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Prairie Arts March 2024

Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 01:15 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA e-Prairie Arts March 2024, topCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts March 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. It includes upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and two STORIES: Ireland-based ND artist Mollie Douthit and high school students make music video with teaching artist Stuart James. 


High school students create music video during Stuart James workshop

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10:30 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Students walking away outside on a paved road with cars parked around them, during a cold winter day in Fort Totten, North DakotaOver the course of a week, the students at Four Winds High School had not only written a song together but had also arranged it, produced it, and filmed it, creating their own video during a workshop led by Teaching Artist Stuart James.

By contributing editor Lisa McCallum


*We are all always somewhere

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 09:45 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Artist Mollie Douthit taking a selfie in Ireland with people walking behind her on a narrow paved street that leads to a small lake, on a lightly raining day with the sun peaking over the horizonBorn and raised in North Dakota, artist Mollie Douthit always felt a strong connection to her family's European roots. Learn how she reconciled her desire to belong by following her own path.

A first-person account by artist and contributing editor Mollie Douthit


NDCA announces results of the 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Championship

Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 09:00 am

Categories: Press Releases

The ND 2024 State POL Champion, Circe Atkinson holding a large trophy, standing in front of a wall that reads Poetry Out LoudNDCA is pleased to announce Circe Atkinson of Mandan High School, as the 2024 State Champion and first place winner of the North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest. For more details, read the full ND POL 2024 Championship Press Release.


NDCA Arts Across the Prairie announces Region 2 placemaking installation artist team

Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00 am

Categories: Press Releases

Alan and Nicole Milligan pictured next to a map of ND showing the installation location near Rugby, along with a stunning rendering of an 80 foot stained-glass feather arching over the prairieThe Region 2 Selection Committee for Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota announces large-scale sculptors and design team Alan and Nicole Milligan selected for their project titled – “Living Waters, Painted Skies."


Prairie Arts February 2024

Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Screenshot of top of NDCA February 2024 enewsCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts February 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and a story about accomplished Dakota artist Holly Young.


*From aspiring to accomplished: a Dakota artist’s journey of giving back

Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 09:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Dakota artist Holly Young holder her ledger artFrom the beginning of Dakota artist Holly Young's career, through her remarkable accomplishments, one thing was never lost - her commitment to preserving and sharing traditional art forms and lifeways with her people. 

By Contributing Editor Alicia Hegland-Thorpe


NDCA now accepting applications for ND Artist Training Cohort

Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 02:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

NDCA's new ND Artist Training Cohort program is now accepting applications from artists interested in improving their skill levels and capacity for outdoor public art production.


Prairie Arts January 2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

ND Prairie Arts January 2024 Newsletter TopCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts January 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and (2) STORIES: ND Snow Sculpting & Culture Bearer Frederick Edwards Jr.


National award-winning ND snow sculpting team sheds light on unique artform

Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 09:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Circular black, red and white logo with words Team North Dakota Snow Sculpting curved around the edges and a grey-bearded man with a blue hand and face, wearing winter clothing and holding a chisel-style shovel across his shouldersWith a mission to share their passion and train the next generation of artists, the 2023 National Snow Sculpting Champions: Jay Ray, Mike Nelson and Josh Zeis, describe the reductive process, display their tools, show samples of their work, and share what they have learned about snow sculpting.

By Rhea Beto


NDCA announces request for qualifications for placemaking in Region 6

Monday, January 8, 2024 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

Site located in south central North Dakota where artworks will be installed, showing a large pond inside a wheat fieldNorth Dakota Council on the Arts announces request for qualifications for placemaking in Region 6.


*Culture bearer experiences healing and builds grassroots community through art

Friday, January 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Waste-up smiling, shoulder-length dreadlocks, African American Frederick Edwards Jr. wearing a dark jean jacket, purple shirt 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.


Prairie Arts December 2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 08:30 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Screenshot of top of December 2023 NDCA e-newsletterCheck 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.


