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Notes from Kim Konikow, NDCA Executive Director
- As NDCA continues its work with the Governor’s Main Street Initiative, we are looking for information regarding youth/young adult projects throughout the State, new, or currently existing. These need to be driven by youth participants, but can have adult partners. In fact, how these projects help create a more vibrant and healthy community that might help keep or attract a 21st century workforce is an important factor. Some of you may have responded to Rebecca’s request in December… Please keep the information coming, and know that we can assist the facilitation of bringing these projects to fruition.
- A reminder; if you are working with the Military, active or vets, in any of your programs, please send me a note at kkonikow@nd.gov! (Especially if this is a new program Beth collected a lot of information last year, and we want to keep that up-to-date, NDCA is often asked to supply this information and we want to continue to be a resource.
- I am beginning to tour the State, and visit as many of our constituents as possible. In mid- April, I will be in Devils Lake, Grand Forks and Fargo. I will be back out again in May. Hope to meet you!
NDPR & NDCA's Artist in Residency program in North Dakota parks, applications due May 4th
The North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department and NDCA are partnering for an Artist in Residency program within Icelandic, Turtle River and Lewis & Clark State Parks. This program is for serious professionals who deeply care about the state parks, wanting to contribute to their biological, historical and recreational resources as well as benefit from them. For more information and an application visit www.nd.gov/arts/sites/default/files/PDFs/2018parksrecappflyer.pdf.
NDCA grant deadlines approaching
The Individual Artist Fellowship program for Visual Art and Media Arts grant submission deadline is May 1, 2018, for activities taking place July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. The Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2018, for project periods of July 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019. Also, a reminder that the Professional Development and Special Projects grant applications are accepted throughout the year, but must be submitted no later than four (4) weeks prior to the start of the event. Early submission is strongly encouraged for all programs. All fiscal year 2019 grants must be completed and submitted via NDCA's online system “GO Smart” at http://northdakota.gosmart.org. Complete descriptions of the grant programs, guidelines, and how to apply are available through NDCA’s web site at www.nd.gov/arts/grants/grant.html. For general grant questions, or if you need assistance with the online grant system, please call NDCA’s office at (701) 328-7590.
NDCA announces North Dakota artist’s works on exhibit at the Capitol
NDCA, along with the offices of State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt, and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, are exhibiting the works of Buchanan artist Brad Bohl at the Capitol Building in Bismarck during the months of April, May and June. Bohl’s work are on display in the Treasurer’s third floor office, and the Attorney General’s first floor office. The full press release is available via this link.
National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA) launches ENGAGE website
The North Dakota Council on the Arts, along with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA), are pleased to announce the launch of the ENGAGE Initiative Creative Aging Toolkit for State Arts Agencies (SAAs). Following NCCA’s 3-year ENGAGE Communities of Practice Initiative for State Arts Agencies in Arts, Health, and Aging, this website showcases the exciting creative aging programs happening across North Dakota and throughout the country, and provides resources for organizations and individuals seeking to help strengthen the creative aging field. For more visit http://engage-initiative.com/.
Northwest Arts Center awarded grant for collections assessment
Northwest Arts Center at Minot State University is one of 80 institutions from across the country selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. The center has been awarded a grant of up to $7,800 to cover a professional conservation assessment of its collection of fine art and Native American artifacts and the facilities in which the collections are housed. The center is in the process of relocating to a newly remodeled facility in the lower level of the Gordon B. Olson Library. The new facility boasts a climate controlled art gallery and artifact display space, a public reception area, office, and work/storage room. Grand opening and dedication of the new facility will be April 19. For more information visit https://www.minotstateu.edu/nac.
2018 North Dakota winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing competition announced
Andrew J. Maus, Director & CEO of the Plains Art Museum, along with the North Dakota State University’s Red River Valley Writing Project (RRVWP), announce the 2018 North Dakota winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing competition. The Plains and RRVWP have partnered to be the Scholastic affiliate for the state. Thank you for helping recognize the amazing creativity of our youth! For more information visit https://www.artandwriting.org.
Couple makes $1 million donation aimed at UND students
A former editor and publisher of the Grand Forks Herald and a retired University of North Dakota (UND) Space Studies administrator will help students learn and make new discoveries for a long time to come. Mike Jacobs and Suezette Bieri recently donated land they owned in Mountrail County to UND—a gift that will generate more than $1 million for students at their alma mater. The largest portion of the gift will establish the $500,000 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Endowment. For more visit https://www.wdaz.com/news/education/4423729-couple-makes-1-million-donation-aimed-und-students.
Award nominations for Main Street ND accepted until June 30th
North Dakota’s Main Street Initiative is a shared vision of healthy, vibrant communities that through fiscally responsible planning, attract the talent needed to support our growing economy. The Main Street Awards honor communities who show excellence in these principles by actively working to differentiate and enhance the quality of life for their residents, present and future. The 2018 awards will be presented during the ND League of Cities Annual Conference on September 13-15, at the Grand Forks Alerus Center. The Main Street Awards are competitive and nominations for deserving communities are being sought. To learn more visit https://www.mainstreetnd.com/awards.
