Youth Arts Programs
New! ArtScope Program
ArtScope is a new program beginning during the summer of 2012. Youth ages 13-18 apply to apprentice under professional artists much like the ArtsWork program. However, ArtScope is shorter in length, and incorporates intentional practice in career exploration, writing a resume and cover letter, completing an application, hearing from guest speakers and ArtsWork almuni, accessing community resources and taking field trips. Applications are now being accepted!
ArtsWork
By pairing mentoring artists with apprentices, aged 14 to 21, the youth develop both workplace and artistic skills. Groups of youth learn art forms from professional artists and create original art for sale, hold performances or exhibitions, and produce public works of art. Apprentices also develop vital job abilities with an emphasis on 21st century skills, such as teamwork, communications, critical thinking, conflict resolution, self-direction and goal setting.
Learn more about ArtsWork and ArtScope
The Canvas
Committed to youth leadership, engaging arts programs and community-building, the Canvas offers FREE workshops, open mic nights, materials and support for young writers, dancers, visual artists, performers and artists of all kinds.
Community and Recreation Centers
The Canvas is an example of our arts programs happening in recreation centers.
Anywhere people gather, a COMPAS artist is ready to go to work. By drawing on the wide and varied expertise of our Roster Artists, we believe we can tailor-make a successful plan for just about any situation. Check out our Artist Roster. Ask us about our program options that we offer for schools, libraries, and community centers. We can tailor our Residencies, Performances, Workshops or Exhibits to suit your needs. Let's see what we can come up with, together.
