Featured Stories

Established in 1977, the ND Governor’s Awards for the Arts celebrates artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and community impact by honoring individuals and organizations who enrich North Dakota through the power of creativity.

By Rhea Beto

To grow as an artist and business owner while managing chronic health conditions and helping out aging parents, Danielle “Elle” Billing decided to make 2024 “The Year of the Big Ask” by reaching out for various types of support.

By Rhea Beto

As a list of 2023-2024 projects demonstrate, the Community Arts Access grant offers funding for a variety of community activities and events, including exhibitions, festivals, murals, and performances.

By contributing editor Lisa McCallum

Recorded as podcasts which inspired an interactive exhibit, TellTale is a collection of narratives describing the shared personal experiences and lore of life on the North Dakota plains. Along with preserving cultural stories, the program was created to improve the health and wellness of elders and their families. 

By Troyd Geist and Rhea Beto

As she begins her journey with NDCA, new Executive Director Jessica Christy shares more information on her background, along with her vision for the arts and plans for North Dakota’s future.