2023-24 COMPAS Anthology Celebration & Reading

November 23, 2024 - November 23, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Minnesota History Center

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We are thrilled to invite you to the celebration of Move Hands Down to Heart, featuring inspiring works from Minnesota’s finest young writers—including your students and kids! Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear their voices and celebrate their creativity.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • Location: Minnesota History Center, 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
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  • Time:
    • Registration: 12 PM
    • Student Check-in: 12 – 12:30 PM
    • Reading Begins: 1 PM
    • Event Ends: 2:30 PM (approx.)

RSVP & Accommodations:

Please click here to RSVP by Monday, November 11th. For accommodation requests, contact us at emrys@compas.org.

Parking & Transportation:

  • Parking: On-site parking is available for $6. Entrance from Kellogg Boulevard.
  • Public Transportation: Metro Transit bus routes 16, 21, and 94 stop near the History Center. The venue is also a 10-minute walk from the Capitol/Rice Street light rail station. Visit Metro Transit for detailed routes or contact Metro Mobility at 651.602.1111 for transportation assistance.

Weather Updates:

In case of bad weather on November 23rd, please check this post by 10:30 AM for any scheduling changes.

Student Participation:

Each young writer will receive one free copy of the Anthology at the event. Additional copies can be purchased at the reading. If you are unable to attend the event and would like us to mail a copy to your address please contact at emrys@compas.org.

Student authors will meet with the Arts Program Director and Anthology Editor for a brief orientation before the reading. While we encourage all students to read their work, it is not required. Each student will receive one free copy of the Anthology, with additional copies available for purchase during the event.

We look forward to celebrating the talents of our young writers with you!

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COMPAS is an arts education nonprofit that puts creativity in the hands of Minnesotans, regardless of their age, background, or skills. Based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area, COMPAS teaching artists deliver creative experiences and arts programming across Minnesota.

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.