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North Dakota Museum of Art

Name: North Dakota Museum of Art
Address: 261 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks, ND, 58202, US
Telephone: (701) 777-4195

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A cultural jewel on the prairie featuring rotating regional, national, and international exhibitions and events. It collects the visual history of the region.

The North Dakota Museum of Art was founded in the mid-1970's as the University of North Dakota Art Galleries, a temporary exhibition space primarily for the benefit of university students. In 1981 the North Dakota State Legislature designated the University Galleries as North Dakota's official art museum. With its expanded mission came a new name: the North Dakota Museum of Art. The first task was

to find an appropriate and permanent home. A building fund, established in the late 1970s from private sources, had grown to $1 million. The staff and the Friends of the North Dakota Museum of Art, a non-profit organization established in 1985, raised an additional $400,000. The University of North Dakota agreed to give the Museum a 1907 gymnasium if the Friends raised the additional money needed for the renovation. In September 1989 the building, designed by Harvey Hoshour, an MIT graduate who worked for Mies van der Rohe before establishing his own firm in New Mexico, opened to great public enthusiasm. Artists participated by designing the public restrooms (neon artist, Cork Marcheschi), the gift shop and the donor wall (Barton Benes), and the sculpture garden (Richard Nonas). The North Dakota Museum of Art collects contemporary, international art in all media starting with the early 1970s (the founding of the Museum) onwards. It is also assembling a survey collection of contemporary Native American art, starting with the early 1970s when the movement emerged. This does not preclude the acceptance of collections that are outside this focus if they would enrich the visual life of our audience, i.e. a historical textile collection.

06/12/2026

NEW THIS YEAR to Summer Art Camp! 🎨
The Museum is offering a week-long camp tailored for young artists with disabilities or anyone who would benefit from a more adaptable environment (ages 7–12). To ensure a supportive experience, this week features a sensory-friendly workspace, shorter engagement times, and adaptive materials.

Dates: July 6 – 10 (Week 5 | FRAME)
Cost: $250 or $200 for members. (Scholarships available!)

Space is limited to ensure dedicated support. Contact us today at 701-777-4195 or visit ndmoa.com/summer-art-camp to learn more and secure your child's spot!

Thank you to our Premium Camp Sponsors, Grand Forks Park District and Lawn King!

06/11/2026

Concerts in the Garden opens July 7 with the return of Brett Newski, but this time with his full band, the Bad Inventions. Grab your friends and a lawn chair and join us for great music, food hot off the grill, nightly specials, beer, and wine. Get your tickets and sponsor your favorite band at ndmoa.com/summer-concerts-in-the-garden.

Upcoming concerts: July 14 Cousin Curtiss, July 21 Sean Hayes, Aug 11 TAE & The Neighborly, and Aug 18 Bad Bad Hats. The series is underwritten by Grand Forks Subaru. Premium sponsors include Bell Bank and University Federal Credit Union.

Located on the campus of University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.

06/10/2026

Join us for a Discussion with Artist Fawzia Khan and Dalton Erickson of the NDHRC about Fawzia Khan’s current exhibition and its connection to the broader issue of Human Rights on Tuesday, June 16, 4:30 – 6 pm.

Artist, Fawzia Khan will begin the event with an overview of her current exhibition, "Ubuntu." The expression is derived from the late South African theologian and Anti-Apartheid activist Desmond Tutu and it translates roughly as: “My humanity is inextricably bound up in yours.” Khan seeks to remind us of our common bonds despite our differences. In response to Khan’s overview, Dalton Erickson of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition will provide commentary and initiate discussion before opening the floor for questions from the audience. Museum Curator Anna Sigridur Arnar will introduce Khan and Erickson and serve as moderator.

The moderated discussion and reception, including hors d’oeuvres and beverages, are free and open to the public. Parking is also free and available in front of and adjacent to the Museum. Please note: Centennial Drive is closed due to construction—follow detour.

06/07/2026

Summer Art Camp starts TOMORROW!
Today we're featuring Kasandra!

It's not too late to join in on the Summer fun! Visit us at ndmoa.com/summer-art-camp to get registered, or call us at 701.777.4195

06/06/2026

20% OFF — all remaining items, including artwork! The galleries are filled with treasures. Join us for the last day of the sale, today from 10 am - 1 pm. Mimosas will also be served to enhance your shopping experience. And don't forget, all proceeds go to the Directors Fund to support Museum programs.

06/04/2026

Two-Day Museum Benefit Sale: From the Estate of Museum Founding Director Laurel Reuter – Starting tomorrow!
Fri, June 5, 4:30 – 7 pm & Sat, June 6, 10 am – 1 pm

Open to the public, in the Museum galleries. Complimentary beverages will be provided. Parking is free. Items include: Artwork, jewelry, ceramics, glassware, dinnerware, basketry, furniture, artifacts, textiles, clothing, one-of-a-kind household objects, crafts, and more.

Notice: Centennial Drive is closed for construction–follow detour.

06/01/2026

We are ONE week away from the most amazing Summer of all time!

This week we're featuring our Summer Art Camp Week Two instructors. Jessica Ross comes to us from Fisher, Minnesota - and we can't wait to have her here!

Visit www.ndmoa.com/summer-art-camp for the full line up! Limited spots left!

05/29/2026

Two-Day Museum Benefit Sale: From the Estate of Museum Founding Director Laurel Reuter – One week from today!
Fri, June 5, 4:30 – 7 pm & Sat, June 6, 10 am – 1 pm

Over one hundred original artworks by dozens of artists will be available for purchase.

Select artists featured in pics: Ewa Tarsia, Roberta Paul, Sam Johnson, Emily Lunde, David Madzo, Pirjo Berg, Guillermo (Memo) Guardia, Ingrid Restemayer, Vivienne Morgan, and Butch Holden

Also included: Tiny Wicker Chair, Coptic Textile fragment from Egypt, Chokwe Bowl Bearer statue from Africa, Liberian Prestige Ladle from the indigenous Dan people, Standing Janus Figure from Cameroon, wooden lidded African bird bowl, and Carved Icon from the Philippines.

05/27/2026

Two-Day Museum Benefit Sale: From the Estate of Museum Founding Director Laurel Reuter
Fri, June 5, 4:30 – 7 pm & Sat, June 6, 10 am – 1 pm
In the galleries of the North Dakota Museum of Art

The Museum is hosting a final opportunity to purchase items collected over a lifetime of travels. All proceeds will benefit the Museum’s Directors Fund, established to support operations and projects near and dear to Laurel, and will continue her legacy of presenting world-class contemporary art.

Items include: Artwork, jewelry, ceramics, glassware, dinnerware, basketry, furniture, artifacts, textiles, clothes, one-of-a-kind household objects, crafts, and more. Open to the public. Complimentary beverages will be provided. Parking is free. Notice: Centennial Drive is closed for construction.

05/22/2026

Plan your visit this Memorial Day weekend! The Museum will be open regular hours all weekend including Monday. Check out our new exhibitions currently on display, "Fawzia Khan: Ubuntu" and "Art Makers: 10 Years." Find out more at ndmoa.com. Visitor parking is free on weekends and holidays.

CAFÉ CLOSURE: The Café will be closed May 23 – June 2 and will reopen Wednesday, June 3.

NOTICE: Centennial Drive is closed for construction. (Follow detour.)

Address

261 Centennial Drive
Grand Forks, ND
58202

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(701) 777-4195

Website

http://www.ndmoa.com/, http://linktr.ee/ndmoa

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