 Due at least in part to the presence of the University of North Dakota , Grand Forks offers a variety of arts and cultural events . The North Dakota Museum of Art , located on the UND campus , brings many nationally touring exhibits to Grand Forks as well as the work of regional artists . In addition to the Museum of Art , UND offers other gallery space for student art . UND also has active Theater Arts and Music departments . Students stage theater productions each year at the Burtness Theater on campus . UND 's Chester Fritz Auditorium also brings music and theater events to Grand Forks including national touring companies of Broadway musicals . 
