Upstream Arts uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities.

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One of our adult participants who uses a power chair holds the mic center stage and speaks during an Art of Me performance.

Winter/Spring Self-Advocacy Class Registration Now OPEN!

Our Self-Advocacy classes offer a fun, creative, and experiential learning environment for participants to strengthen self-advocacy skills with and alongside Upstream Arts artists and peers.

BI, CAC, CADI and DD Waivers now accepted.

Classes Run
February 12 – May 6, 2024

OUR VALUES

Inclusion happens in the
ordinary moments

True access can be achieved through a consistent and intentional practice of doing the little things that say “I see you. I hear you. I notice you.”

We Assume Ability

Participation looks different for everyone, but through creativity, flexibility, and choice, all can be included and find success.

Access is an Attitude

Creating physical access with automatic doors and ramps is necessary and vital, but none of that matters if you don’t feel welcome when you enter a space.

WATCH OUR 5-MIN VIDEO

Julie and I created Upstream Arts because we recognized that at the core of engagement and communication is a give and take, an action and reaction, a listening and responding. We knew from personal experience that the arts were a perfect medium through which to practice these fundamental human skills.”

Matt Guidry

Co-Founder and Artistic Director

OUR BLOG

Save the Date- The Art of We: Are Still Celebrating

Save the Date- The Art of We: Are Still Celebrating

Save the date! Join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 6-9pm for our annual celebration and fundraiser, IN PERSON with an option to join ONLINE. We will gather together our community of program participants, partners, artists, and supporters to celebrate another year of...

Join us for Feast with Friends on January 22, 2024

Join us for Feast with Friends on January 22, 2024

Celebrate Upstream Arts with good food and great company at our in-person Feast with Friends. On January 22, 2024, Upstream Arts will receive 10% of all proceeds at The Lowbrow restaurant during their Dine Out Give Back Mondays!