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Looking back on 2022, NDCA is extremely grateful for the support of its program partners, the NEA, Arts Midwest, its board of directors, Governor Burgum and his staff, fellow Agencies and especially the ND State Legislature, for the opportunity to support arts and cultural opportunities for the citizens of North Dakota. 

By Rhea C. Beto

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts December 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a story featuring ND artist Nelda Schrupp and her award-winning metal noisemakers.

ND artist Nelda Schrupp has been letting her artwork lead the way since she discovered her talent during her college years. That is when she decided to create her own contemporary style of rattle, also known as a noisemaker, to give homage to her Native culture. Nelda’s noisemakers have gained national attention and are currently on display at prestigious museums across the country.

By Rhea C. Beto

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts November 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a story featuring three of the winning photographers of the 2022 ND Governor's Photo Contest.

The winners of the 19th Annual ND Governor’s Photo Contest were celebrated at a reception mid-October at the Morton Mandan Public Library. While they came from a wide range of generations and varying walks of life, the photographers shared many of the same characteristics: strong family connections, a love of nature and the determination to capture the moment.

By Rhea C. Beto

NDCA announces appointment of new Board Chair Dr. Shawn Oban 

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts October 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES. Participate and celebrate Arts & Humanities month!

North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) recently awarded $902,717 in ten different grant programs for fiscal year 2023. Grant programs include: Art for Life, Arts in Education Collaboration, Artist in Residence, Community Arts Access Tier 1 & Tier 2, Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, Partner Letters of Agreements, Institutional Support, Individual Artist Fellowship, Professional Development, and Special Projects.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts September 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. Learn how English Learners at Williston HS increased their vocabulary while painting, discover great opportunities, find out about online & in-person arts events happening throughout the state, and so much more!

In May of 2022, NDCA Rostered Teaching Artist Beth Olshansky conducted a 9-day Virtual Picturing Writing Residency initiated by Williston EL high school teacher LeAnne Tracey. Students used crayon resist watercolors to paint 2 pictures and then described them in 2 separate poems. 

By Rhea C. Beto