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honoring our cultural traditions, empowering excellence and innovation,
inspiring arts and culture opportunities for all.
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North Dakota artist's works on display at the Capitol
Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 08:00 am - Friday, August 27, 2021 at 05:00 pm
Categories: NDCA EventsNDCA is exhibiting the works of Fargo artist Tim Lamey through August 2021 on the 18th, or observatory floor, of the Capitol Building. This excellent well-lit space provides great views, in addition to displaying historical photos of the Capitol building over the years. To be announced: NDCA will also exhibit works in the Governor’s staff offices on the ground floor. More information on featured artists in the Capitol is available here.
Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Categories: NDCA Events, NDCA MiscPoetry Out Loud National Finals Broadcast May 27, 2021 at Arts.gov
On Thursday, May 27 at 7pm ET, the 2021 Poetry Out Loud national finals will be streamed at arts.gov/poetry-out-loud. The evening will feature pre-recorded recitations, live interviews with the top nine finalists, and the live announcement of the 2021 Poetry Out Loud National Champion.
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Uniting North Dakota’s eight regions, NDCA launches Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota
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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
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Prairie Arts April 2021
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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
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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
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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!
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NDCA announces Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship online grant application now open
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Governor Burgum proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month in North Dakota
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NDCA announces the addition of Dr. Tami Jollie-Trottier to its board of directors
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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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