*Honoring & Empowering Hispanic Culture in ND

Monday, December 11, 2023 at 09:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Colorful logo of Hispanic Advocacy of North Dakota; Educate, Translate, ConnectWhen 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


*Unique Partners in Cultural Education

Friday, December 8, 2023 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance logoThe 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


NDCA awarded $832,413 in FY24 grants across the state

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

Long X Arts Foundation Cowboy Poetry Gathering (Watford City), Sacred Pipe Resource Center Bear Grease Theatrical Production (Bismarck), pine needle basket made by apprentice (Fargo) and 4th grader showing artwork made with Artist in Residence (Litchville) As of October 31, 2023, North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) awarded $832,413 in nine different grant programs for fiscal year 2024.


Prairie Arts November 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:30 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA Prairie Arts November 2023 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck 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.


NDCA announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 2

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

Arts Across the Prairie project site for Region 2 installation in NW North DakotaNorth Dakota Council on the Arts announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 2.


NDCA announces findings from 2022 AEP6 arts & culture survey

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 stacked logoGroundbreaking study reveals economic and social impact of $151.8 million from Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector in North Dakota


Prairie Arts October 2023

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 03:30 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA Prairie Arts October 2023 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck 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.


Two ND businesswomen renovate 1916 schoolhouse into Fiber Arts/Event Center

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 02:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

dilapidated 3-story 1916 Nome Schoolhouse with dead trees and broken windowsChris Armbrust and Teresa Perleberg bought and restored the 1916 Nome Schoolhouse, open since 2021, to accommodate their fiber arts businesses but also to create a community hotel and retreat/event center.

By Rhea Beto


*Shall WE dance?

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Aparupa Chatterjee with shoulder-length dark hair, dot on her forehead and nice smile, wearing a traditional blue and teal Indian sarisLearn how cultural diversity, diaspora, and artist migration all may have a considerable contribution towards the artistic exploration of professional dancer and choreographer Aparupa Chatterjee. 

A first-person account by contributing editor Aparupa Chatterjee, Ph.D.


Prairie Arts September 2023

Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Screenshot of top of NDCA September 2023 NewsletterCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts September 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and two feature stories: one about the Watford City High School Mural Project and one about Togolese Artist Hamzat Koriko.


Watford City High School mural project strengthens community

Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 11:30 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Watford City High School students painting a mural on a wallWatford City High School students and community members collaborated on the making of six murals at the school. The intent was to establish a sense of pride for anyone walking the halls, including students, staff, and the community at large.

By Rhea Beto


*Weaving Cultural Threads Through Playwriting, Togolese Drumming, and Storytelling in North Dakota

Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Head and shoulders of Hamzat Koriko with toothy smile, short, black hair, wearing a light brown leather suit jacket, orange patterned undershirt and long black and white scarf wrapped around his neckHamzat Koriko's dedication to playwriting, Togolese drumming, and storytelling has enriched his life and woven a tapestry of unity and cultural exchange within the vibrant artistic landscape of North Dakota.

A first-person account by contributing editor Hamzat Koriko, Ph.D.


Prairie Arts August 2023

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 11:00 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Prairie Arts August 2023 newsletter top screenshotCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts August 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and two feature stories: one about a world renowned double-reed band called the New York Kammermusiker and one about Native artist Shawna Fricke.


World-renowned music group returns to North Dakota

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 09:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

New York City skyline with words New York Kammermusiker underneath, all in black inkIn 1969, ND native Ilonna Pederson founded a professional double-reed ensemble called the New York Kammermusiker (NYK), a non-profit organization seeking to expose new audiences to the instruments and music from the Renaissance era. While the group has performed in dozens of countries across five continents, there is one place they keep coming back to – North Dakota.

By Rhea Beto


NDCA announces FY24 Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship recipients

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 12:30 pm

Categories: Press Releases

Two men playing their own fiddle togetherNorth Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) has awarded $90,096 in the Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program for Fiscal Year 24, which begins July 1, 2023 and ends June 30, 2024.


