Residencies in Special Education Classrooms and with Transition Programs

Upstream Arts provides residencies in K-12 Special Education classrooms and with Transition programs around the metro area. Each week during the semester or school year, trained, local, professional artists lead activities in theater, dance, poetry, music, and visual arts. Our structured curriculum fosters communication and social skills that apply to your students' everyday interactions. In addition, our program injects a spirit of discovery into your regular routine.

See below for a list of schools where we are currently working.

If you are interested in a residency, call us at 612.331.4584 or e-mail Upstream Arts.

We Love Blue

Blue is the sky.
Blue is sad.
Like someone called him a name.
Blue is blueberries in a bowl.
Or in muffins.
Eating blue makes blue lips.
Blue “Now & Laters” taste like blueberries.
Yum!

-Written by Upstream Arts participants

In the 2009-2010 school year we are running residencies in:

Washburn High School Ramsey International Fine Arts Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School Patrick Henry High School

Lake Harriet Middle School Cityview Performing Arts School

Roosevelt High School Edison High School

Oak Grove Elementary School Irondale High School

W. Harris Davis Academy Anthony Middle School

Forest Lake Transition Program District 287 Transition Program

A special thanks to the supporters of our school residency programs:

The Sewell Family Foundation

The Bud Olson Foundation

The Nash Foundation

Archie D. and Bertha H. Walker Foundation

“The social piece and social skills part of this is essential for these kids. They are waiting their turn, following directions and building confidence in interacting with their peers."
-Special Education Faculty, Eisenhower Elementary School

Contact Us

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

Phone: 612.331.4584
Fax: 612.353.6638
E-mail Upstream Arts