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Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts November 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story about a large outdoor mural in Bismarck created to bring awareness, hope, and healing.

North Dakota Council on the Arts announces request for proposals for placemaking in Region 2.

Groundbreaking study reveals economic and social impact of $151.8 million from Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector in North Dakota

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts October 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and two feature stories: one about fiber arts at Nome Schoolhouse and one about Odissi dancer & choreographer Dr. Aparupa Chatterjee.

Chris Armbrust and Teresa Perleberg bought and restored the 1916 Nome Schoolhouse, open since 2021, to accommodate their fiber arts businesses but also to create a community hotel and retreat/event center.

By Rhea Beto

Learn how cultural diversity, diaspora, and artist migration all may have a considerable contribution towards the artistic exploration of professional dancer and choreographer Aparupa Chatterjee. 

A first-person account by contributing editor Aparupa Chatterjee, Ph.D.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts September 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and two feature stories: one about the Watford City High School Mural Project and one about Togolese Artist Hamzat Koriko.

Watford City High School students and community members collaborated on the making of six murals at the school. The intent was to establish a sense of pride for anyone walking the halls, including students, staff, and the community at large.

By Rhea Beto

Hamzat Koriko's dedication to playwriting, Togolese drumming, and storytelling has enriched his life and woven a tapestry of unity and cultural exchange within the vibrant artistic landscape of North Dakota.

A first-person account by contributing editor Hamzat Koriko, Ph.D.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts August 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and two feature stories: one about a world renowned double-reed band called the New York Kammermusiker and one about Native artist Shawna Fricke.