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Nonprofit Rural Arts Organization based in Pekin ND Winter Art Auction Click for Winter Art Auction Photos March 16th 12PM Door open so you can get your bid number relax and browse artworksAuction Starts at 1PM. Proceeds for the Winter Art Home Our Mission Our mission is to ensure the presentation and preservation of the arts throughout Nelson County and the extending area by presenting programs and events that will enlighten instruct and entertain our citizens Our History Pekin Days Art Show committee was formed in 1993. After repeated successful art exhibitions during the annual Pekin Days celebration and a growing interest from Nelson County residents the committee applied for and received a 501c3 nonprofit status under the name of Nelson County Arts Council in 1999. Nelson County Arts Council received North Dakota Governors Award in 2001 and the Leadership Award in 2005.