The Sheyenne Valley Arts and Crafts Association was organized to promote cultural activities in rural ND; to preserve the arts and crafts of our heritage and pass these traditions along to interested persons, especially children. We strive to support local artists and crafters with many events and activities and to provide opportunities for artwork displays at festivals and in our facilities. Financial support is given to the school for their arts programs and to the local museum for assistance in preserving our heritage.

Art shows are scheduled during the year, including the fall Art Show in conjunction with a juried two-day fall Arts and Crafts Festival.

The fall festival is held every year on the last full weekend of September. As many as 150 exhibitors, artists, and crafts persons display and sell their products during this festival.

"Timeless Treasures", a cooperative store operated by SVACA is open during the summer months, providing a place in which members sell arts, crafts, antiques, and other unique interesting items.

"Knute" the SVACA troll lives indoors in the winter and has a place of recognition outside during festival events. He is guardian of the arts and crafts, depicted as such with his artist's brush and easel.