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NDCA announces Dr. Denise Lajimodiere as North Dakota's next Poet Laureate 

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts March 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a feature story about our own Arts in Education Director Rebecca Engelman.

After 13 years of service for the state of North Dakota and over 36 years working with arts in education, NDCA Art in Education Director Rebecca Engelman has decided to retire. In her official notice she wrote, “I have enjoyed my time with ND Council on the Arts and am grateful for all the professional opportunities and support provided to me during these past years." 

By Rhea C. Beto

NDCA is pleased to announce Gabrielle Johnson of Minot High School, as the 2023 State Champion and first place winner of the North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest. For more details, read the full ND POL 2023 Championship Press Release.

North Dakota Council on the Arts announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 4.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts February 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a link to a video explaining the Big House public art project.

NDCA announces board appointment of Christi Stonecipher to Region 7 

NDCA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 ND Governor’s Awards for the Arts with an awards ceremony set for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts January 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a link to the featured story called NDCA Year in Review, 2022.

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