2026-02-16T19:10:47-05:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 873268824 Kori Art KORI 7017394310 5156 Ella Cir Grand Forks ND 58203 Hamzat Amoussa Koriko CEO 7017394310 2026-02-17 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X 68217 X 68217 0 0 0 68217 24000 16623 6700 7854 13040 68217 0 120000 0 120000 X 40400 46500 79600 73500 120000 120000 120000 120000 Kori Art localizes global arts by organizing festivals training and cultural events to enhance community integration and honor diverse stories. We cultivate a dynamic creative community where New Americans and local international artists exchange experiences fostering cross-cultural connections and mutual understanding. Our main programs GatinGo and Festory promote storytelling and immigration narratives providing inclusive spaces for global voices to unite communities to connect and intercultural dialogue to flourish. grant supports Kori Arts work in advancing creative community-centered arts programming that fosters connection and wellness across the region.During Welcoming Week September 1322 2025 Kori Art will once again demonstrate why it is a driving force for cultural innovation and community integration in Grand Forks and throughout North Dakota. In partnership with the internationally acclaimed ensemble Titambe Kori Art is transforming what was once a routine civic observance into a dynamic high-caliber cultural celebration. Historically Welcoming Week featured primarily speeches from city officials. Under Kori Arts leadership the event now showcases world-class artistic performanceelevating the experience and redefining what community celebration can look like in our region.The main public performance offered free of charge reflects Kori Arts unwavering commitment to accessibility inclusion and artistic excellence. By bringing professional globally respected artists to North Dakota Kori Art ensures that our community has access to cultural experiences typically reserved for major metropolitan centers.Titambes three-day residency in Grand Forks further demonstrates Kori Arts deep investment in sustainable cultural development. In collaboration with Red River High School and the University of North Dakotas Art Department Kori Art will facilitate workshops centered on the theme Art for Community Integration. These sessions are not simply performancesthey are meaningful educational exchanges that empower students strengthen local institutions and build long-term bridges between cultures.Through strategic partnerships with local arts organizations and educational institutions Kori Art is cultivating a statewide model for how the arts can drive belonging cross-cultural understanding and civic pride. The residency will culminate in a powerful public performance during Welcoming Weekan inspiring testament to North Dakotas growing role as a leader in cultural collaboration and inclusive community building.Kori Art is not just hosting an event; it is shaping the cultural future of Grand Forks and setting a bold example for the entire state. 5000 12000 12000 Hamzat Koriko Chief Executive Director 20 0 0 0 Kristine Serobyan Operations Manager 15 0 0 0 Abdul Mansoor Financial Advisor 5 0 0 0 Manuela Gabriel Chair 5 0 0 0 Molapo Tsooane Chair 5 0 0 0 PRECIOUS Dada Board member 5 0 0 0 Kpoti Tpoku Board Member 5 0 0 0 ALY Wilhelmi Downs Board Member 5 0 0 0 X true false false false false false false false false ND Hamzat Amoussa Koriko 5156 Ella Cir Grand Forks ND 58203 7017394310 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 0 20230 20230 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20230 20230 228 20002 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20230 0 X Part II - Line 1, Unusual Grant Lists | Name of the Contributor:, Date of Grant:, Year:, Amount:, Description:| Donor, 12 20 2025, "2025", $47987, This is the first Kori Art received that grant from Arts Midwest in cash| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Internet software and website and office supplies, $13040.00| Part II, line 24 | Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Music Instruments, $40600, $42500| Prepaid Expenses, $39000, $31000| Part V, line 33 | Activity Name:, Description:| Exercise Ball Drumming, Exercise ball drumming is a trending activity in care facilities nationwide. Often seen as a one-off entertainment Kori Art in North Dakota is reshaping this perception focusing on intentional skill-enhancing sessions for lasting wellness benefits.| Wehere I am From, Where Im From is a community storytelling project inspired by George Ella Lyons poem. It prompts seniors to delve into their heritage through memories of food family places and traditions. Workshops assist in crafting personal stories into collective art celebrating diversity fostering connections and amplifying senior voices in North Dakotas assisted living centers.|