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Creative director, teaching artist, and driving force behind Umoja and Fred’s Dissonance, Fred Edwards shares his story and how it empowered him to establish these programs that foster narrative justice and community empowerment. 

A first-person account by contributing editor Frederick Edwards Jr.

NDCA announces new indigenous artworks by Linda Whitney on exhibit at the Capitol

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts December 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and (2) STORIES: Hispanic Advocacy by Yolanda Rojas & ND Native Tourism Alliance by Alicia Hegland-Thorpe.

When Yolanda Rojas moved from Arizona to Watford City in 2014, she saw no signs of her Hispanic cultural traditions and language. To help fill the void, she founded Hispanic Advocacy of ND to provide opportunities that empower and enrich the Hispanic community in North Dakota.    

By Contributing Editor Yolanda Rojas

The ND Native Tourism Alliance, founded in 2016, is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting, preserving, promoting, and educating the world about the culture, history, and environment of the five Native nations of North Dakota. 

By Contributing Editor Alicia Hegland-Thorpe

As of October 31, 2023, North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) awarded $832,413 in nine different grant programs for fiscal year 2024.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts November 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story about a large outdoor mural in Bismarck created to bring awareness, hope, and healing.

North Dakota Council on the Arts announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 2.

Groundbreaking study reveals economic and social impact of $151.8 million from Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector in North Dakota

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts October 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and two feature stories: one about fiber arts at Nome Schoolhouse and one about Odissi dancer & choreographer Dr. Aparupa Chatterjee.