| Mission Statement The mission of the Nelson County Arts Council is to ensure the presentation and preservation of the arts throughout Nelson County by presenting programs and events that will enlighten, instruct and entertain our citizens. |
| History Briefs |
Executive DIRECTOR Brenda Bjorlie BOARD OF DIRECTORS Debra Hensrud, Pres. Elizabeth Stromme, V Pres Rita Loibl, Sec. Susan Olson Eileen Dezotell Susan Bergquist Kirstin Maanum Josh Hagen Michelle Lynch Linda Loe STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS Caitlin Skjervem Lakota High School Mason Beier Dakota Prairie High School |
Thank You - Phase 3 Completed We would like to thank each and every one of you that made Phase 3 of our Auditorium Renovation Project possible. We now have a wonderful lighting and heating system, an attractive ceiling, bathrooms, food prep room and an area for an office. The public had a chance to enjoy the renovations during our Sounfest 2010 held on January 17th. The building was packed and the bands actually got to perform on stage! It was such a fun event and proud moment for the NCAC Board members and City residents that we were all able to overlook the fact that we are still in need of interior painting, resurfaced floor and work on our stage and dressing rooms. That will all come in time. At the present, we have to concentrate our donated funds on some unexpected cost due to unforeseen problems that occur with most renovation projects. We were able to cover the majority of the cost with the funds from USDA Community Facility Grant, donations from Otter Tail Power Company, North Dakota Telephone Company and from your generous donations. The additional needed funds totaled a little over $10,000. We obtained a $5000 loan from the Farmers and Merchants State Bank and will take the remainder from our Special Revenue Fund that we set up in 2005 to meet unexpected costs of our programs. It is our intentions to replace those funds through your donations and fundraisers. Our office will be financed through a donation from Marti Maraden of Stratford, Ontario in the amount of $4000. Marti and her siblings spend as much time as possible on their farm south of Pekin that was homesteaded by their grandfather, Ole Fredrikson. Your continued donations to our Building Fund would be appreciated. Thank you. Brenda Bjorlie, Executive Director |
| * Pekin Days Art Show committee was formed in 1994 * After repeated successful art exhibits during the annual Pekin Days celebration and a growing interest from all Nelson County residents, the committee applied for and received a 501c3 non-profit status under the name of Nelson County Arts Council in 1999 * The ten member Board of Directors is composed of residents representing communities throughout Nelson County * Today the NCAC produces the largest judged art show and sales in North Dakota, displaying artists' work from ND, SD, MN, WY, CO, MT and Canada; a Student Art Show representing high school students' artwork from Dakota Prairie, Lakota, Larimore, Warwick and Ft Totten schools; the Stump Lake Fine Arts Youth Camp offering both visual and performing art classes; an annual Art Auction; and adult art workshops. |
NELSON COUNTY
ARTS COUNCIL
ARTS COUNCIL
| PO Box 66 Pekin ND 58361 701-296-4515 bebjorlie@stellarnet.com |
| Supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts |
| The 2010 Winter Art Auction CLICK HERE! |
| Donations and Memorials may be given to various Nelson County Arts Council funds including: Building Fund Memorial Sculpture General Operating Youth Programs NCAC Memberships: $15 Per Person $25 Couple |
| Dakota Prairie and Larimore High Schools Participate in 2009 NCAC Dinner Theatre |
| 2010 Battle of the Bands |
| "Forever Plaid" Entertained in the newly remodeled Auditorium |
Dakota Prairie
Larimore
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2010 NCAC Events Fine Arts Youth Camp August 2 – August 7 Stump Lake Park Registration is now open See contact info on the Bulletin Board page! |
| "Battle of the Bands" May 1, 2010 Planning Committee: Chair: Student Board Members, Mason Beier from Dakota Prairie High School and Caitlin Skjervem from Lakota High School Committee Members: Rachel Nerison and Jon Sigdahl from Dakota Prairie Karlie Matejcek and Ashlyn Nelson from Lakota High School Michelle Lynch and Josh Hagen from the NCAC Board Sponsors: SunLac Inn and State Bank of Lakota Photos by Naomi Bjorlie, Grade 8 |
| Winning Band: The Neckties, Grand Forks ND |
| Metanoia, Gilby ND |
| I Plead The Fifth, Grand Forks ND |
| Due For A Verdict, Grand Forks ND |
| Showtime! |
Steve Simonson, Sound Engineer
| Set up crew |
Admission Concessions CD Sales
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