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?
Read MoreHow did you spend your summer vacation? For ArtsWork Apprentices, summer has meant long hours working to paint a mural and create mosaic tiles that will be mounted as part of a huge public art installation in the Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary.
When Congresswoman Betty McCollum and her staff heard about the project, they wanted to stop by and see it for themselves. ArtsWork Apprentices got the chance to show off their work-in-progress to Congresswoman McCollum and other local leaders who stopped by to check out the space.
Read MoreWe asked our resident comic, COMPAS Teaching Artist Benjamin Domask, for a few tips to help us get through the week -- here's what he had to say:
Read MoreSpending time in North Saint Paul this summer? Check out the work in progress of the COMPAS ArtsWork program.
More than 25 youth are employed as Apprentice Artists this summer, creating a painted mural and mosaic installation at the newly-opened Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary.
Read MoreThroughout the year we ask educators to share the impact a COMPAS Teaching Artist had on their students. Here are five ways ways creative education helped students grow over the last school year, straight from the Minnesota educators who work to inspire their students every day.
Read MoreDive into African culture with Siama's Congo! Siama and Dallas take us through their many influences, how they practice creativity, and exciting new endeavors including an album guaranteed to make you hit 'repeat'.
Read MoreWhen North View Middle School teachers decided students needed a spark to ignite their learning, they contacted COMPAS with an intriguing question.
“How many writers can we get here at the same time?”
North View’s literacy team knows students’ interests can vary as wildly as Minnesota weather in May and they wanted each student to work with a writer they could relate to.
Read MoreWhat happens when you mix 7 COMPAS teaching artists, 2 rising creators, 12 breweries and distilleries, plus a whole lot of fun? You get our unique, 3rd annual fundraiser, Arts & Crafts!
Read MoreWhat happens when we work towards improving newly-learned creative skills by creating new work?
One thing that happens is the emergence of new ideas, perspectives, connections, forms, and ways of seeing the world. And there are other benefits: some obvious, some surprising…
Read MoreWill you help support COMPAS and creativity in Minnesota by joining us at Arts & Crafts on Saturday, June 24th? We sure hope so! Read here for the answer to all your questions about the 3rd annual event.
Spoiler alert - the answer to "Which fabulous COMPAS Artists are performing at Arts & Crafts?" is: SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE, Desdamona & DJ Kool Akiem, Benjamin Domask, Afoutayi Dance, TICKET TO BRASIL, Charlie Maguire and Siama's Congo, plus local band Candid Kid!
Read MoreCOMPAS - Art for Life's Sake!
Arts Education throughout Minnesota that sparks students’ imagination, brings creativity to older adults, and inspires people to create. COMPAS brings art to people. Professional artists work alongside students, teachers, senior citizens to discover their own creativity.
ASL interpreters and translators can be requested for COMPAS-led events with two weeks advance notice.
To make arrangements or for further help, please call 651-292-3209 or email jes@compas.org.
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