White Bear Lk, MN

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS

EIN 41-1290707

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs Children & youth

Mission

Enrich lives by celebrating art. Nourish imagination by inspiring creativity. Build understanding by connecting people.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS

White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is a community arts organization based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, that presents exhibitions, classes, performances, festivals, and public programs for people of all ages. The Center operates gallery space, classrooms, a shop supporting local artists, and year-round education programming designed for both youth and adults. WBCA has served the east-metro Twin Cities region since the late 1960s and continues to produce seasonal catalogs, juried exhibitions, plein air and special projects (including recent programming through 2024–2026). The organization combines paid classes and ticketed events with free public exhibitions and community-facing festivals to make the arts broadly accessible in its region.

Notable achievements

Established in 1968

WBCA has operated as a local arts institution since the late 1960s, building multi-decade cultural programming and educational offerings for the White Bear Lake region.

Campus expansion (relocated modern facility)

The organization consolidated and expanded its program capacity by moving into an updated, multi-room campus that houses galleries, classrooms, studios, and a retail art shop—allowing a broader slate of exhibitions, classes, and community events.

Sustained public programming and state support

WBCA has continued active seasonal programming and education catalogs through 2024–2026 and has been a recipient of state/cultural operating support in recent grant cycles, enabling ongoing exhibitions, youth classes, and community outreach.

At a glance

Total assets: $11.9M
Annual revenue: $1.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1290707
Location: White Bear Lk, MN
Website: whitebeararts.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and profiled by nonprofit data services and charity directories as an established 501(c)(3) cultural organization serving the White Bear Lake area.

Recipient of Minnesota arts/legacy operating support in recent grant cycles, reflecting state-level recognition of the Center’s public cultural value.

Featured by local civic and community partners as a core cultural asset in White Bear Lake’s neighborhood and regional arts promotion.

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