BISMARCK - The North Dakota Council on the Arts has given a Wahpeton, N.D., folk artist a $2,500 fellowship.
Norik Astvatsaturov of Wahpeton and Minot playwright Conrad Davidson were given the grants.
Astvatsaturov plans to create ornate copper and German silver repoussé pieces, carve a khachkar (an intricately carved stone cross) and arrange for public presentations of his art.
Davidson plans to complete a series of related short plays, collectively titled "Dinner Theatre"; write the first drafts of a play cycle; research potential producers for his plays and market his work.
The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes practicing artists residing in North Dakota with a monetary fellowship award.
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More information on NDCA grant programs, including complete guidelines and application forms, can be found at www.discovernd.com/arts or by calling (701) 328-7590.
