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White Bear Arts Council was incorporated on May 16, 1968, as a nonprofit organization to foster creativity for experienced and emerging artists

Organization expanded in 1996 to offer year-round art classes and changed its name to White Bear Center for the Arts on May 22, 1997

Center moved to a state-of-the-art facility in 2013 and generated nearly $1.7 million in economic activity according to a 2015 Americans for the Arts report

Center is the only nonprofit arts organization in the greater northeast metropolitan area offering high-quality art classes and programs for children, adults, and families, with commitment to diversity and inclusion

Senate recognizes Wednesday, May 16, 2018, as White Bear Center for the Arts Day in Minnesota to honor the organization's 50th anniversary