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The arts contribute more than $760 billion to the U.S. Economy, new findings released on economic impact of arts
New data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offers an insightful picture of the impact the arts have on the nation’s economy. The arts contribute $763.6 billion to the U.S. economy, more than agriculture, transportation, or warehousing. The arts employ 4.9 million workers across the country with earnings of more than $370 billion. Furthermore, the arts exported $20 billion more than imported, providing a positive trade balance. For more on national findings visit https://www.arts.gov/news/2018/arts-contribute-more-760-billion-us-economy. In North Dakota the nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $109.2 million in annual economic activity—supporting 4,006 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $10 million in local and state government revenues, according to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 national economic impact study. For more on North Dakota’s findings visit www.nd.gov/arts/sites/default/files/PDFs/nd_aep5report17.pdf.
National Endowment for the Arts to receive funding increase
After a year-long campaign to #SAVEtheNEA from proposed termination by the Trump administration, the newly released FY2018 congressional spending bill includes a $3 million INCREASE in funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as $27 million for arts education grants. Thanks to all of you who wrote, called, and visited your reps over the past 12 months, we can say without a doubt that arts advocacy works. Celebrate this weekend by going to a show, playing some music, visiting a museum, or whatever art brings you joy—we’ve all earned it! Get all the details on arts & culture funding in the bill here: http://bit.ly/2DLLWSH.
~ Americans for the Arts Voter Voice
North Dakota organizations encouraged to apply for 2018-2019 Arts Midwest Touring Fund
North Dakota presenting organizations are encouraged to apply for the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, which encourages performing arts touring by providing financial support to arts presenting organizations in the Midwest. The 2018-2019 guidelines are now available with an application deadline on April 25, 2018, for engagements taking place from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. For the 2018-2019 season, awards for North Dakota applicants will generally be up to 30% of the artist’s contracted fee with a minimum award of $500. For more information on how to apply visit https://www.artsmidwest.org/programs/touringfund/apply.
2018 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
The Convention in Denver, CO on June 14-17, arts and community leaders from across the country will discuss pressing issues around public art, community development, education, advocacy and equity. There are 100+ speakers at more than 30 sessions. To learn more and to register visit http://convention.artsusa.org. NDCA Professional Development funds may be available to attend, visit www.nd.gov/arts/grants/general/professional-development.
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**Check out upcoming Events and Exhibits listed on NDCA's calendar. If you have events, exhibits or artist opportunities that you would like included on the NDCA web site, please email them to comserv@nd.gov. Check out the other current Arts Opportunities available on the NDCA web site!
Post your art activities on Tourism’s web site as well. The arts bring a great deal to tourism within the state of North Dakota and both NDCA and ND Tourism can benefit from joint efforts to market the arts within ND. NDCA encourages studios, organizations, schools and universities to list their art activities on the Tourism web site. The broad reach of Tourism's web site offers an extremely effective way of promoting your art activities. Here is the link to a tutorial on how to enter your activities: http://screencast.com/t/emJIJkyI. Contact Tammy Backhaus for more information on signing up for Partner Access.
Good Government Summit
The public is invited to a Good Government Summit on Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. This free event, featuring a statewide media panel and a talk by humanities scholar and historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson in character as Thomas Jefferson, will spark a timely discussion about government ethics and address how North Dakota rates in the eyes of its citizens. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Erik Holland, curator of education, at 701.328.2792. Find a calendar of upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.
"Hear it Here", public concert
Arts Midwest Folkefest public performance of mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fresh melodies played on Finnish national instrument (the kantele) by Kardemimmit of Finland, takes place Saturday, April 14 at 2pm at Bethel Church in Devil's Lake.
Calls for Entries: Small Works Juried Show at the James
The James Memorial Art Center is hosting a Small Works Juried Show. This exhibition is open for public entries. This show will be on display during the month of May and prizes will be awarded for Best of Show in our adult and youth categories. Drop off dates for art are April 16 through the 20. For more details, rules, and entry forms, visit www.thejamesmemorial.org.
Pekin Days Art Show call for entries
2018 is the 25th Year Anniversary of the Pekin Days Art Show. The entry deadline is June 1, 2018. For more information visit https://www.nelsoncountyarts.com/pekin-days-art-show/.
Art50!, exhibitions celebrating the 50th anniversary of the North Dakota Council on the Arts
The North Dakota Art Gallery Association (NDAGA) and NDCA, with support from Starion Bank, organized exhibits to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of NDCA. The exhibits display the artwork of 50 North Dakota artists, as well as the work of the exhibit curator. The touring exhibit that will travel the state through December 2018. A catalog highlighting the works is available to purchase for $10 through NDAGA, a PDF file is also available at www.nd.gov/arts/sites/default/files/PDFs/art50catalogweb.pdf. Please visit http://ndaga.org/index.cfm?page=art50-2 for more information or to request a local showing of the exhibition.
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