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The Art for Life Program at Maryhill Manor boosts residents’ well-being through creative expression, social connection, and in 2025, it inspired a community-built wheelchair-accessible fishing dock.

By Troyd Geist and Rhea Beto

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.

NDCA's August 2025 E-News includes statewide & national news, time-sensitive opportunities, & upcoming events.

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.

In 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

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.

This JULY 2025 edition includes a story about Norway's bicentennial of immigration to America, celebrates 2025-26 grant recipients, announces a job opening, and much more!

North 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