*Stories marked with an asterisk were written by experienced contributing editors, outside of NDCA.
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Thompson students create mural design to uplift, motivate and inspire

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Colorfully painted mural of a huge tree in the center with a sun and rays on the left and a half moon on the right - on two walls in the cafeteria at Thompson Public School; "THOMPSON" in all caps at the top of the tree, inside the leaves; with inspirational words written in the rays, including: determination, faith, adaptable, community, teamwork, grit, collaboration, character, kindness, intelligence, openness, empathy, respect, unity, patience and compassionAbout 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)


*Community Arts in Action: UCAFM’s First Public Spring Festival

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

“Love in Spring” Solo Performance: Sunisha Tangpong Photo Credit: Xiaoning QiIn 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


Arts in Juvenile Justice: Healing, Hope, and a Microphone

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 04:00 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Poet and teaching artist Joe Davis talking into a microphone, holding his arms up, snapping his fingers as applauseA 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


Robin Bosch: A Career of Dedication, Growth, and Gratitude

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Categories: Featured Stories

Head and shoulders of Robin Bosch with dark-rimmed glasses, shoulder-length straight dark hair, dark eyes and a closed smile, wearing a dark shirt with a plaid patterned scarf on a textured off-white backgroundAfter 27 years of state service, including 13 at NDCA, Robin Bosch reflects on an inspiring career, the power of the arts, and the exciting adventures awaiting her in retirement.

By Rhea C. Beto


ND Legislative Chorus: Bridging Politics with Harmony

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 08:30 am

Categories: Featured Stories

Legislative Chorus singing in the Senate Chambers in 2017The ND Legislative Chorus, founded in 2009, has brought legislators, staff, and family members together to honor past legislators through music, evolving over the years to adapt to changing membership while maintaining its tradition of unity and remembrance.

By Rhea Beto