 The North Dakota Museum of Art , the official art museum of the state of North Dakota , is located in the heart of campus and offers exhibits throughout the year . The Burtness Theater and the Chester Fritz Auditorium regularly feature theater and concert events . The Ralph Engelstad Arena also features non @-@ athletic events including concerts . The nearby city @-@ owned Alerus Center hosts several concerts each year as well as other events . Each year , UND hosts the University of North Dakota Writers Conference . This is a week @-@ long event that brings together prominent American and foreign writers . Participants have included Truman Capote , Tennessee Williams , Eudora Welty , Tom Wolfe , Allen Ginsberg , Louise Erdrich , Chuck Klosterman , and Gary Snyder . 
