder’s passion takes her around the world by Kristine Goodrich is an article that ran in the November 7, 2007 edition of the White Bear Press.

• Art event puts creative process on full display by David Gustafson is an article that appeared in the July 3, 2007 edition of StarTribune.com.

• Art Watch aims to foster community: White Bear Center for the Arts hosts opportunity to see works in progress is an article by Mike Morgan that ran on June 27, 2007 in the White Bear Press.

• Art is for Everyone is an article by Mike Morgan that ran on January 3, 2007 in the White Bear Press.

• East Metro Place Landscape Garden Celebration is an article that appeared in the Winter 2006-07 edition of EMWC Volunteer News.

• WBCA art class to be on on LOCAL IMAGE TV 19. Love Your Letters: Introduction to Italic Calligraphy taught by Janah Breidenbach will run in the February 2007 edition of LOCAL IMAGE on Friday, February 2nd, at 7pm & 11pm and Saturday, February 3rd, at 7pm & 11pm. On Location produces signature programs including an award winning monthly magazine show called LOCAL IMAGE hosted by Judy Skeie-Voss. The show can be seen on TV19 for those living in the White Bear Lake area and have cable. LOCAL IMAGE also runs on all-metro CH6, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30PM.

• Arts Center Turns Up The Heat (Again) is an article that appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Town Life Magazine. Town Life is the official publication of White Bear Township. A PDF of the article can be read here.

• A Heavy-metal Arts Celebration by David Gustafson is an article that appeared in the April 4, 2006 edition of StarTribune.com.

• Patrons' challenge inspires iron pour is an article by Mike Morgan that ran on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 in the White Bear Press.

• Painters perform at art center: Patrons can watch as canvases fill By Mary Bauer, May 17, 2006 is an article about Open Canvas that appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

• Art Center set for second Open Canvas is an article by Mike Morgan that ran on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in the White Bear Press.

• Arts center honors students' literary talents is an article by Amy Hufford that ran on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 in the White Bear Press.

• Iron pour heats up Art Walk is an article by Kristine Goodrich that ran on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 in the White Bear Press.

• 'Arts' a hidden jewel in White Bear Lake is an article by Kristine Goodrich that ran on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 in the White Bear Press.

• Anne Pierce Rogers was well-known community philanthropist is an article by Kristine Goodrich that ran on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 in the White Bear Press.

• Classes, camps and exhibits at the White Bear Center for the Arts is an article by Kristine Goodrich that ran on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 in the White Bear Press.

• Garden Path is an article by Marge Hols that ran on January 3, 2004 in the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Press Releases

2007
• October 12, 2007: "Traditional or Self-Publishing: Putting Yourself in Print" with Local Author J. Michael Blumer
• September 19, 2007: Artist Discussion & Critique Seminars (Salon Series)
• September 10, 2007: Watch the Furnace Roar and Molten Iron Flow
• August 30, 2007: Ballet Classes Offered by White Bear Center for the Arts
• August 28, 2007: White Bear Center for the Arts Fall Class Catalog Now Available
• August 22, 2007: Workshop: Make Your Own Iron Tile
• August 1, 2007: Art Classes for Adults, Youth and Children
• June 22, 2007: June 8, 2007: Art Discussions & Critique Seminars (Salon Series)
• June 15 & 22: ART WATCH Art Works - White Bear Center for the Arts sponsors community art event & fundraiser on July 12, 13 & 14
• June 14 & 22, 2007: Raku Firing at White Bear Center for the Arts
• June 8, 2007: Art Discussions & Critique Seminars (Salon Series)
• June 1, 2007: Summer ART Classes for Kids Offered at White Bear Center for the Arts
• May 17, 2007: COOL Summer ART Classes are HOT at the White Bear Center for the Arts
• May 2, 2007: WriteNow! Annual High School Writers Contest Award Ceremony Reading
• April 23, 2007: Imagine Art Summer Camp for Kids and Youth
• April 23, 2007: Award Winners Announced for the 34th Annual Northern Lights Art Exhibit
• April 10, 2007: April & May Art Classes for Adults
• March 26, 2007: 34th Annual Northern Lights Art Exhibit
• January 29, 2007: WBCA Seeks Entries for Annual High School Writing Contest
• January 25, 2007: Art Center Seeks Entries for Northern Lights Exhibit
• January 5, 2007: Nationally recognized New York artist Eric Serritella Offers “Opened Earth” pottery workshop February 2, 3, 4 at White Bear Center for the Arts

2006
• December 22, 2006: January Art Classes for Adults
• November 29, 2006: White Bear Center for the Arts Holiday Open House
• November 21, 2006: Winter Art Classes for Adults, Youth and Children at the WBCA
• October 12, 2006: AQUA MEDIA ACRYLIC & COLLAGE WORKSHOP: EXPERIMENTAL AND ENERGIZING CLASS with Award Winning Local Artist and Instructor Lana Grow
• September 29, 2006: Roaring, flame-shooting furnaces in White Bear Lake to turn 1,000 pounds of recycled iron into art at the White Bear Lake ArtWalk & IRON POUR
• September 21, 2006: October Art Classes at the White Bear Center for the Arts
• September 20, 2006: Let's Go Van Gogh! Art Class for Grades 1-5
• September 11, 2006: Watch the Furnace Roar and Molten Iron Flow
• August 29, 2006: Workshop: Make Your Own Iron Tile
• August 18, 2006: WBCA Art Classes Fall Catalog & Online Listings Now Available
• July 18, 2007: Summer Art Classes for Adults
• July 18, 2006: Cool Summer Art Classes for Kids and Teens
• June 20, 2006: July Art Classes for Adults
• June 16, 2006: Sand Castles & Creatures Contest: A Manitou Days Event
• June 1, 2006: Checkout Cool Summer Art Classes for Children & Teens
• May 30, 2006: Checkout Cool Summer Art Classes for Children and Teens
• April 24, 2006: Open Canvas&reg® 2006 - A Unique Way to Experience Art
• March 20, 2006: Join us at Tamarack Nature Center for an IRON POUR
• March 17, 2006: Northern Lights Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Winners Announced
• March 1, 2006: Art Talks scheduled for March
• February 2006: White Bear Arts Organization Awarded Community Arts Grant
• February 2006: 33rd Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition

2005
• September 2005: White Bear Lake IRON POUR October 1, 2005
• February 2005: 32nd Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition
• January 2005: Art Center Seeks Entries for Northern Lights Exhibit

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