Northeast Region
African Arts Arena
African Arts Arena (AAA) focuses on using all forms of African arts to promote cultural awareness, diversity and inclusion in the Midwest.
33 South 3rd Street, Suite D
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 739-4310
E-mail: info@africanartsarena.org
Website: africanartsarena.org
Empire Arts Center
Endearingly coined "a jewel in the heart of Greater Grand Forks," the Empire Arts Center is a nonprofit, multi-purpose arts facility located in downtown Grand Forks, ND. Renovated in 1998, the Empire is a circa 1919 movie house renovated into a multi-use theater and gallery facility. The Empire hosts a variety of theater productions, performing arts, films, concerts, speakers, community events, and meetings throughout the year.
415 DeMers Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-5500
E-mail: info@empireartscenter.com
Website: empireartscenter.com
Artwise
ArtWise supports elementary visual arts programs in the Grand Forks area. These include an artist in the
classroom program for Grand Forks Public Schools, a four-city elementary art show, and a variety of children’s art camps and festival activities.
PO Box 12654
Grand Forks, ND 58208
Phone: (701) 787-4260
E-mail: artwise@mygfschools.org
Website: artwise4kids.com
Frost Fire Summer Theatre
An outdoor amphitheater overlooking the Pembina Gorge. The amphitheater musical runs on Saturday and Sunday, usually beginning the last weekend in June through the first weekend in August.
PO Box 711
7 Miles West of Walhalla on County Road #55
Walhalla, ND 58282
Phone: (701) 549-3600
Website: frostfirepark.org
Badman Designs
Metalsmith and designer David Badman has been in business for over 25 years, specializing in custom, one of a kind pieces.
18 South 3rd Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-7300
E-mail: dave@badman.com
Website: badman.com
The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre
The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre was established in 1947 and is located at the historic Fire Hall Theatre in downtown Grand Forks. They produce seven shows per year, offer workshops for youth (preschool through 8th grade) and adults, in addition to cabarets showcasing exceptional local talent.
412 2nd Avenue North
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone; (701) 746-0847
E-mail:info@ggftct.com
Website: ggfct.com
Greater Grand Forks Symphony and Orchestra
The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra (GGFSO) is a community orchestra based in Grand Forks, North Dakota that began operation in 1908. One of only a handful of American orchestras to have surpassed their centennial year, the symphony employs local and regional musicians in performances of classical and modern symphonic music.
PO Box 5302
Grand Forks, ND 58206
Phone: (701) 620-9043
E-mail: ggfso@ggfso.org
Website: ggfso.org
Kimberly Forness Wilson
Kimberly Forness Wilson Fine Art & Design Studio features water media, collage, photography, and jewelry.
Open by appointment.
4919 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 330-3072
Email: kim@kimberlyfornesswilson.com
Website: kimberlyfornesswilson.com
Greater Grand Forks County Historical Society
The Grand Forks County Historical Society operates seven museum buildings including the historic Campbell House, a one-room schoolhouse, and the 1950s allsteel
Lustron Home. The Myra Museum showcases the history of the Northern Red River Valley. Open May 15
through September 15, or by appointment.
2405 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 775-2216
Website: grandforkshistory.com
Muddy Waters Clay Center
Muddy Waters Clay Center is a clay and pottery studio co-op that offers classes, workshops, tours and an exciting gallery of members’ art.
2014 13th Avenue North
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 775-1168
Website: muddywatersclaycenter.org
Grand Forks Chorales
As a nonprofit arts organization, the Grand Forks Chorales has created opportunities for community members to participate in high quality choral works for over 30 years! The Chorales presents its concert season with two choirs: the Grand Forks Chorale and the Master Chorale. The Grand Forks Chorales feature singers from a wide variety of backgrounds that have a passion for the choral arts and are committed to the experience of choral singing.
PO Box 12272
Grand Forks, ND 58208
Phone: (701) 732-0091
E-mail: info@gfchorales.org
Website: gfchorales.org
North Dakota Ballet Company
Founded in 1962, the North Dakota Ballet Company (NDBC) is the official ballet company of the state of North Dakota. Through programming, NDBC focuses on training children-adults on the artistry of dance, movement, musicality, as well as self-confidence and character development.
1726 South Washington
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-6044
E-mail: info@northdakotaballet.org
Website: northdakotaballet.org
North Dakota Museum of Art
The North Dakota Museum of Art seeks to ensure that the arts in North Dakota are nourished and that they flourish, because a vital cultural life is deeply essential to all people. The Museum is recognized nationally for the strength of its exhibitions, responsiveness to its community, involvement with international artists, and the commissioning landmark works of art anchored in the landscape, history, and culture of the Northern Plains.
261 Centennial Drive, Stop 7305
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Phone: (701) 777-4195
E-mail: ndmoa@ndmoa.com
Website: ndmoa.com
Pioneer Heritage Center at Icelandic State Park
Located on the north shore of Lake Renwick, Icelandic State Park offers visitors not only a wide array of recreational opportunities, but also glimpses of North Dakota’s homesteading heritage and its natural beauty. Boating, swimming and fishing for northern pike and other game fish are popular activities. Also found here is the Gunlogson Homestead and Nature Preserve. This early homestead preserves the state’s pioneer spirit, while the 200 –acre natural wooded area along the Tongue River is a sanctuary for plants, birds and wildlife.
13571 Highway 5
Cavalier, ND 58220
Phone: (701) 265-4561
Northern Valley Youth Orchestras
Northern Valley Youth Orchestras (NVYO) is a nonprofit youth music education program in Grand Forks, featuring two orchestras, a chamber music program and a summer day camp. NVYO’s season includes public performances, local tours, and collaboration with other arts
programs. NVYO offers students opportunities to stretch and challenge themselves toward musical and personal excellence in a supportive setting, while making an impact in the community.
415 Demers Avenue, Suite A
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 757-3009
E-mail: info@novyo.org
Website: https://www.nvyo.org
Pembina State Museum
The Pembina State Museum is a North Dakota State Historical Society-owned museum in Pembina, North Dakota. It features two exhibit galleries and an observation tower.
805 State Highway 59
Pembina, ND 58271
Phone: (701) 825-6840
The Summer Performing Arts Company
The Summer Performing Arts Company (SPA) is an educational summer theater and music program serving the upper Red River Valley. Over 1,300 students in grades K-12 are involved. The High School program produces two musical productions in addition to recitals and concerts in July, making SPA a cornerstone for summer family entertainment.
2211 17th Ave South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-2411
E-mail: spa@mygfschools.org
Website: spacompany.org