*Heart, Spirit and Soul

Friday, August 4, 2023 at 10:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Head and shoulders of Native North Dakota artist Shawna Fricke (Piaute, Taos Pueblo) with long curly black hair, toothy smile, wearing long beaded necklace, patterned shirt and light grey shawlND artist Shawna Fricke, Piaute/Taos Pueblo, believes it’s important to buy art from inspired Natives and not “Native inspired” art. “We are out there trying to make our statement and establish our identity. A Native artist’s work is deeply personal to them, and they want to make sure it matters.”  

By Contributing Editor Alicia Hegland-Thorpe


Prairie Arts July 2023

Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 09:30 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Top screenshot of NDCA Prairie Arts July Newsletter showing the Index and a picture of Cynthia McGuire Theil wearing a long-sleeve teal-blue shirt with short red hair, sewing red roses on a black dressCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts July 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story about a Sewist who was chosen as the Artist in Residence at Turtle River State Park.


Sewist showcases unique artform at Turtle River State Park

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 05:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Cynthia McGuire Theil wearing a long-sleeve teal-blue shirt with short red hair, sewing red roses on a black dressSewist Cynthia McGuire Thiel was “shocked and thrilled” when she was chosen to be the Artist in Residence at Turtle River State Park, July 14-23, 2023. 

By Rhea Beto


NDCA Arts Across the Prairie announces Region 4 placemaking installation artist

Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 am

Categories: Press Releases

Arts Across the Prairie project designs and portrait of artist for Region 4 installation in NE North DakotaThe Region 4 Selection Committee for Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota announces large-scale sculptor and designer, James Peterson as the artist for their project titled – “Endless Sky - Dynamic Layers."


FY24 Individual Artist Fellowship recipients

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 03:30 pm

Categories: Press Releases

framed portraits of ND Individual Artist Fellowship FY24 recipients Kathy Coudle King and Aparupa Chatterjee sitting on a wooden desk with plants on either side​​​​​​NDCA has awarded two artist fellowships, each in the amount of $5,000 to Kathleen Coudle King of Grand Forks and Aparupa Chatterjee of Fargo.


NDCA visits thriving arts community in SW North Dakota

Friday, June 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

A group of people sitting at a wooden table and smiling widely at the cameraAfter an extended visit to Region 8 in June 2023, NDCA was pleased by the well-attended Dickinson community reception, the variety of arts projects happening across the region, and the overwhelming enthusiasm for the arts. 

By Rhea Beto and Kim Konikow


Prairie Arts June 2023

Friday, June 9, 2023 at 09:00 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA Prairie Arts June 2023 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts June 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story about the thriving arts community in southwest North Dakota.


NDCA & three ND state organizations receive $1,014,728 from NEA

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 08:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

NDCA and three ND state organizations receive $1,014,728 from NEA National Endowment for the Arts logo and website arts.gov


Prairie Arts May 2023

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 09:00 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA Prairie Arts May 2023 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts May 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story explaining how the 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥 exhibit came to be, along with a link to three pages of heartwarming reviews.


The creation of On the Edge of the Wind exhibit

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

On the Edge of the Wind exhibit logo with text underneath a buffalo skullProduced by NDCA in association with the State Historical Society, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥: 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥, explores connections between cultural practices, regional landscapes, and tribal oral narratives. It’s the result of a 10-year project by State Folklorist Troyd Geist to photograph landscapes sacred to Native American tribal nations that share geography with ND and record Indigenous stories told by elders and knowledge keepers related to these significant and spiritually powerful places. 

By Troyd Geist and Rhea Beto


Prairie Arts April 2023

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 03:30 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Prairie Arts April 2023 newsletter top screenshotCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts April 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming GRANT DEADLINES, new OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story describing the World Fest program in Minot and its positive impact on the community.


World Fest celebrated in Minot

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Arts Midwest World Fest in Minot wording with 3 photos of musical ensamples stacked on topIn 2020, the community of Minot, coordinated by Minot Area Council of the Arts (MACA), was chosen to be the North Dakota World Fest host from 2022 through 2025. MACA Operations and Special Projects Coordinator Chandell Lattin outlines the program and describes the positive impact on the community.

By Rhea C. Beto


Prairie Arts March 2023

Friday, March 10, 2023 at 03:30 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA Prairie Arts March 2023 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck 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.


