Council on the Arts, North Dakota

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North Dakota Council on the Arts strengthens the creative capacity of North Dakota for all who live and visit here:
honoring our cultural traditions, empowering excellence and innovation,
inspiring arts and culture opportunities for all.
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Arts Across the Prairie

Placemaking in Rural North Dakota, a public art program.

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Featured North Dakota artists' works on exhibit at the Capitol.

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NDCA Awards $137K+ to Preserve ND’s Folk Traditions for FY27

Categories: Press Releases

Two women sitting at a table outside, oil painting colorful swirly flowers and designs on wood (Norwegian Rosemaling)NDCA has awarded $137,440.00 in grants through its Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program for Fiscal Year 2027. Photo: Pieper Bloomquist, master folk artist, and Callie Stadem, apprentice, Norwegian rosemaling (oil on wood).

October 2026 NDCA E-News

Categories: Monthly E-news

ND artists Walter Piehl and Shelly Sayler holding clay balls on a stage where they will start to throw them on a wheelNDCA's October 2026 E-news showcases many reasons to celebrate Arts and Humanities Month in North Dakota. Included are photos from the Convening, recognition of Troyd Geist's 35 years as ND's Folklorist and 25 years of Art for Life, and news that nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 Governor's Awards for the Arts.