06/09/2026
🎨🎤 Artists Visit Tri-County Schools 🎤🎨
Tri-County students had the unique opportunity to learn from two talented visiting artists through COMPAS artist residencies.
Students in grades 8-12 worked with Spoken Word artist Desdamona, exploring creative writing, self-expression, and performance through poetry and spoken word. With her guidance, students drafted and shared original pieces that reflected their own experiences, interests, and voices.
Meanwhile, students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 10 worked alongside sculptor Layl McDill to create colorful polymer clay animal sculptures while learning about sculpture, color, and 3D design. Several student creations were featured in our Spring Art Show.
These hands-on experiences encouraged creativity, self-expression, and learning through the arts while providing students with the opportunity to work directly with professional artists.
A special thank you to Elwyn Ruud for the countless hours she dedicates to grant writing, coordinating these opportunities, and securing funding that brings enriching experiences like these to Tri-County students. Much of what our students are able to experience through the arts is possible because of her hard work behind the scenes, and we are incredibly grateful for all she does for our school.
We also extend our thanks to COMPAS, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council for helping make these opportunities possible.
