COMPAS

COMPAS COMPAS is a nationally-recognized provider of arts education programs that power imaginations, learning and life.

COMPAS (Community Programs in the Arts) helps connect individuals through the arts. COMPAS Teaching Artists provide residencies, workshops and performances to communities throughout Minnesota. We work at schools, community and recreation centers, hospitals, clinics, festivals, senior centers and much more. In addition, COMPAS youth programs provide opportunities for young people to gain valuable arts and employment skills each summer!

"We can't drive, can't vote, can't stay up late, but we can feel." 🎤🔥Young poets. Real impact. Our My Voice. My Time! Sp...
06/08/2026

"We can't drive, can't vote, can't stay up late, but we can feel." 🎤🔥

Young poets. Real impact. Our My Voice. My Time! Spoken Word Showcase was a powerful night of youth-created and performed Spoken Word poetry.

Check out our new blog post that recaps the event. https://www.compas.org/2026/06/youth-got-something-to-say-we-should-listen/

Then head to the showcase webpage to watch the performances (link to it in the blog).

06/04/2026

This is "A message from Frank Sentwali" by COMPAS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/03/2026

We have wonderful news!

Julie Strand-Blomgren, who previously served as Arts Program Director for COMPAS, has rejoined the team as Strategic Development Director.

We could not be more excited to welcome her back home to COMPAS!

Learn more about Julie here: https://www.compas.org/staff/julie-strand-blomgren/

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06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Today and every day, we stand with our LGBTQIA+ friends, family, colleagues, and community. Sending love, support, and wishes for a joyful Pride Month.

05/30/2026

Come see us today at Flint Hills Family Festival and have some creative fun with COMPAS Teaching Artists Jen Scott and Evie Digirolamo. Learn about puppet-making with Jen and aerial arts with Evie. It's going to be a beautiful day!

Flint Hills Family Festival

05/29/2026
05/29/2026

We are still at Flint Hills Family Festival, and you need to come join the fun!

TONIGHT (Friday): Hang out and get creative with the dude in the video: COMPAS Teaching Artist Benjamin Domask-Ruh!

Tomorrow (Saturday): COMPAS TA Jen Scott will be on hand with creativity in the morning, and TA Evie Digirolamo later in the afternoon and evening.

It's all happening at Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul. Just steps away from the Ordway.

Come experience an event that has welcomed over one million students, teachers, and families to downtown Saint Paul for over 25 years!!

Details: Ordway.org/festival

05/28/2026

We're still not over this night.

The video from the 2026 Emerging Young Artists Award Show is here. Hit play and see what happens when young artists are given the tools, the space, and the encouragement to share what's inside them.

We're honored to be part of their journey, and so grateful to the Saint Paul Jaycees Charitable Foundation for their incredible gift. (Watch the video to learn about it!)

11/25/2025

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Address

450 Syndicate Street North, Suite 325
Saint Paul, MN
55104

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16512923249

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