North Suburban Center for the Arts

Bringing art to the 'burbs since 1979!

Our Mission:

The North Suburban Center for the Arts (NSCA; formerly Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Fridley, MN, with a mission to foster community through engagement with the arts.

At the NSCA, we believe art is a powerful tool for connection, growth, accessibility, and innovation. Our programs create opportunities that encourage a lifelong connection to the arts. We serve artists, creatives, and community members alike, highlighting the creative networks at play in our community.

Our Programs:

Each year the NSCA hosts a variety of arts programming including: exhibitions, classes, summer camps, festivals, concerts, conferences, family art days, a monthly reading series, a locally sourced gift shop, & more!

How you fit in:

We believe that everyone deserves access to the arts --no matter where they're at in life. Your donation will help us keep program costs accessible, offer scholarships, and pay our artists while also allowing staff to build, explore, and reimagine our place in the arts community!