Monthly E-news

NDCA'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.

NDCA 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.

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..

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.

NDCA is showcasing a collection of soft pastels on paper by North Dakota artist Sherry Earl on the 18th floor (observatory level) of the ND State Capitol. This exhibition, featuring 29 artworks, is open to the public through April 2026.