*Stories marked with an asterisk were written by experienced contributing editors, outside of NDCA.
Community Arts Access grant program promotes arts appreciation throughout North Dakota
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Categories: Featured StoriesIn 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
Celebrating Norwegian Heritage: Member of Fargo/Moorhead Spelemannslag Performs in Oslo for 200th Anniversary of Norwegian Immigration to America
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Featured StoriesNorth 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
Thompson students create mural design to uplift, motivate and inspire
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Featured StoriesAbout 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 StoriesIn 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 StoriesA 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