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Performances, Workshops and Exhibits

NOTE: Prices for work involving Arts in Health Care and Artful Aging can be found on the descriptive pages for those programs. 

Performance fees are listed on individual artists' pages.

Workshops are $95/hour for 2 or more sessions per day, or $125/hour for one session per day.

Professional development workshops are generally $125/hour.  Prices may vary.

Real Art + Real Kids© exhibit program:  $1,400 for 2 day exhibit, $100 for each additional day.

To book a Performance, Workshop, Professional Development session or exhibit, contact Nicole Buchholz.

Other Fees for Performances, Workshops, and Professional Development sessions

Mileage:  Artists are paid for their travel expenses.  The mileage fee is calculated at $.55/mile (current IRS standard mileage rate).

Cartage/Rental:  Costs associated with moving, setting up, prepping and/or renting equipment and materials.  The fee varies depending on the ensemble and program needs.

Supplies:  Costs associated with specific materials to be used by participants.  These costs may vary depending on what projects are chosen.

Lodging:  Program site must cover artist lodging for any program located more than 60 miles from the artist's home.

Residencies

Residencies last a minimum of 5 days. Cost for additional days can be pro-rated.

Many people ask what a Core Group is—usually it simply refers to any classroom that works with an artist for all 5 days of the week.

Class sessions can last anywhere from 45-60 minutes. For longer sessions (e.g. due to block scheduling and the like), we can sometimes pro-rate other arrangements.

To book a Residency, contact Daniel Gabriel.

Traditional

$1700/week*

Used by most schools, this model has been serving Minnesota well for decades. The package provides for 5 days of hands-on activities with an artist, including:

  • Up to 2 hours of advance planning time (may be done by phone, email, or in person)
  • 4 classes per day (at least 2 must be Core Groups that meet with the artist every day)
  • Teacher In-service
  • Community Event  

Saturation

$1800/week*

  • Includes same as in the Traditional Model, except that Core Groups are optional.
  • The school can use the 4 classes per day in any mix & match combination.

Extended

$1600/week*

  • Includes same as in the Traditional Model, except that the residency must run for 15 days or more with the same artist.
  • This model is best for murals, public sculpture, and other ambitious projects.

Collaboration

$1700/week*

  • Same as Traditional Model, except that the artist does only 3 class sessions per day (not 4), and spends an hour per day in planning time with teachers.
  • This planning can focus on elements useful for the current residency or for future classroom activities.

* The above residency costs cover all artist fees and mileage.

Not included:

  • Equipment rental and materials costs, where applicable. 
  • Lodging when artist lives more than 60 miles from the program site.

Payment Policy

Once confirmed, COMPAS will send a confirmation agreement and invoice.  Please pay the invoice on or before the first day of your program.  Please make checks payable to COMPAS.  You can also call our office to make payments using a credit card.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of a confirmed program must be made at least 14 days prior to the program.  If not, you will be billed for one half the program costs, excluding mileage, per diem and lodging.  If such cancellation takes place seven (7) or fewer days before the scheduled program, you will be required to pay the full program fee, excluding mileage and per diem, as applicable.

Emergency Cancellations

If you need to cancel a program due to weather or other emergencies, please notify COMPAS as soon as possible.  We will work with you and the artist to reschedule as applicable.

Artist Cancellations

If an artist is unable to fulfill the commitment, COMPAS will offer the options of rescheduling, substituting another program, or offering a full refund.

Contact Us

For general questions, please contact any of the Arts Education staff. We look forward to working with you!