Rebecca Engelman Tribute

Friday, March 10, 2023 at 11:30 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Tight headshot of Rebecca Engelman with flowing dark grey hair and a big smileAfter 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 announces results of the 2023 Poetry Out Loud State Championship

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:00 am

Categories: Press Releases

Gabrielle Johnson of Minot High School holding a large trophy, standing in front of a wall that reads CONGRATULATIONS with fireworks exploding all aroundNDCA 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.


NDCA announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 4

Monday, February 20, 2023 at 06:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

Arts Across the Prairie project site for Region 4 installation in NE North DakotaNorth Dakota Council on the Arts announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 4.


Prairie Arts February 2023

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 04:30 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA Prairie Arts February 2023 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck 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 recipients of 2023 ND Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

ND Governor's Award for the ArtsNDCA 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.


Prairie Arts January 2023

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 09:30 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Prairie Arts January 2023 newsletter top screenshotCheck 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.


NDCA Year in Review: 2022

Monday, January 9, 2023 at 03:30 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

L to R: (back row) Kim Konikow, Rebecca Engelman, Robin Bosch, Troyd Geist, Vanessa Voskuil; Rhea Beto (front). 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


Prairie Arts December 2022

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:30 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA Prairie Arts December 2022 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck 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.


Nelda Schrupp metal noisemakers inspired by Native culture

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10:30 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Head and shoulders of Nelda Schrupp with short grey hair, wearing glasses and tie dye t-shirt and her artistic Native jewelry hanging on the walls behind herND 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


Prairie Arts November 2022

Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA November 2022 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck 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.


Winners of 2022 ND Governor’s Photo Contest seize the moment

Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 12:30 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

ND Governor's Photo Contest with Laura Gardner Best in Show Lake Sakakawea photo in backgroundThe winners of the 19th Annual ND Governor’s Photo Contest were celebrated at a reception mid-October at the Morton Mandan Public Library. While they came from a wide range of generations and varying walks of life, the photographers shared many of the same characteristics: strong family connections, a love of nature and the determination to capture the moment.

By Rhea C. Beto


Prairie Arts October 2022

Monday, October 10, 2022 at 04:00 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

E-Prairie Arts October 2022 Newsletter HeaderCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts October 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES. Participate and celebrate Arts & Humanities month!


NDCA recently awarded $902,717 in FY23 grants across the state

Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 10:30 am

Categories: Press Releases

ND letters on top of 4 color barsNorth Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) recently awarded $902,717 in ten different grant programs for fiscal year 2023. Grant programs include: Art for Life, Arts in Education Collaboration, Artist in Residence, Community Arts Access Tier 1 & Tier 2, Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, Partner Letters of Agreements, Institutional Support, Individual Artist Fellowship, Professional Development, and Special Projects.


Prairie Arts September 2022

Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10:00 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

NDCA September 2022 Newsletter screenshot of topCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts September 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. Learn how English Learners at Williston HS increased their vocabulary while painting, discover great opportunities, find out about online & in-person arts events happening throughout the state, and so much more!


English Learners at Williston High School increase vocabulary through Picturing Writing

Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 04:30 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Williston High School student holding their art and writing booklets up to the monitor during Zoom classIn May of 2022, NDCA Rostered Teaching Artist Beth Olshansky conducted a 9-day Virtual Picturing Writing Residency initiated by Williston EL high school teacher LeAnne Tracey. Students used crayon resist watercolors to paint 2 pictures and then described them in 2 separate poems. 

By Rhea C. Beto


Prairie Arts August 2022

Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 01:30 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Screenshot of top of August 2022 NDCA E-Prairie Arts NewsletterCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts August 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. You will find an article that explains how retired ND Museum of Art Founding Director Laurel Reuter leaves behind a sustainable future, along with a variety of opportunities available to artists and arts organizations across North Dakota! 


Retired ND Museum of Art founding director leaves behind sustainable future

Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Painted portrait of head and shoulders of Laurel Reuter with dark hair in elegant bunAfter dedicating fifty years of her life to the North Dakota Museum of Art, Founding Director 
Laurel Reuter was not about to walk away without helping members of the board and staff plan for the future. 

