Discover the creative talent amidst Bismarck-Mandan!

There are more than 80 public points of interest, attractions and merchant locations featuring the arts and culture of the region located along the BismarckMandan Art Trail. Persons of all ages will enjoy becoming more familiar with the incredible artistic talents of the area.

Music lovers flock to the soothing sounds and fantastic music emanating from Bismarck’s historic Belle Mehus City Auditorium, courtesy of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra. Eight annual concerts and a popular Fourth of July Spectacular offer unique musical experiences delivered by skilled artists from around the country.

Downtown Bismarck comes alive each summer on Thursdays with Bismarck Urban Harvest. The open-air arts and entertainment market is a free family event featuring live performances by local entertainers. The environment is perfectly complemented by local food vendors, farmers’ produce and artistic creations.

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Dakota Stage Ltd. is where local artists go to display their unbelievable production talents.  The group strives to provide quality community theater through the skills of local artists in the Bismarck/Mandan area. Year-round performances include plays, musicals, comedy shows, children’s theater and more from the Bismarck-Mandan Community Theater.

A showcase of traditional and contemporary art from artists across the country, the Capital Gallery offers visitors a memorable experience of unique paintings, sculptures and much other art within Bismarck’s historic downtown.

Amidst throughout the UTTC Bookstore, the United Tribes Art Gallery is an excellent collection of the culture and history of the upper Missouri and Northern Plains tribes. More than 500 pieces of Native American art reflect the lives of as many as 100 tribes.