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North Dakota Council on the Arts announces the addition of Kierstin Hurtt of Hoople to its board of directors, representing Region 4 — the northeast corner of the state.

NDCA’s October 2025 E-News, celebrating Arts & Humanities Month, features Jane Gaffrey’s inspiring journey from physician to fiber artist, fall board meeting highlights, new grant announcements, ND Music Hall of Fame inductees, a new NDCA-supported events section, and more.

After a rare illness ended her medical career, West Fargo artist Jane Gaffrey turned to quilting as a path to healing—earning a 2025 Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities for work that honors memory, resilience, and hope. (Photo: close-up image of her quilt work titled Nanna's Daffodils.)

Edited by Rhea Beto

NDCA has awarded $59,982 through its Arts in Education Collaboration (AIEC) program for Fiscal Year 2026. Photo: Hip Hope and Hope program at Bennett Elementary School in fiscal year 2025.

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

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.