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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American Rescue Plan Funds
NDCA announces $813,365 in ARP funding awarded to ND artists & arts organizations.
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NDCA Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 09:00 am - Friday, February 4, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Categories: NDCA EventsThe Board of Directors of the North Dakota Council on the Arts will hold a regular meeting beginning on Thursday, February 3, and finishing on Friday, February 4, 2022.
Community Reception
Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Categories: NDCA EventsNDCA Bismarck Office, 105 N. 4th St.
Visit with NDCA Staff and Board Members.
Enjoy light appetizers and beverages.
RSVP by Friday, January 28
Email: arts@nd.gov
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Prairie Arts January 2022
Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter
Check 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
Categories: Featured Stories
Project 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)
NDCA announces $813,365 in American Rescue Plan funding awarded to artists and arts organizations in North Dakota
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
Categories: Featured Stories
Discover 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
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NDCA announces new Board appointment
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.
NDCA announces $459,845 in American Rescue Plan funding awarded to artists & arts organizations in North Dakota
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
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 American Rescue Plan funding is now available to artists and arts organizations in North Dakota
Categories: Press Releases
Prairie Arts June 2021
Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter
Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts June 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!
Uniting North Dakota’s eight regions, NDCA launches Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota
Categories: Press Releases
Prairie Arts May 2021
Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter
Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts May 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!
First phase of American Rescue Plan funding from the National Endowment includes $749,600 for North Dakota
Categories: Press Releases
Prairie Arts April 2021
Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter
Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts April 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!
Council on the Arts and Department of Transportation team up on Arts Across the Prairie
Categories: Press Releases
NDCA secures new funding for Creative Aging
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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.
NDCA announces online grants applications are open and deadlines approaching
Categories: Press Releases
Prairie Arts March 2021
Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter
Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts March 2021 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news!
Please join us for the 2021 Governor’s Awards for the Arts Online Ceremony!
Categories: Press Releases
NDCA announces Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship online grant application now open
Categories: Press Releases
Prairie Arts January 2021
Categories: Prairie Arts Monthly e-Newsletter
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
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.
NDCA awards $751,790 in additional CARES Act funds to help support arts organizations statewide
Categories: Press Releases
North Dakota arts and culture organizations receive $110,000 to support COVID-19 recovery
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NDCA to receive $800,000 in CARES funds to help support arts organizations statewide
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NDCA announces North Dakota Governor's Photo Contest winner's works will exhibit at the Heritage Center and State Museum
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Governor Burgum proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month in North Dakota
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Three North Dakota arts and culture organizations receive $150,000 to support Covid-19 recovery
Categories: Press Releases
NDCA announces North Dakota music featured in The Kennedy Center’s “Arts Across America” live performance series
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NDCA announces $1.5 million in funding available to ND art and cultural organizations
Categories: Press Releases
NDCA announces North Dakota artist’s work on exhibit at the Capitol
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NDCA announces North Dakota artist’s work on exhibit at the Capitol
Artists named for 2020-2021 Residency Program within the North Dakota State Parks
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Native Artist Professional Development ‘Train the Trainer’ Program awarded $10,000 Community Innovation Grant
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NDCA Director responds to COVID-19, extends grant deadlines, offers resources and more
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Council on the Arts Board Chair announces resignation after 30 years of service
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NDCA announces Governor's photo contest winners on exhibit at the Capitol
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NDCA announces the addition of Dr. Tami Jollie-Trottier to its board of directors
Categories: Press Releases
Governor Burgum proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month in North Dakota
Categories: Press Releases
NDCA announces six amazing recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts
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NDCA to host Statewide Arts Convening and Governor’s Awards for the Arts Ceremony
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NDCA announces new exhibit space in the State Auditor’s office in the Capitol building
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