Storyteller Danielle Daniel has been on the COMPAS roster for 30 years! As a veteran of her art form, she’s got a lot to say about the power of stories to connect people and bridge differences, as well as how storytelling and creativity can make real, powerful change. Read our Artist Spotlight interview to learn [...]
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Artist Spotlight: Thoughtful Poet Zoë Bird
Zoë Bird is a Minnesota-grown poet and writer who leads the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project Minnesota. In our newest Artist Spotlight, Zoë speaks about her experience working with older adults and the power of poetry to unlock true connection. Zoë, thank you so much for taking time out of your day, especially on this historical Inauguration [...]
January 22, 2021
Artist Spotlight: Arts Integrator Emmett Ramstad
Emmett Ramstad is a sculptor, printmaker, book artist, and all around creator with years of experience integrating the arts into classroom learning. In our newest Artist Spotlight, we catch up with Emmett to learn about his experience teaching and creating during the pandemic, and what it means to make extraordinary art out of ordinary objects. [...]
December 18, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Folk and Traditional Artist Shakun Maheshwari
Shakun Maheshwari is a multidisciplinary visual artist who works in a variety of traditional forms including henna, Rangoli, and sand painting. This week, we re-visit Shakun’s Artist Spotlight interview from 2016 and learn about her journey to discover a love of folk art as well as what it means to find joy in the process [...]
November 20, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Documentary Filmmaker Deacon Warner
Documentary filmmaker Deacon Warner is one of the most recent additions to the COMPAS Teaching Artist Roster, but he has a long history of using creativity to activate curriculum and spark interest in the classroom. In this month’s Artist Spotlight, Deacon talks with us about his journey from full-time social studies teacher to full-time filmmaker [...]
October 23, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Interdisciplinary Mosaicist Lisa Arnold
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 [...]
September 18, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Illuminating Musician Kashimana Ahua
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 [...]
August 21, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Mover and Shaker Karla Nweje
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. [...]
June 26, 2020
