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NDCA announces board appointment of Linda Olson to Region 2 

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts May 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story explaining how the 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥 exhibit came to be, along with a link to three pages of heartwarming reviews.

Produced by NDCA in association with the State Historical Society, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥: 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥, explores connections between cultural practices, regional landscapes, and tribal oral narratives. It’s the result of a 10-year project by State Folklorist Troyd Geist to photograph landscapes sacred to Native American tribal nations that share geography with ND and record Indigenous stories told by elders and knowledge keepers related to these significant and spiritually powerful places. 

By Troyd Geist and Rhea Beto

North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) is proud to announce and welcome Matthew Anderson as the new Arts in Education Director effective May 1, 2023.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts April 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming GRANT DEADLINES, new OPPORTUNITIES, and a feature story describing the World Fest program in Minot and its positive impact on the community.

In 2020, the community of Minot, coordinated by Minot Area Council of the Arts (MACA), was chosen to be the North Dakota World Fest host from 2022 through 2025. MACA Operations and Special Projects Coordinator Chandell Lattin outlines the program and describes the positive impact on the community.

By Rhea C. Beto

NDCA announces Dr. Denise Lajimodiere as North Dakota's next Poet Laureate 

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts March 2023 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news, including upcoming EVENTS and great OPPORTUNITIES, along with a feature story about our own Arts in Education Director Rebecca Engelman.

After 13 years of service for the state of North Dakota and over 36 years working with arts in education, NDCA Art in Education Director Rebecca Engelman has decided to retire. In her official notice she wrote, “I have enjoyed my time with ND Council on the Arts and am grateful for all the professional opportunities and support provided to me during these past years." 

By Rhea C. Beto

NDCA is pleased to announce Gabrielle Johnson of Minot High School, as the 2023 State Champion and first place winner of the North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest. For more details, read the full ND POL 2023 Championship Press Release.