Grand Forks, North Dakota

:Grand Forks redirects here. See also: Grand Forks (disambiguation)

Culture

Although Grand Forks is in a relatively remote area of the country, the community does boast an impressive array of cultural offerings. This is due, in part, to the presence of the University of North Dakota.

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The North Dakota Museum of Art, located on the University of North Dakota campus, brings many nationally touring exhibits to Grand Forks as well as the work of many regional artists. In addition to the Museum of Art, UND offers other gallery space for student art. The collection of instructors and students at UND's Visual Art department has been called the largest group of artists between Minneapolis and Seattle. UND also has active Theater Arts and Music departments. Students stage several theater productions each year at the Burtness Theater on campus. UND's Chester Fritz Auditorium also brings many music and theater events to Grand Forks including national touring companies of Broadway musicals.

Related Topics:
North Dakota Museum of Art - Minneapolis - Seattle - Chester Fritz Auditorium - Broadway musicals

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The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra has been performing for over ninety years. The Grand Forks Master Choral was formed in 1983. Both groups stage several productions each year at various locations in the community. The newly formed Grand Cities Children's Choir also performs throughout the year. The North Dakota Ballet Company is headquartered in Grand Forks and often performs at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. The Grand Forks City Band was formed in 1886 and still stages popular shows year round.

Related Topics:
Symphony - Orchestra - Choral - 1983 - Ballet - 1886

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The Empire Arts Center, located in downtown Grand Forks, is home to many cultural events throughout the year. The Empire, an old movie theater, was restored after the Flood of 1997 and now includes performance space, a large movie screen, a gallery, and space for artists. The Fire Hall Theater, also located downtown, is used by community members to put on several theater productions each year. The Crimson Creek Collegiate Players recreate popular musicals at several shows each year. The Summer Performing Arts Company (SPA) is a very popular summer arts program for area students. SPA stages one or two major musicals and one or two smaller shows each summer.

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