“Community, collaboration, communication, curiosity, and creativity combine to make good work.” Take a look back at Mike Hazard‘s Artist Spotlight. AKA Media Mike, Hazard is a COMPAS artist who’s passion for photography and media is as apparent as his vast skill sets. Hey Mike, what inspired you to become a teaching artist? What is your [...]
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Artist Spotlight — Temporary Art, Permanent Teacher, Shakun Maheshwari
From sand painting to henna, Shakun Maheshwari is a masterful visual artist. Take a look at this Artist Spotlight as she chats with COMPAS about practicing creativity in everyday life, finding inspiration in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and of course, the many art forms she practices. * Hi Shakun, thanks very much for taking [...]
September 8, 2017
Artist Spotlight – Urban Artist Katrina Knutson
Visual artist Katrina Knutson has been working tirelessly this summer, alongside our ArtsWork apprentices, to create a beautiful mural at the Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary. Where does this ambition and drive come from? In this Artist Spotlight, Katrina gives us a little insight on her influences, everyday life, and how graffiti art is just as influential [...]
August 18, 2017
June Artist Spotlight: Siama Matuzungidi & Dallas Johnson of Siama’s Congo
Hi Dallas and Siama, thank you both so much for taking the time to be interviewed. You guys just performed at COMPAS’ 3rd Annual Arts and Crafts event last weekend. How did it go? Did you have a good time? Siama: The event was so fun and people really responded to the music. We loved that [...]
June 29, 2017
Artist Spotlight – Songwriter and Musician, Charlie Maguire
Cultivating his love for music at an early age, Charlie Maguire is completely self-taught on guitar and various other folk instruments. In January 2016, we had the chance to talk with this New York native and discover more about his art form and what inspires him. We’re excited to have him join us this June [...]
May 19, 2017
March Artist Spotlight: Musician of Preservation, Laura MacKenzie
Hi Laura, thank you very much for taking the time to talk with COMPAS today. First off, can you tell us what your art form is? I am a musician, specializing in the traditional music and song of Scotland and Ireland, in both performance and teaching. Can you tell us a little about your background? [...]
March 29, 2017
Artist Spotlight – Djenane Saint Juste
Hi Djenane, thanks for taking time away from your holidays to do this interview! First off, can you tell us a little about your background? Do you remember when you first became interested in dance? How did it happen? Did you have any big influences? I am a professional dancer, dance instructor, choreographer, storyteller and [...]
January 13, 2017
Artist Spotlight: Spoken Word Artist Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre
MC, poet and COMPAS spoken word artist, Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre recently took a break from speaking on college campuses and teaching middle and high school students through COMPAS’ Creative Classroom and Creative Community programs to talk about his work and how the arts create a space for making a difference… Can you tell us [...]
October 21, 2016
