North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) is a service and program agency of the state, established in 1967 by State Legislature “to ensure that the role of the arts in the life of our communities will continue to grow and will play an evermore significant part in the welfare and educational experience of our citizens.” Our purpose is to bring that commitment to life. NDCA operates with an annual budget of approximately $2 million through the support of the National Endowment for the Arts and an appropriation from the North Dakota State Legislature. The majority of NDCA’s budget is awarded to organizations and individuals through various grant programs.
Category: Artisans & Gifts Services Associate/Non-Profit
Rhea Beto
105 N 4th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone Number: (701) 328-7594
rbeto@nd.gov
https://www.arts.nd.gov/
History: Two years after national legislation created the National Endowment for the Arts in 1965, the North Dakota state legislature established North Dakota Arts and Humanities in 1967, as an official agency of the State of North Dakota. In 1980, the official name was shortened to North Dakota Council on the Arts.
During NDCA’s over fifty years, it has provided varied services to the citizens of North Dakota. The agency addresses the need for creativity in public education and enhances arts education. NDCA increases the economic impact the arts have on our state and on local communities, improves the wellness of our citizens through the use of arts programming, preserves our cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts mentorships, and enhances the quality of life for all of our citizens.
Member Since: 09/25/2023