{"id":5401,"date":"2023-11-14T19:27:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T19:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/?post_type=update&p=5401"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:14:18","slug":"midwest-state-arts-agencies-convene-in-bismarck","status":"publish","type":"update","link":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/about\/updates\/midwest-state-arts-agencies-convene-in-bismarck\/","title":{"rendered":"Midwest State Arts Agencies Convene in Bismarck"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Arts Midwest and State Arts Agency Directors in the North Dakota State Capitol Rough Rider Gallery. From Left: Anne Romens (Arts Midwest), Torrie Allen (Arts Midwest), Alison Watson (Michigan), Kim Konikow (North Dakota), Miah Michaelson (Indiana), George Tzougros (Wisconsin), David Schmitz (Iowa), Joshua Davis (Illinois), Sue Gens (Minnesota), and Donna Collins (Ohio). \n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n \n <\/figure>\n\n
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Arts Midwest had the pleasure of gathering with our state arts agency partners in Bismarck, North Dakota from November 1-3, 2023.<\/p>\n

Thoughtfully hosted by our partners at the North Dakota Arts Council, this gathering welcomed Executive Directors from Iowa Arts Council, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Indiana Arts Commission, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Minnesota State Arts Board, Ohio Arts Council, and Wisconsin Arts Board (we missed you, South Dakota!)<\/p>\n

Part of Arts Midwest\u2019s commitment to bringing the nine Midwest state arts agencies together to connect and discuss needs and opportunities across the region, this summit included strong conversations about our programs, services, and goals; delicious local fare; and inspiring visits with local arts organizations.<\/p>\n

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Highlights from our time together include a daylong conversation at the North Dakota State Capitol with our state partners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

The group also visited the Heritage Art Tunnel<\/a> and the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum \u2013 currently home to \u201cOn the Edge of the Wind: Native Storytellers & the Land\u201d exhibition, curated by North Dakota Council on the Arts State Folkorist Troyd Geist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the exhibition and hear the stories and interviews on the Museum website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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\n The Heritage Art Tunnel mural by Mel Gordan shows the history of North Dakota\u2019s agricultural and energy industries.\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n \n <\/figure>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, we toured downtown Bismarck\u2019s art and gallery scene, stopping at the 5.5 Art Alley, the Bismarck Art & Galleries Association, The Capital Gallery, Bismark Downtown Artist Cooperative, and Gallery 522. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5.5 Art Alley is home to a mural that was recently featured in Arts Midwest\u2019s Creativity News Desk<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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