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The Art for Life Program at Maryhill Manor boosts residents’ well-being through creative expression, social connection, and in 2025, it inspired a community-built wheelchair-accessible fishing dock.

By Troyd Geist and Rhea Beto

In fiscal year 2025, NDCA’s Community Arts Access grant program awarded $96,219 to 28 organizations supporting murals, music, theater, and more—each bringing arts appreciation to communities across North Dakota.

By contributing editor Lisa McCallum

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

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)

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