About us
We’re communication specialists merging our artworld expertise with creativity & care.
why we’re here
Guiding you through art communication
At Compass North, we seek to deepen connections with art and further the future of the creative sector.
To do this, our strategies are tailored to the needs of the arts industry. We create meaningful and resilient content for unique campaigns driven by our refined, warm, expert approach.
Generous with our industry knowledge, our artists and creative spaces are supported so that they can make a lasting impact on their audiences, stakeholders and community.
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our clients
We’ve supported over 50 artists, festivals, studios, residencies, designers, galleries, brands and media groups.
As a remote agency, we’ll collaborate with you, wherever you are.
founder
About Tahney Fosdike
Tahney (she/her) is an Australian writer and editor from the deserts surrounding the Murray River near Pomberuk (lands of the Ngarrindjeri people).
She holds a First Class Master of Art Curatorship from the University of Melbourne, along with other arts and marketing degrees from the University of Adelaide and Swinburne University.
She carved out her arts career in curating, programming and communication roles at leading arts organisations in Naarm/Melbourne. She’s written art criticism for dozens of publications worldwide and, since 2022, has held the position of Art Editor at The Suburban Review while also producing popular arts newsletter sticky teeth.
Drawing from her decade-plus of experience, she now supports artists, creative organisations and art media on a global scale at Compass North, a boutique communication agency for the arts industry.
She lives in a tiny, art-filled Paris apartment with her bunny Enzo but can be spotted in cafes, galleries and art fairs across Europe.
