National Fine Arts Festival 2026
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Find us at Booth #301 in the Exhibit Hall. Just Look for the NCU signs!
July 27–31, 2026 |America’s Center Convention Complex, St. Louis, MO
Meet Up With NCU at the National Youth Conference
Score Free Swag All Week: High school juniors and seniors get a free T-shirt when they apply on site, all high school students get a custom NCU tote, and alumni can pick up a special gift just for them while supplies last.
Catch Sweatshirt Drops: Surprise, limited-edition NCU sweatshirts will drop throughout the week, so stick around and don’t miss out!
Shop Merch for Sale: Stop by and shop exclusive NCU merch like T-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. Represent the Rams!
Meet Our President: Come meet Dr. Darnell K. Williams Sr., as he celebrates his first full year as NCU’s ninth president! He’d love to hear your stories.
Catch Up With Our Community: Meet old friends and make new connections around this year’s fine arts presentations as we explore Faith in the City, Light in the World with student artists.
Why Choose North Central University?
Faith and Learning Combined: At NCU, you’ll have opportunities to think critically about your faith, ask deep questions, and live with compassion in every moment on campus.
Accessible, Affordable Academics: To make private education accessible, 100% of our residential undergraduate students receive financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to all eligible students, and we offer online programs.
Vibrant Multicultural Experience: Students, faculty, and staff from 11 countries and 39 states — and counting — walk in faith together, supporting, mentoring, and celebrating each other.
Prepared to Serve and Lead: Whether you’re called to ministry, business, education, or the trades, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact professionally and spiritually.
Where Faith Meets Opportunity
As a private Christian university located in downtown Minneapolis, North Central University provides unmatched access to a thriving urban economy and opportunities for success. Our community is passionate about helping students grow academically, spiritually, and professionally so they can live out their purpose and make a difference in the world.
My experience at NCU was valuable because I met God here, as well as my closest friends. I was taught by world-class leaders who were invested in me, not only academically but holistically. I grew in every area of my life because of this place. I will never be the same.”
Alexis S.
Accreditation and Accolades
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Ranked #5 in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in the Top 23 Most Affordable Colleges in Minnesota by Best Value Schools