Multidisciplinary artist Lisa Arnold joined the COMPAS roster in July 2020, but she’s been on a mission her whole life to create work that empowers communities and brings people together. In our new Artist Spotlight, we speak with her about her artistic journey and what it means to make art for justice and art for [...]

Musician, composer, and songwriter Kashimana Ahua is one of our newest teaching artists, and after only a month on the COMPAS roster, she’s already in the swing of things! This week, learn about her artistic practice, as well as what she believes an artist’s role is in social and historical movements. Hey Kashimana, thanks so [...]

Every little thing feels more challenging now than it did six months ago: visiting friends, buying groceries, and most of all coordinating an arts residency for a classroom of students. This week, we catch up with one of the persevering educators from the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind for a story about artists, teachers, [...]

COMPAS Teaching Artist Karla Nweje combines movement and storytelling for dynamic and educational arts residencies. In our newest Artist Spotlight, she talks about getting her start as an artist and educator in New York, the power of combining dance with literary work, and what she feels art can contribute to the world’s current social climate. [...]

Marie facilitated the virtual peace poetry residency at Meadowbrook Elementary. Working and learning from home can blur the line between being on the clock and knowing when it’s time to relax. Educators and students are constantly connected, which can make it difficult to find a moment of quiet. In this week’s blog, we hear from [...]

COMPAS Teaching Artist Marie Olofsdotter is a poet, storyteller, theater performer, and multimedia artist. In our newest Artist Spotlight, Marie talks about her journey to Minnesota from her native Sweden, her many artistic inspirations, and how she’s adapting to the new, virtual landscape of arts and creativity. Hi Marie, thanks for taking the time out [...]

Malik Watkins, better known by his stage name MaLLy, is a rapper, writer, and musician based in Minneapolis. He also happens to be a COMPAS teaching artist! In our newest Artist Spotlight, we hear from MaLLy about his artistic inspirations, his new album, and what it’s like to teach with COMPAS. Photo by AC JOHNSON [...]