We are sad to share news of another devastating loss. On April 6, 2023, COMPAS Teaching Artist Danny Solis passed away in his sleep during a trip to New York where he was to speak and perform at a poetry event. We send our deepest sympathy to his family and the many others who knew and loved him. Danny’s passing is a truly profound loss.
Read MoreIf you’re a regular reader of our blog (or the Pioneer Press and MinnPost), you’ll know that earlier this month, we hosted our second annual Emerging Young Artists (EYA) award show and gallery exhibition opening. We’re thrilled to share that the turnout was fantastic, and the evening was filled with laughter, excitement, and inspiration. Below are some of the highlights and a few photos.
Read MoreIn honor of Women’s History Month, here’s a shout out to the creative young women who we meet everyday in schools and community centers during COMPAS programs. They inspire us through their insightful art and use of everyday items (hello, nail polish) to challenge our thinking.
Take, for example, Ruby Mathiason and her poem, “An Ode to the Women Who Wear Too Much.”
Read MoreWith deep sadness and shock, we share the news of the untimely passing of beloved COMPAS Teaching Artist Beverly Cottman. Auntie Beverly, as she was also known, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2023, during a trip to Cairo, Egypt, with friends.
Read MoreThere’s an air of excitement in the COMPAS office this week!
I mean, we’re always excited about our work, but this week we are VERY excited! Here’s why:
The 2023 Emerging Young Artists juried art show, gallery exhibition and awards ceremony for Saint Paul visual artists 12-18 years old is just around the corner!
Read MoreThe family that plays together stays together, or so the saying goes.
The same is true when families engage in creative experiences together. In fact, something almost magical happens. Family members - children, teens, parents, and grandparents - gain new insights about themselves and each other as they collaborate. And in the process, their bonds become even stronger.
Read MoreA few months ago, the James Webb Space Telescope reached into the cosmos and sent pictures back, showing us earthlings how big, beautiful and mysterious the universe really is. But for COMPAS Teaching Artists, these images were the inspiration for one day’s lesson.
Read MoreSometimes, libraries are magical environments where imaginations come to life. When an artist is there to support the aspirations of young creators, the results can be both exciting and touching.
Read MoreWhat does it take to create and sustain a non-profit whose goal is to bring creativity into the lives of every Minnesotan? How does such an organization come to be? What are the driving forces behind it and the deep-rooted aspirations that keep this dream alive? After speaking with the empathetic and insightful Dawne Brown White, the executive director of COMPAS, I may have some of the answers you seek.
Read MoreRavi* is a kid who, until recently, had a whole lotta hidden talents. Like so many other students, Ravi felt like his peers and teachers didn’t get him. Most people thought of him as shy, distant, and not that interested in school. Perhaps even Ravi didn’t realize how much talent he had. That all changed when Ravi’s school welcomed COMPAS Teaching Artist See More Perspective into his classroom. Click to read the entire story…
Read MoreCOMPAS - Art for Life's Sake!
Arts Education throughout Minnesota that sparks students’ imagination, brings creativity to older adults, and inspires people to create. COMPAS brings art to people. Professional artists work alongside students, teachers, senior citizens to discover their own creativity.
ASL interpreters and translators can be requested for COMPAS-led events with two weeks advance notice.
To make arrangements or for further help, please call 651-292-3209 or email jes@compas.org.
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