James Memorial Art Center Hosts Annual Soup Fundraiser

The beloved Soup's On! event returns on February 19th to support the local art center's programs and operations.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The James Memorial Art Center in Williston, North Dakota is hosting its annual Soup's On! fundraiser on Thursday, February 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. For a suggested $12 donation, attendees can enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade soup, a dinner roll, and a sweet treat, with all proceeds going to support the art center's programs and operations.

Why it matters

The James Memorial Art Center is a non-profit organization that operates out of the historic Williston Library building, which opened in 1911. The annual Soup's On! fundraiser is a beloved community event that helps raise critical funds to maintain the building and support the art center's mission of sharing art and culture with the Williston community.

The details

Attendees can choose from five delicious soup options: Mushroom & Wild Rice, Taco Soup, Loaded Potato, Turkey Chili, or Granat Soup (peanut stew) with rice. They can enjoy their meal on-site or take it to go. The event also includes coffee, bottled water, and homemade treats.

  • The Soup's On! fundraiser will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

James Memorial Art Center

A non-profit art center operated by the James Memorial Preservation Society in the historic Williston Library building, which opened in 1911. The center's mission is to share art and culture with the Williston community.

James Memorial Preservation Society

The organization that leases the Williston Library building from the city and is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and programming of the James Memorial Art Center.

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The takeaway

The Soup's On! fundraiser is a beloved annual event that brings the Williston community together to support the James Memorial Art Center, a vital cultural institution that has been sharing art and preserving the historic Williston Library building for over a century.