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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Textiles and Eco-Prints by Amanda Heidt on display at the ND State Capitol

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head and shoulders of Amanda Heidt with red-auburn, shoulder-length hair, round glasses, and a closed smile; wearing a loom-woven scarf she createdNDCA is exhibiting a collection of textiles and eco-prints by North Dakota artist Amanda Heidt, on the 18th floor (observatory level) of the ND State Capitol through December 2026.

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

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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).