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This JULY 2025 edition includes a story about Norway's bicentennial of immigration to America, celebrates 2025-26 grant recipients, announces a job opening, and much more!

North Dakota musicians and instrument makers from the Fargo/Moorhead Spelemannslag honored the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America with a special performance and presentation of a commemorative Hardanger fiddle in Oslo. 

By Troyd Geist and Rhea Beto

NDCA has awarded two Artist Growth and Development grants, each in the amount of $5,000, to Sarah Beck (left) of Fargo and Callie Stadem (right) of Grand Forks. 

This JUNE 2025 edition highlights NDCA's NOW OPEN Artist in Residence program with a story about a mural created at Thompson Public school, celebrates NDCA's recent visit to Region 3, showcases a new exhibit on the 18th floor of the Capitol, and much more!

About 25 students and their teaching artist in residence at Thompson Public School work together to build a sense of affirmation and positivity with a 53-foot, all-encompassing artwork infused with words of encouragement. 

Re-published article by Pamela Knudson, Grand Forks Herald (April 2025)

NDCA is exhibiting a unique collection of non-objective, mixed media artworks by Fargo artist Nancy Ness (right) on the 18th, or observatory, floor of the ND State Capitol through August 2025. 

The May 2025 NDCA E-news celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a story about Fargo's Chinese Spring Festival, outlines NDCA's legislative results, announces the 2025 National POL champion, & much more!

In January 2025, The United Chinese Americans Fargo-Moorhead welcomed a sold-out crowd during their first public Chinese Spring Festival that celebrated Chinese culture through performances, food, and community connection. 

By Contributing Editor Crista McCandless

The April 2025 NDCA E-news includes the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, features an Arts in Justice program happening at YCC, and much more!

A powerful arts residency program at North Dakota’s Youth Correctional Center uses poetry, storytelling, and creative expression to help justice-involved youth heal, build confidence, and envision brighter futures.

By Rhea C. Beto