By Rhea C. Beto


NDCA Arts Across the Prairie announces inaugural placemaking installation artist, Region 1

Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:30 am

Categories: Press Releases

Thane Lund color rendering for Region 1 Arts Across the Prairie art installationThe Selection Committee for Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota announces Crosby-native Thane Lund as the inaugural installation artist for Region 1 – “Love Where You Live."


Prairie Arts July 2022

Monday, July 4, 2022 at 04:30 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Screenshot of Index, top page of Prairie Arts Newsletter July 2022Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts July 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. You will find an article about Minot Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Ellen Fenner's trip to a national Conference, along with a variety of opportunities available to artists and arts organizations across North Dakota! 


Minot Symphony Orchestra director plans new strategy after attending national conference

Monday, July 4, 2022 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Orchestra conductor and violinists of LA Philharmonic

In June of 2022, Minot Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Ellen Fenner attended the League of American Orchestras 77th National Conference in Los Angeles, CA. When she returned, she laid out plans to implement many of the ideas and suggestions she had learned at the conference. The trip was funded in part by a Professional Development Grant from NDCA. 

By Rhea C. Beto


NDCA announces FY23 Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship recipients

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 10:30 am

Categories: Press Releases

Assortment of folk art instrumentsNorth Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) has awarded $55,997 in the Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program for Fiscal Year 23, which begins July 1, 2022 and ends June 30, 2023.


NDCA announces FY23 Individual Artist Fellowship recipients

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 03:30 pm

Categories: Press Releases

Head and shoulders framed photos of Efrain Amaya and Michael WittgrafNorth Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) has awarded two artist fellowships, each in the amount of $5,000. The Individual Artist Fellowship recipients in Music are Efrain Amaya of Minot, and Michael Wittgraf of Grand Forks.


Prairie Arts June 2022

Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 09:30 am

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

E-Prairie Arts June 2022 NewsletterCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts June 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. You will find an article about ND's ONLY trombone choir, along with a variety of opportunities available to artists and arts organizations across North Dakota! 


North Dakota’s ONLY Trombone Choir performs new works by ND composer

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

7 men and 1 women in all black, holding trombones, standing on UND CampusIn the spring of 2022, University of North Dakota (UND) Teaching Assistant Professor, Author and Composer Dr. Chris Gable wrote an eight-part composition for the North Dakota Trombone Choir called Alarum Within. The project was meant to portray the negative impact on society caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

By Rhea C. Beto


Prairie Arts May 2022

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 01:30 pm

Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts May 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, along with a variety of opportunities available to artists and arts organizations across North Dakota! 


Wayne Beyer retires leaving strong legacy for art community

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 11:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Wayne Beyer wearing glasses, grey hair, smiling, sitting on a chair with white bulldog on his lapAfter 42 years of service, Wayne Beyer is retiring from Director of Wahpeton Park and Rec. To explain the strong connection he experienced with the art world, Wayne wrote, "Parks and recreation is very diversified and art has been a great way to offer many unique opportunities."


NDCA announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 1

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Press Releases

7 columns of colorful stacked rocks create sculpture in rural Nevada called Magic Mountains by Ugo RondinoneNorth Dakota Council on the Arts announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 1.


Prairie Arts April 2022

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 09:00 am

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NDCA Prairie Arts April 2022 NewsletterCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts April 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including an article about the history of Ukrainian culture in North Dakota and how community members are working to preserve the unique heritage in the state.


Protect and preserve ND Ukrainian culture and heritage

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 09:00 am

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Psyanky - Ukrainian Easter EggsAround 10,000 Ukrainians immigrated to North Dakota between 1896 and 1899, according to a 1984 book by Francie Berg called “Ethnic Heritage in North Dakota.” The timing is significant because North Dakota had just become a state in 1889. Ergo, Ukrainian culture began intertwining with North Dakota heritage during the first few years of statehood.

