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I’m Tahney, an arts writer from Melbourne based in Paris. Compass North is my studio dedicated to supporting artists and art organisations with communications for their creative projects.
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But it’s not just me here. I collaborate with a network of art industry professionals, including designers, translators, and more, to craft and advise on all the texts, materials, and assets you need.
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After I met Tahney, I quickly became an admirer of her unique writing style, diverse experience of the artworld and by how knowledgeable and culturally aware she was. She developed a press pack with photographic imagery (digital & 35mm) and produced a short film for our residency programmes. She was communicative, pragmatic and patient – setting realistic timelines and meeting them. If you want to work with someone dynamic, who is invested in your project and gives 110% and is super professional, diligent and always offering more and thinking outside the box, I would highly recommend!
Nathalie Edwards - artist and entrepreneur, The Mill, France
We worked with Compass North ahead of the release of a new design rooted in the history and culture of Paris. They really hit the nail on the head, the tone and content were captivating. We are thrilled with the magic Tahney brings to her work.
Claudia Weingarte - Founder & designer, Rosenstaub, Germany
I never could have written with such objectivity about myself.
Jessie Cunningham-Reid – Australian multidisciplinary artist
I am pleased and impressed by the beauty of Tahney’s writing style. The documents she worked on with me in the lead up to my EP release are incredible! I am very happy with the elements that she chose to include as well as with the way she chose to write about them. I love the rhythm and flow of the texts also: the narrative and dynamics within were stunning, and the way she crafted sentences really impressive. I feel lucky to have worked with her at Compass North!
Manuel Polin - Musician and poet, France/Mexico
Tahney is definitely a word artist, a truly empathic and committed professional. Based on my idea and brief she moulded a beautiful description for my artwork to apply for multiple festivals. Highly recommended!
Pim Drinkenburg - Artist, Netherlands
It's an absolute pleasure working with Compass North for our social media management. As someone who has always wanted to work with a content specialist in the arts arena, Tahney has been a godsend. She's very professional and knows exactly how to approach the artistic world and cater to the audience. Her attention to detail and delivery skills on the scope of work is commendable and I look forward to continuing to work with her and Compass North in the future.
Deepa P Mani - Artistic Director, Chandralaya School of Dance, Australia
Compass North's process was fun, inspiring and they were genuinely committed to understanding and honouring my artwork. The result was an absolutely stunning artistic response. Tahney is an extremely talented writer and I look forward to working with her again.
Holly Block - Artist, Australia
It’s been a pleasure to have [worked with] Compass North on a podcast episode. Tahney is very knowledgeable about contemporary art and cares about people’s practices. She is professional and highly organised and her research into my practice was insightful and considerate.
Ezz Monem - Artist, Australia/Egypt
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