Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts funds short-term artist residencies in schools to enrich arts education and foster creative collaboration.
Funder: North Dakota Council on the Arts
Due Dates: May 1, 2027 (FY27 application deadline or until funding is no longer available) | May 31, 2027 (FY27 application closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per project; requires 10%–30% cash match depending on applicant type; typically supports 2–5 day residencies.
Summary: Supports North Dakota pre-K-12 schools and organizations in bringing professional artists for short-term residencies to enhance arts education.
Key Information: Limited funds available; early application strongly recommended.
Description
The Artist in Residence grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) is a noncompetitive, reimbursement-based program designed to foster creative collaboration between professional artists and North Dakota pre-K-12 students and teachers. The grant supports short-term residencies (typically 2–5 days, 10–20 contact hours) in school settings, after-school, or summer programs, with the goal of enriching arts education, supporting teachers, and strengthening community engagement with the arts. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