By Rhea C. Beto


Organizations Applying to NDCA: Create your SAM Unique Entity ID

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11:00 am

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Go to Sam website to get UEI number to replace DUNSBeginning April 4, 2022, the federal government is transitioning from the use of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), generated by Dun & Bradstreet, to a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through the SAM.gov system. The SAM UEI is required of state, regional, and local agencies and all their organizational subgrantees. 


Prairie Arts March 2022

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 01:00 pm

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts March 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including the story behind the Grue Church Project - how a small community plans to save a 130-year-old church building and turn it into a cultural center.


Envisioning what is possible: The Grue Church Project

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:00 am

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Black and white side view of Grue Church in Buxton, NDIn the small community of Buxton, ND stands a 130-year-old church that was scheduled to be destroyed in 2020. A group of passionate people in the community decided to not only save the building, but restore, re-purpose and reimagine ways to use the facility to celebrate its heritage and continue the cultural folk traditions it was founded upon.

By Rhea C. Beto


NDCA announces results of the 2022 Poetry Out Loud State Championship

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 11:00 pm

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Poetry Out Loud logo with NEA and Poetry Foundation typed on topNDCA is pleased to announce Mya Tena of Bismarck High School, as the 2022 State Champion and first place winner of the North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest. For more details, read the full ND POL 2022 Championship Press Release.


Prairie Arts February 2022

Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 04:00 pm

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts February 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including a feature story about Walker Bruns and his journey to create spearfish decoys.


Walker Bruns Fish Story

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 11:00 am

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Head and shoulders smiling Walker Bruns with full beard standing among trees and tree trunks with a canopy of leaves holding colorful fish decoyWalker Bruns began his fishing tackle business called Bruns Tackle while he was in the 8th Grade. He was assigned a school project to create a mock business including a product, pricing, and a full business plan. Six years later, his business is thriving, he is a graduate from North Dakota State University with a degree in Business Administration, a minor in Entrepreneurship, and has a whole new skill set of creating spearfish decoys thanks to the NDCA Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program.

By Rhea C. Beto


Prairie Arts January 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:00 pm

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Top of E-Prairie Jan22 Newsletter showing logo, index and photo of sound studio with 2 native men, microphone and drumCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts January 2022 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including a feature story about the Densmore Repatriation Project.


Lakota singers breathe new life into old Native songs

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:00 am

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Frances DensmoreProject underway revisits century-old recordings made at Standing Rock

Before singing, Red Weasel bowed his head in prayer, “Wakan'tanka, hear me.  This day I am to tell your word.  But without sin I shall speak. The tribe shall Live.  Behold me for I am humble.  From above watch me.  You are always the truth, listen to me, my friends and relatives, sitting here, and I shall be at peace.  May our voices be heard at the future goal you have prepared for us.”    

From Teton Sioux Music & Culture by Frances Densmore (1918)

 


Prairie Arts December 2021

Monday, December 13, 2021 at 04:50 pm

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Top of E-Prairie Newsletter showing logo, index and photo of native dancerCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts December 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including a feature story about the Lake Region Arts Festival.


NDCA announces $813,365 in American Rescue Plan funding awarded to artists and arts organizations in North Dakota

Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 am

Categories: Press Releases

Through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) has awarded $187,730 to individual artists and $508,120 to non-profit arts organizations in North Dakota. In addition, through a regional partnership with Arts Midwest, an additional $117,515 has been designated to ND arts organizations, also funded through partnership agreements with the National Endowment for the Arts.


Imitation may be the biggest form of flattery; the story behind the Lake Region Arts Festival

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 11:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Lake Region Arts Festival logoDiscover the collaboration and inspiration that lead to the overwhelming success of the first ever Lake Region Arts Festival in Devils Lake, ND. 

By Rhea C. Beto


NDCA announces new Board appointment, Region 6

Friday, December 3, 2021 at 11:00 am

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NDCA announces new Board appointment Head and shoulders smiling of Amy Tichy

North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) announces the addition of Amy Tichy of Tower City, to its board of directors, representing Region 6. She was recently appointed by Governor Burgum to serve on NDCA’s board, effective December 2021.


