Nominations sought for North Dakota's Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Today at 7:00 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? GRAND FORKS – Nominations are open for the 2027 North Dakota Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the North Dakota Council on the Arts has announced. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 22. ADVERTISEMENT Presented in partnership with the Governor’s Office, the awards recognize outstanding individuals, educators, community groups and organizations for their dedication, leadership and creativity that have made a lasting impact on the arts and cultural life of North Dakota. Nominations will be accepted in these categories: Arts in Education (teacher, administrators or school) Arts Organization Community Impact Cultural Heritage Individual Achievement (an artist, staff, volunteer or administrator) and New Voices (artist or administrator) The Governor’s Awards for the Arts program was initiated to honor those who expand access to the arts, enrich artistic experiences, preserve and celebrate cultural heritage, strengthen arts education, and foster vibrant communities across North Dakota. The awards are presented every two years. A committee will review the submissions and recommend finalists to Gov. Kelly Armstrong, who will select the award recipients. Honorees will be recognized during a special reception and awards ceremony held in conjunction with Arts Day on Feb. 11 at the Capitol in Bismarck. “As we approach our 60th anniversary, we’re especially excited to recognize the people whose dedication continues to move the arts forward in North Dakota,” said Jessica Christy, NDCA executive director. “We encourage North Dakotans to nominate those making a lasting impact in their communities and across our state.” ADVERTISEMENT To learn more or submit a nomination, visit NDCA’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts webpage, https://www.arts.nd.gov/governors-awards-arts , email [email protected] or call (701) 328-7590. Read more Voters in 2 North Dakota counties reject property tax increases 17h ago North Dakota traffic victims to be remembered 1d ago Viewpoint: North Dakota has your money. It just won't let you know 1d ago Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags ART NORTH DAKOTA Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Arts and Entertainment UND to present ‘Barefoot in the Park’ at Burtness Theatre 1h ago · By Pamela Knudson Subscribers Only Lifestyle Nearly 70 years later, these school friends still have plenty to talk about 5d ago · By Tracy Briggs Arts and Entertainment Grand Forks artist showcases latest work in annual Twin Cities Horror Festival Oct 30 · By Pamela Knudson ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Minnesota Crookston library to host weather workshop 1h ago · By Staff reports Community Today in History: Nov. 9, 2001 - Class A state girls baskeball tourney shows off 'new world' 7h ago · By Staff reports Prep Sunday's local scoreboard for Nov. 8 11h ago · By Tom Miller College UND answers season-opening loss with win over Minot State 13h ago · By Alex Faber