Categories: Featured Stories

Background shows Swedish bonadsmålning painting by artist Pieper Bloomquist, depicting the lore of life of people on the North Dakota prairie; ND Council on the Arts and Prairie Public logos on top with words: TellTale: Dakota Folklife and StoriesRecorded 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

Categories: Press Releases

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

Categories: Monthly E-news

Screenshot of the top of the June 2024 Prairie Arts Newsletter showing the Index and a photo of actors on stageCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts June 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. It includes upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and stories celebrating the projects and people who make North Dakota a rich and vibrant state!

Categories: Featured Stories

head and shoulders of Jessica Christy wearing thick dark-rimmed glasses, with long wavy dark hair and a closed smileAs she begins her journey with NDCA, new Executive Director Jessica Christy shares more information on her background, along with her vision for the arts and plans for North Dakota’s future.

Categories: Featured Stories

Chest-up photo of Jason Grueneich wearing a black shirt, with short dark hair and short beard, with a big toothy smile; standing in front of the North Dakota Capitol building in BismarckArtist and LGBTQ+ advocate Jason Grueneich shares his story growing up gay in North Dakota and why he believes music and the arts can be used to comfort, inform, heal, and help us grow. 

By Contributing Editor Jason Grueneich

Categories: Press Releases

Bowman artist Cris Fulton with shoulder-length grey hair, wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a long-sleeve blue jean shirt, and a closed smile that reaches her eyesBowman artist Cris Fulton is displaying a collection of original watercolor designs on the 18th, or observatory, floor of the Capitol Building through August 2024.

Categories: Press Releases

North Dakota Council on the Arts has been approved for a $933,513 National Endowment for the Arts FY 2024 partnership agreement to address priorities identified at the State level. National Endowment for the Arts logo and website arts.gov

Categories: Press Releases

head and shoulders of Jessica Christy with long, full, straight dark hair, fair skin and a sweet closed smile; wearing a black shirt with a book shelf in the backgroundNorth Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) is proud to announce and welcome Jessica Christy as the next executive director of the agency.

Categories: Monthly E-news

NDCA Prairie Arts May 2024 TOPCheck out NDCA's Prairie Arts May 2024 newsletter for the latest in statewide and national arts-related news. It includes upcoming EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, and an article celebrating the accomplishments of outgoing Executive Director Kim Konikow.

Categories: Featured Stories

Waste-up photo of Kim Konikow, wearing sunglasses and a black winter jacket, waving hello and posing in front of the Welcome to North Dakota sign on a cold January day with blue skiesDuring her tenure at NDCA, Executive Director Kim Konikow successfully advocated to increase the agency’s budget, introducing new programs for underserved communities, and expanded staff capacity to manage those programs.  

By Rhea Beto