Prairie Arts November 2021

Monday, November 8, 2021 at 03:00 pm

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Troyd GeistCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts November 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including a special tribute to NDCA staff member and Folklorist, Troyd Geist who we celebrated for his 30 years of service to the arts in North Dakota!


Prairie Arts October 2021

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 10:00 am

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts October 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!


NDCA announces $459,845 in American Rescue Plan funding awarded to artists & arts organizations in North Dakota

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Categories: Press Releases

Through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) has awarded $214,750 to individual artists and $127,580 to arts organizations in North Dakota through Round 1 of the funding process. In addition, through a regional partnership with Arts Midwest, an additional $117,515 has been designated to ND arts organizations, also funded through partnership agreements with the National Endowment for the Arts.


NDCA recently awarded $947,479 in grants across the state

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 04:30 pm

Categories: Press Releases

North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) recently awarded $947,479 in ten different grant programs for fiscal year 2022. Grant programs include: Art for Life, Arts in Education Collaboration, Artist in Residence, Community Arts Access Tier 1 & Tier 2, Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, Partner Letters of Agreements, Institutional Support, Individual Artist Fellowship, Professional Development, and Special Projects.


NDCA announces new Board appointment

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 11:00 am

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Prairie Arts June 2021

Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 09:20 am

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts June 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!


Prairie Arts May 2021

Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 03:00 pm

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts May 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!


Prairie Arts April 2021

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 03:25 am

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts April 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!


NDCA secures new funding for Creative Aging

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 09:00 am

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NDCA secures new funding for Creative Aging

North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) recently secured new funding from a national grant program to advance creative aging programs for older adults in North Dakota.

The Tiny Press Kit Project is made possible by a grant provided by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in partnership with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy to the North Dakota Council on the Arts. The project is also supported by the NDSU School of Design, Architecture, and Art.


Prairie Arts March 2021

Friday, March 5, 2021 at 09:30 am

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts March 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!


NDCA announces new Board appointment

Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 11:00 pm

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Prairie Arts February 2021

Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:52 am

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NDCA announces Board of Directors meeting

Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 02:25 pm

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Prairie Arts January 2021

Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 11:00 am

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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts January 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!

*Please note the correct spelling for Governor's Art Award recipient is Melissa Gordon.


NDCA announces recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 09:24 am

Categories: Press Releases

NDCA announces six stellar recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

*Please note this is the correct spelling of the following names: Dr. Jo Ann Miller; and David "WhiteThunder" Trottier.


Happy Holidays from NDCA staff and board

Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 11:00 pm

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Prairie Arts December 2020

Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00 pm

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Prairie Arts November 2020

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:00 pm

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Prairie Arts October 2020

Monday, October 12, 2020

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Prairie Arts September 2020

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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NDCA announces Statewide Arts Convening

Monday, September 14, 2020

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Prairie Arts August 2020

Thursday, August 13, 2020

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Prairie Arts July 2020

Thursday, July 9, 2020

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NDCA announces Individual Artist Fellowship recipients

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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NDCA announces North Dakota artist’s work on exhibit at the Capitol

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

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NDCA announces North Dakota artist’s work on exhibit at the Capitol


Prairie Arts June 2020

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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NDCA announces new board appointments

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:24 am

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NDCA announces Board of Directors meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:22 am

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Armstrong Corona Info

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:22 am

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NDCA addresses COVID-19

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:21 am

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NDCA announces grant applications now available

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:19 am

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NDCA announces Board of Directors meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:17 am

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NDCA announces new Board appointments

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:14 am

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NDCA grant applications now available online

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:40 am

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Prairie Arts May 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:01 am

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Prairie Arts March 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:00 am

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Prairie Arts April 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:00 am

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Prairie Arts February 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:59 am

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Prairie Arts December 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:58 am

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Prairie Arts January 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:58 am

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Prairie Arts November 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:53 am

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Prairie Arts October 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:52 am

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Prairie Arts September 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:51 am

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Prairie Arts August 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:51 am

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Prairie Arts July 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:49 am

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Prairie Arts June 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:48 am

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Prairie Arts May 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:42 am

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Prairie Arts April 2019

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:41 am

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Prairie Arts March 2019

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