North Dakota Council on the Arts strengthens the creative capacity of North Dakota for all who live and visit here:
honoring our cultural traditions, empowering excellence and innovation,
inspiring arts and culture opportunities for all.
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Upcoming Events
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2026 ND Poetry Out Loud State Competition
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 09:00 am - 02:30 pm
Categories: NDCA Events
The 2026 North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud Competition will be held on Monday, February 23rd at the ND Heritage Center and State Museum, Russell Reid Auditorium, Bismarck.
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February 2026 NDCA E-news
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Monthly E-news
NDCA's February 2026 E-News highlights a transformative prison podcast, NDCA's annual grant programs, new awards including a $50,000 grant from the American Scandinavian Foundation, plus fresh funding opportunities and arts events happening across ND..
January 2026 NDCA E-news
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Monthly E-news
NDCA's January 2026 E-News highlights new art exhibits at the Capitol, NDCA’s latest biennial report, the appointment of a new NEA chair, an indigenous flute-making workshop feature, plus fresh funding opportunities, artist calls, and statewide events.