Press Releases

NDCA is exhibiting a collection of mixed media on canvas by North Dakota artist Chris Wakefield, on the 18th floor (observatory level) of the North Dakota State Capitol from September through December, 2025.

NDCA has awarded $119,500.00 in grants through its Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program for Fiscal Year 2026. Photo: Apprentice Alisha Nord Donnelly standing to the right of master cowboy hat maker Jack Scholl.

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.