Events
Nelson County Arts Council hosts a variety of events, Including but not limited to:
- Art Auctions
- Art Shows
- Art Camps
- One Act Plays
- Student Art Show
- Art for Life
- Art Redux
NCAC Upcoming Events
Art for Life: September 2026 – June 2027
Monthly Art Program for Nelson County Nursing Home Residents. Funded by grants and local fund.
NCAC Winter Art Auction: March 15, 2026
Auctioned Art Submissions. Event includes hors-d’oeuvres & beverages.
Student Art Show: April 29 – 30, 2026
Nelson County students in grades 7-12 enter exhibits to be judged and viewed by the public,
Rummage Sale: May 23-24, 2026
Large group sale. Final hours, all items are free.
NCAC Art Show:
Artist Reception: & Art Show June 25-28, 2026
Judging and sale of art submissions. Tickets sold for premier exhibition with an early purchase opportunity that includes beverages and hors-d’oeuvres. The 2026 show includes Jr. High/High School entries.
NCAC Fine Arts Youth Camp: July 27- 31, 2026
Week–long Day Camp for area students grades 2-12 held at Stump Lake Village. Culminates with a drama presentation and student art display,
Art Redux /Art For Life Display: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Auction sale of donated original art from prior purchasers & Senior Art for Life Display.
Rural Arts Mobile Display: – Oct. 5-13, 2026
Weeklong display of commissioned art with ND perspective.
Raffle Tickets: First drawing: October 4, 2026
Limited # of $20 tickets for cash drawings.
One Act Play: October 31, 2026
Area High Schools Drama Department presentations.