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!

Calling all older adults! Throughout October, join COMPAS Teaching Artist Karla Nweje for workshops designed for seniors...
09/28/2026

Calling all older adults!

Throughout October, join COMPAS Teaching Artist Karla Nweje for workshops designed for seniors, where participants can explore the art of dance under her sensitive guidance.

Sessions are designed for people of varying degrees of physical and cognitive ability, with a focus on the gradual layering and repetition of fundamental dance movements and patterns such as weight shifts, use of breath, coordination, and alignment.

Workshops will be held at the Maple Grove Library https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a60fd75f213992f00c62ee6

And the Rockford Road Library https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a60fde7f213992f00c62f75

Register today! Seats are going fast, and they are freeeee.....!

09/23/2026

COMPAS Teaching Artist Kashimana Ahua believes each new day brings a new song from within if we take the moments to write it.

Participants learn to use observation, listening, improvisation, collaborative writing, and singing to develop their talents as songwriters.

Learn more and book Kashimana for your environment here: https://compas.org/artist/kashimana-ahua/

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota. This wee...
09/23/2026

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota.

This week, meet Kashimana Ahua.

Kashimana believes each new day brings a new song from within if we take the moments to write it. She believes that everyone should write songs, and after she teaches, she envisions leaving a strong community of songwriters ready to share their stories through songwriting.

Participants learn to use observation, listening, improvisation, collaborative writing, and singing to develop their talents as songwriters. Participants learn about the building blocks of lyric writing, melody, improvisation, genres, and arrangement.

Together, participants get to play at music creation, problem-solving, and supporting one another as you go on this unique journey of writing a song.

Kashimana guides all skill levels from beginner to advanced songwriters in their development, culminating in a sharing of songs and ideas.

Learn more about and book Kashimana here: https://compas.org/artist/kashimana-ahua/

09/15/2026

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota.

This week, meet Aimee K.

An artist of many trades; a professional actor, singer, songwriter, poet, dancer, and choreographer, she approaches creativity from an organic aesthetic.

Learn more and book Aimee for you environment here: https://compas.org/artist/aimee-bryant/

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota. This wee...
09/15/2026

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota.

This week, meet Aimee K. Bryant.

Aimee has been performing in the Twin Cities for over 20 years. Some of her professional highlights include Beneatha in A Raisin in the Sun, Ensemble Member in For Colored Girls and Black Nativity, as well as Sarah in Ragtime and Marian the Librarian in The Music Man. City Pages named Aimee the Best Actress of 2015. Her original music can be heard on her debut CD “Becoming”.

An artist of many trades; a professional actor, singer, songwriter, poet, dancer, and choreographer, she approaches creativity from an organic aesthetic. In the classroom, this begins with nurturing the voices of the students by using community-building activities to create a safe space in which they can be free to experiment with creative expression, take artistic risks, and explore and share their personal connection to the material. Aimee uses theater games, performance, movement, songwriting, spoken word, creative writing, and rhythm to help students find an alternative entry point into the academic curriculum.

Learn more about and book Aimee here: https://compas.org/artist/aimee-bryant/

09/02/2026

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota.

This week, meet Joe Davis.

Joe is an award-winning Spoken Word artist and bestselling author who uses poetry to power possibility.

Learn more about Joe and book him for your environment here: https://compas.org/artist/joe-davis/

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota. This wee...
09/02/2026

COMPAS Teaching Artists are professional artists and trained educators who inspire creativity across Minnesota.

This week, meet Joe Davis.

Joe is an award-winning Spoken Word artist and bestselling author who uses poetry to power possibility.

He is the founder and director of Finding Your Freedom Practice, an artist collective teaching holistic health and wellness practices through spoken word, writing, music, theater, film, and dance.

Through poetry, performance, and practice, he centers the arts as a sacred tool to power healing justice, transforming wounds into wisdom, pain into power, and story into solidarity.

Learn more about and book Joe for your environment here: https://compas.org/artist/joe-davis/

Creativity grows when people invest in it.We’re grateful to the foundations, businesses, government partners, individual...
08/31/2026

Creativity grows when people invest in it.

We’re grateful to the foundations, businesses, government partners, individual donors, and other organizations whose support helps COMPAS bring meaningful creative experiences to people and communities across Minnesota.

Because of their investment, Teaching Artists are able to share their artistry and expertise in schools and communities, creating opportunities for people to explore, make, learn, connect, and express themselves.

Thank you to our funders for believing in the power of creativity and helping make this work possible.

Come check out the amazing performances by young artists at the Saint Paul Get Down today!!!
08/29/2026

Come check out the amazing performances by young artists at the Saint Paul Get Down today!!!

08/26/2026

It's that time of year: The Minnesota State Fair!!

While you're enjoying your corn dog, Sweet Martha's cookies, fudge, taffy, Dubai Whoopie Pie, and honey brisket-battered potatoes (what? we're hungry), swing by the Fine Arts Center and check out all the amazing, award-winning artwork.

We were honored to award special creativity prizes again in the K-12 competition.

Come see the amazing talent on those walls!

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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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