The mission of Upstream Arts is to enhance the lives of adults and youth with disabilities by fostering creative communication and social independence through the power of arts education.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2009-2010 INDIVIDUAL DONORS

We are humbled by the amazing support we receive from our individuals donors.  Click here to see a list of the people who help make our programs possible.


UPSTREAM ARTS RECEIVES A VSA MINNESOTA ACCESS GRANT

We are honored to be a recipient of a $15,000 Access Grant from VSA Minnesota. This support allows us to host a series of trainings for our teaching artists, including a week long intensive training on American Sign Language.
Click here to download a copy of the press release from VSA.

UPSTREAM ARTS RECEIVES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT

We are honored to be a recipient of a $35,000 Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This support allows us to carry out residencies in Minneapolis Public Schools in the 2010-2011 school year. Click here to see a list of recipients on the NEA's website.

CHECK OUT WCCO'S COVERAGE OF UPSTREAM ARTS

Upstream Arts was featured on WCCO's School Report.  See us in action at Jefferson Elelmentary School by clicking here.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2010-2011 SUPPORTERS FOR HELPING US PROVIDE ARTS TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES


                                        


                  

The Bud Olson Foundation

Emma B. Howe Memorial Foundation funds of
 The Minneapolis Foundation

General Mills Foundation


 

Contact Us

Upstream Arts, Inc.
3501 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Phone: 612.331.4584
Fax: 612.353.6638
E-mail Upstream Arts