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  • The Master Artist Program
  • Weekly seasonal classes
  • Visiting Master Artists

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The best art classes for 12-18 year olds

  • portfolio prep
  • weekly classes
  • kind and dedicated faculty

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Outstanding art classes for 5-12 year olds

  • summer camps
  • weekly afterschool classes
  • parent-child combo classes for our youngest learners
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Our North Gallery (lower level) and South Gallery (upper level) feature monthly exhibitions that showcase the incredible art in our local community

  • faculty exhibitions
  • student exhibitions
  • invited master artists
  • open call juried exhibitions
  • local art organizations


Upcoming events

    • Monday, April 01, 2024
    • Friday, May 31, 2024
    • Compass Gallery North (Lower Level)
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    DYNAMISM

    An exhibition of artworks by Andrea van den Heever, Bo Woo, Cathy Abramson, Christine Merry, Isabella Martire, Kara Lin, Karash Payne, Ken Bachman, Lillian Klein, & Nan Dawkins

    This exhibit showcases 10 incredible local artists who have burst onto the scene in the past few years. Each of their works is powerful in its own unique way.

    This first exhibition at Compass Gallery North will be open from April 1 through May 31. An Artists' Reception is scheduled for Friday, May 17th from 6-9pm. Food and wine available.


    pictured artwork by Cathy Abramson

    • Monday, April 01, 2024
    • Friday, May 31, 2024
    • Compass Gallery South (Upper Level)
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    Faculty exhibition

    This exhibition features the art of the Compass Atelier faculty. Our faculty represent some of the strongest figurative and representational artists in the area. Founder and Director Glen Kessler exhibits alongside Dora Patin, Lamine Hamdad, Lisa Denison, Jennifer Lynn Beaudet, Sam Guindon, Sameer Sharma, Samantha Stover, Suzi Balamaci, & Vicky Zhou

    This first exhibition at Compass Gallery South will be open from April 1 through May 31. An Artists' Reception is scheduled for Friday, May 17th from 6-9pm. Food and wine available.

    You may also find many of our Faculty in attendance at our Grand Opening on Saturday, April 13th 12-6pm. Some faculty will be performing demonstrations or holding free mini classes.


    pictured artwork by Glen Kessler

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  • solo and shared studios
  • artists of all disciplines and mediums
  • flexible spaces available





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The Compass Atelier, located exclusively inside Compass Art Center, has been training artists how to become professionals for over a decade. Many of our Master Artist Program graduates are now making their living as artists, teachers, and creatives throughout the world. We are thrilled to spotlight many of them here. Check back soon for our first spotlight feature.

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