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.
Want to know how you can get involved with NDCA and the arts in North Dakota?
Placemaking in Rural North Dakota, a public art program.
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NDCA invites media and the public to a reception celebrating UND’s Constitution Day Project exhibit on the 18th floor of the North Dakota State Capitol.
Please join us for our biennial Statewide Arts Convening centered on creativity, connection, and community well‑being. The two-day gathering will bring together artists, arts organizations, cultural workers, and heritage advocates from across North Dakota.
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Categories: Monthly E-news
NDCA's August 2026 E-News announces that registration is OPEN for our biennial Statewide Arts Convening (early bird ends Sept. 6), highlights the Aug. 17 Capitol reception celebrating the UND Constitution Day Project exhibit, summarizes impactful FY26 Artist in Residence projects, shares new Arts Across the Prairie updates, and - as always - celebrates Good News about ND artists and creative businesses.
Categories: Featured Stories
NDCA's FY26 Artist in Residence program brought professional artists into schools and communities across North Dakota to expand arts access, foster creativity, and strengthen community connections through diverse, inclusive, and impactful arts education experiences.