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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

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts December 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a story featuring ND artist Nelda Schrupp and her award-winning metal noisemakers.

ND artist Nelda Schrupp has been letting her artwork lead the way since she discovered her talent during her college years. That is when she decided to create her own contemporary style of rattle, also known as a noisemaker, to give homage to her Native culture. Nelda’s noisemakers have gained national attention and are currently on display at prestigious museums across the country.

By Rhea C. Beto

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts November 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a story featuring three of the winning photographers of the 2022 ND Governor's Photo Contest.