Categories: Press Releases

Two women sitting at a table outside, oil painting colorful swirly flowers and designs on wood (Norwegian Rosemaling)NDCA has awarded $137,440.00 in grants through its Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program for Fiscal Year 2027. Photo: Pieper Bloomquist, master folk artist, and Callie Stadem, apprentice, Norwegian rosemaling (oil on wood).

Categories: Monthly E-news

ND artists Walter Piehl and Shelly Sayler holding clay balls on a stage where they will start to throw them on a wheelNDCA's October 2026 E-news showcases many reasons to celebrate Arts and Humanities Month in North Dakota. Included are photos from the Convening, recognition of Troyd Geist's 35 years as ND's Folklorist and 25 years of Art for Life, and news that nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 Governor's Awards for the Arts.

Categories: Monthly E-news

Williston artist Marina Corrillo performing traditional Mexican dance (2024 Art for Life)NDCA's September 2026 E-news unveils our Statewide Arts Convening agenda, spotlights a CAA grantee from Grand Forks, and announces this year’s ND Hall of Fame Inductees, along with highlighting several timely NDCA reminders, fall happenings, and one small scheduling note about next month’s e-news.

Categories: Monthly E-news

NDCA August 2026 E-NEWS header showing a teaching artist helping a young elementary student in Kindred to speak into a microphoneNDCA'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

Teaching Artist David Snyder showing a Wyndmere Elementary student how to play a piano guitar with fellow students looking onNDCA'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.