When you and your family want to connect with the community, where do you turn?  

 

You may attend events, volunteer, and help organize programs for the public.

 The North Valley Arts Council exists to support your community-building efforts.  

 

We serve you and your loved ones, and we provide a feeling of belonging, 

self-esteem and community to everyone we serve.  

 

 

Your gift today has an immediate benefit:

 

$ 13 provides art supplies to a  Veteran using art to treat 
PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

 

$ 89 hosts an internationally renowned musician 

 for a day of workshops in the schools

 

$ 375 supports all area artists, performers and cultural organizations with a 
day of free business, creative and marketing resources

 

 

Any amount that is meaningful to you can make all the difference... We promise you.  To creative kids, families, adults and elders- to everyone NoVAC is here to serve.

 

Thank you so much for your help!  Happy Holidays! 

 
Opportunities
Are you a film buff?

The Firehall Theater needs an assistant to help organize a mini foreign film festival. Each film will reflect a different population of new Americans in Grand Forks: Sri Lanka, Senegal, Uganda, and Iran. These are all award winning films- and the theatre now has hi-def! If interested, email here.
Call for Artists!
 
The Blue Door Gallery & Studios is having a Birthday Party & Art Sale to support regional artists. Work does not have to be "gallery ready." Deadline for artwork is December 10th. 

To request more information click here.
 
 


 
North Valley Arts Council
2 North 3rd St, Suite C
Grand Forks, ND 58203
 
 
Nutcracker Extravaganza
  

TONIGHT!
December 6th
 
5:30 pm 

Come meet the cast of the upcoming show, "The Best of the Nutcracker!" Enjoy crafts, dancing and more! 

 

For more information please click here.

 

Frozen Mixed Art

 

120 Riverboat Road

 

TOMORROW!

December 7th

 

1pm

 

Visual Arts Festival 

 

FREE and OPEN TO ALL!

 

Bring 1 - 4 printed copies of your art on 8.5" x 11" paper. Label your work... however you want.
We will hang the printed copy of your art work from a clothes hanger for around an hour. The work will be taken down when the festival ends (2ish).

Your art work will be displayed among all others who choose to join us in cold weather for this impromptu festival. Feel free to bring a hot drink and cookies! 
There will be 7 participating Russian artists at this event.This event is inspired by Russian Art Festival Mixed Forest.

 

For more information click here.

Wizard of Oz
A Children's Play

 

Red River High School

 

NEXT WEEK!

December 13th - 15th 

 

Times Vary 

 

This play adaptation of the Frank Baum classic "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" follows Kansas farmgirl Dorothy on her adventure through the land of Oz. With help from a scarecrow, tin woodman and lion, Dorothy encounters munchkins, poppies, winkies, witches, and the "great and powerful" Wizard of Oz. But, as exciting as her adventures are, she is always reminded that "home is the best place to be."
 
For more information click here
Celtic Harp Music

 

Mamma Maria's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

 

Saturdays & Sundays December 6th - January 1st

 

5:30 pm- 10:30 pm

 
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the harp from the very talented Sally Morris over refreshments or a meal. Every Saturday and Sunday between now and January at Mamma Maria's Restaurant in East Grand Forks.
 
For more information click here
"Cozy up To Fiber" Art Exhibit

 

East Grand Forks Campbell Library

 

Now through January 4th

 

The EGF Campbell Library presents the Fiber Guild of the Red River Valley with the "Cozy Up To Fiber" art exhibit held November 18-January 4. The exhibit will be in the main library and can be viewed during regular library hours.
 
For more information click here
Nutcracker Story Time

 

East Grand Forks Campbell Library





Mulan

 

Fire Hall Theater

THIS WEEKEND!
December 
6th - 13th

7 pm

A story that has been told in Asia for more than 2,000 years. It's as familiar as Cinderella in the West. FireHall Theater is proud to bring you the regional premier of Disney's Mulan, a musical about a brave young girl, which will appeal to both girls and boys of all ages. 

For more information click here
Christmas at the Empire

 

Empire Arts Center
 
TOMORROW!
December 7th
 
4 pm
 

A community-wide holiday extravaganza and a recent tradition, Christmas at the Empire features local community performances. 

  

Click here for more information
Winter wUNDerland

Chester
Fritz Auditorium

TOMORROW!
December 7th

7 pm

Surround yourself in the songs of the season and fill your heart with holiday cheer. The choirs of the UND Department of Music invite you to the second annual Winter wUNDerland holiday concert. This holiday extravaganza will feature more than 250 of UND's finest musicians, performing a collection of timeless holiday music, from popular holiday songs to classic carols and everything in between.

The evening will include performances by the UND Concert Choir, Varsity Bards, Allegro Women's Choir, Vivo Women's Ensemble, Steel Pan Band, student soloists, and special guest Grand Cities Children's Choirs. Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with the UND Choirs!

 

For more information click here.

Sunday Studio with Maria Thompson- Free Kids' Art Class
 

  

Third Street Gallery
 
THIS SUNDAY!
December 8th
 
1 pm

 

Learn different techniques with artist Maria Thompson. At the end of the classes attend your own art show at the Third Street Gallery!

  

For more information click here.
Holiday Open House 

 

 
Muddy Waters Clay
Center 
 
THIS WEEKEND!

December  6th: 

1 pm - 9 pm

 

December 7th: 

10 am - 5 pm 


December 8th: 12 pm - 4 pm

 

Original, hand-crafted pottery, unique gifts for everyone, one-of-a-kind pieces masterfully created by MWCC studio artists. This event will also have pottery demonstrations, holiday treats and raffle prizes donated by members. The first 50 people who come in Sunday will receive a special MWCC Gift!

 

For more information click here
An Old Fashioned Christmas Party

 

East Grand

Forks Heritage Village

 

THIS SUNDAY!

December 8th

 

1 pm - 5 pm

 

Celebrate the holiday season will music, food, games and more for the whole family!

 
Click here for more information