Artist opportunities to create, learn, and support one another abound! Join local art collectives or workshops to share your passion, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects that ignite your creativity. Together, we can paint our region with color and imagination, enriching our lives and inspiring generations to come.
The Arts Center in Jamestown (JFAA) is celebrating its 60th year with a “60th Anniversary Show: A Celebration of 60 Years of Creativity.” They are now accepting artwork, measuring 6 inches by 6 inches – everything from paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media. Learn more here: Art Shows | Jamestown Fine Arts Association (jamestownarts.com)
The Northwest Arts Center, in Minot, announces their 53rd year of the Paperworks juried exhibition at Minot State University. INT’L Paperworks 2024 continues to welcome entrants from around the world and is grateful to the many artists who have shared their work and passion for art with their audiences. You are invited to join them!
Click here to learn more: MSU – INT’L Paperworks Call For Entries (minotstateu.edu)
Inspiration for this year’s Member Artists Show is MUSIC! Start humming your favorite tune and get creative with your interpretation. Registration forms due November 1-22. Artwork due November 27.
More Opportunities!
Artists of ND Forum and Directory
Artists, did you know there is an Artists of ND Forum and Directory? This group of more than 1,200 members features posts about upcoming exhibits and arts-related events. Join their Facebook group here: (10) Artists of ND Forum | Facebook
And add your artist listing to their directory, here: Home (google.com)
Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative Schedule
Check out the 2024 Exhibition Schedule at the Bismarck Downtown Artist Co-op. Some exhibits are open to Full Members, Supporting Members, Special Groups, or the Community. Learn more here: Exhibits & Events – Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative (bismarckdac.com)
NDCA offers funding and training opportunities to artists
North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA), one of BAGA’s main sponsors, also assists artists across the state with funding and training opportunities. Annual and ongoing NDCA programs geared toward individual artists include: Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships, Individual Artist Fellowships, ND Artist Training Cohorts, Professional Development, and Special Projects.
Learn more about grants from North Dakota Council on the Arts by visiting https://www.arts.nd.gov/grants.
*NDCA also shares outside opportunities through their enews and on Facebook.