Press Releases

North Dakota Poet Laureate Dr. Denise Lajimodiere’s term has been extended through June 2028, allowing her to continue sharing her poetry, culture, and community engagement statewide.

North Dakota artists Rick and Connie Whittier have been selected to represent the state in a major Smithsonian exhibition, showcasing their hand-carved spearfish decoys at the Renwick Gallery from August 2025 through September 2026. 

North Dakota Council on the Arts announces the first round of grant recipients for the FY26 Community Arts Access program. Fifteen organizations across North Dakota have received funding to support concerts, murals, theater productions, public art, and more.

NDCA has awarded two Artist Growth and Development grants, each in the amount of $5,000, to Sarah Beck (left) of Fargo and Callie Stadem (right) of Grand Forks. 

NDCA is exhibiting a unique collection of non-objective, mixed media artworks by Fargo artist Nancy Ness (right) on the 18th, or observatory, floor of the ND State Capitol through August 2025.