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.
Want to know how you can get involved with NDCA and the arts in North Dakota?
Placemaking in Rural North Dakota, a public art program.
Upcoming Events
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2025 ND Governor's Awards for the Arts Ceremony
Categories: NDCA Events
Please join us for a special ceremony on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Heritage Center in Bismarck where Governor Armstrong will recognize the recipients of the 2025 North Dakota Governor's Awards for the Arts.
2025 ND Poetry Out Loud State Competition
Monday, March 3, 2025 at 09:00 am - 02:30 pm
Categories: NDCA Events
The 2025 North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud Competition will be held on Monday, March 3rd at the ND Heritage Center and State Museum, Russell Reid Auditorium, Bismarck.
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January 2025 NDCA E-news
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter
The January 2025 NDCA E-news features the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including a information about a new Linda Donlin exhibit at the Capitol.
Celebrating ND's Cultural Heritage: A History of the ND Governor's Awards for the Arts
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 03:30 pm
Categories: Featured Stories
Established in 1977, the ND Governor’s Awards for the Arts celebrates artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and community impact by honoring individuals and organizations who enrich North Dakota through the power of creativity.
By Rhea Beto