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North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) announces the addition of Kristy Zaste of Belcourt (Region 3), and Derek Morin of Kindred (Region 5), to its Board of directors, effective fall 2024.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts September 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news.

As a list of 2023-2024 projects demonstrate, the Community Arts Access grant offers funding for a variety of community activities and events, including exhibitions, festivals, murals, and performances.

By contributing editor Lisa McCallum

ND artist Sabrina Hornung is displaying a collection of mixed media works depicting pioneer ways of life on the 18th floor of the Capitol through December 2024.

The Region 8 Selection Committee for Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota announces large-scale sculptors and design team Ryah Christensen and Sun McColgin for their project titled "Rugged and Unforgettable."

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts August 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. It includes information about the Convening, along with newly released opportunities, and a story about placemaking events happening in Williston!

NDCA has awarded $110,398 to over 35 unique master/apprenticeship pairs in the Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program for Fiscal Year 2025.

Check out NDCA's Prairie Arts July 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. It includes information about the August Convening KEYNOTE speakers along with opportunities, events, and the story behind TellTale podcasts!!

Recorded as podcasts which inspired an interactive exhibit, TellTale is a collection of narratives describing the shared personal experiences and lore of life on the North Dakota plains. Along with preserving cultural stories, the program was created to improve the health and wellness of elders and their families. 

By Troyd Geist and Rhea Beto

​​​​​​NDCA has awarded two artist fellowships, each in the amount of $5,000 to Amanda Heidt of Fargo and Micah Bloom of Minot.