If you are a member of the press and would like to schedule an interview or request information about a specific program, please contact Julie Guidry at (612) 331-4584.
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Recent Press Releases
Upstream Arts Teaching Artist Ryan Hoag Competes on ABC’s “The Bachelor Pad 3”
Upstream Arts in the Media
2013
Profile of Upstream Arts on PRX for KFAI’s 10,000 Fresh Voices series
KFAI Producer Dixie Treichel interviews Upstream Arts Executive Director Julie Guidry and Program Director Matt Guidry about the work we do throughout the Twin Cities.
2010
“For developmentally disabled, a club ‘just to have fun.’” Pioneer Press
An article about our friends at Highland Friendship Club, featuring some great pictures from one of our programs with them.
“Minneapolis Arts Education.” The Examiner
A three part article on the work that Upstream Arts does in the Twin Cities.
- Part One: Moving Against the Current
- Part Two: Assuming Ability
- Part Three: Moments of Magic
“Collaboration, Communication, and Confidence.” Minnesota Playlist
Read about the how Upstream Arts encourages collaboration, communication and confidence in its participants.
2009
“Upstream Arts: Movement, music, and theater build social skills for youth with disabilities.” Twin Cities Daily Planet
A profile of our work.
“Perspectives on Autism.” The Autism Society of Minnesota
Read about Upstream Arts’ partnership with The Autism Society of Minnesota in this article from their newsletter.
“Autism on the Stage.” The Autism File USA
This article about performing arts programs for children on the autism spectrum includes information on Upstream Arts’ collaborative work with the Autism Society of Minnesota.
2008
“The Forerunner.” Special Olympics of Minnesota
This article in the Special Olympics’ newsletter highlights Upstream Arts’ work.
