Who We Are
Steve Knutson, Land of Fresh Horizons 2015/2016 Tour |
Art plays a vital role in enriching North Dakota communities by fostering cultural identity, promoting creativity, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. It serves as a medium for expression and dialogue, allowing individuals to connect with their heritage and share their stories. Through galleries, public art installations, and community events, art brings people together, creating a sense of belonging and pride. Additionally, it supports local economies by attracting tourism and providing opportunities for artists to showcase their work. In this way, the arts not only beautify our surroundings but also strengthen community bonds and encourage collaboration among residents and organizations.
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Our member galleries are the foundation of our organization. Each fall, NDAGA hosts an annual gathering where gallery representatives review submitted exhibits by regional artists. They then select which exhibits they would like to host over the next two years. This annual meeting also provides a valuable opportunity for networking with other galleries and professionals, as well as attending workshops and engaging in professional development.
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Linda Olson, Blue Peonies, 2022/2023 Tour |
Debbie Kauffman, Season's End, 2024/2025 Tour
Our History
James Flames, Let's Stay in Minot, 2017/2018 Tour |
The North Dakota Art Gallery Association is a nonprofit corporation that was established in 1975. Administered by a board of gallery member representatives, the Association provides professional training opportunities, while coordinating common information and services for gallery personnel and the Association members. NDAGA recognizes and honors outstanding contemporary, folk, and traditional visual artists.
Our MissionThe North Dakota Art Gallery Association promotes art for all.
The North Dakota Art Gallery Association will: • Organize a support network for isolated rural, as well as urban, art communities • Foster the public's appreciation and understanding of the arts • Coordinate and disseminate information • Provide common services to organizations engaged in cultural activities |
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NDAGA is sponsored in part with funds from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thanks also goes to member support and the many sponsors of our traveling exhibition program.
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