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a teaching artist is observing a Devil's Lake middle school student as she created art at a table with supplies all aroundMiddle school students in Devils Lake are just a short walk away from artistic exploration at the Lake Region Arts Center, where an after-school arts program has brought together students and community members to make art. 

By Contributing Editor Anna Paige

Categories: Monthly E-news

black and white image of Jamestown, ND artist Peggy Lee singing into an old microphone with her hair pulled backNDCA's March 2026 E-News announces the opening of NDCA’s annual spring grant programs, highlights a call for artists to apply for the 2026-27 Artist in Residence program with ND Parks and Recreation, and honors Women’s History Month with a feature story that celebrates Midwest women who’ve made music history, plus fresh funding opportunities and arts events happening across ND.

Categories: Press Releases

Head and shoulders of Wyndmere High School student Aspen Geist, wearing a red top, dark haired pulled back, standing in front of a microphone with a slight closed smileNDCA is pleased to announce Aspen Geist of Wyndmere Public School as the 2026 State Champion and first place winner of the ND State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest.

Categories: Monthly E-news

D State Penitentiary's Chainz 2 Changed Podcast Co-host Antonio Stridiron sitting in the recording boothNDCA'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..

Categories: Monthly E-news

African American artist Ekow Ephrim standing in a hallway that is showcasing five of his digitally manipulated photographsNDCA'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.