UPSTREAM ARTS BLOG
News, reflections, announcements, and more!
Join us for The Art of Me performance and exhibit in Milwaukee
Join us for The Art of Me, a multidisciplinary performance and exhibit presented by Upstream Arts and the Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center in Milwaukee, WI. This winter, the acclaimed artists of Upstream Arts are collaborating with the talented members of...
“My Body Belongs To Me” – Sexual Violence Prevention with MSS and Upstream Arts
We're honored to collaborate with one of our long-time adult day program partners, MSS, on a new campaign to promote a respectful culture of bodily autonomy and work towards sexual violence prevention. MSS is an innovative adult disability service provider that offers...
Get Involved- Now Hiring Teaching Artists
Upstream Arts is looking for experienced Teaching Artists of any artistic discipline to join our Teaching Artist Roster: actors, dancers, clowns, painters, musicians, singers, playwrights, directors, physical theatre artists, multi-disciplinary performing artists,...
Gratitude & The Work Ahead – November 2019
We're overwhelmed with the generosity of our community of supporters; you are a vital part of ensuring that people of all ages and abilities have access to high quality arts learning, building social and communication skills that are vital to all parts of life. With...
Join us for the “Known By Name” photography exhibit with Wayzata Community Church
You’re invited to a beautiful collaborative photography exhibit between Upstream Arts and Wayzata Community Church. The “Known by Name” photo gallery is the result of Upstream Arts' work with Parables Summer Camp. This gallery will serve as a joyful...
Honoring your loved one with disabilities by planning ahead – New Date
It was a heavy conversation, but with a breath of relief Matt, Caleb's mom, and I went on the journey of working with Allay Care together to plan in advance and prepare for our son Caleb's end of life. And although there is no time in our day that we wanted to make...
Ways to Support Upstream Arts- Target Circle
We're pleased to announce that Upstream Arts is part of our region's Target Circle giving program! If you are a Target shopper, you can support Upstream Arts by voting for us each time you shop through their new loyalty program. Becoming a Target Circle member is...
Ways to Support Upstream Arts – myTalk 107.1 Project Down and Dirty Fundraiser
Upstream Arts is honored to be one of the four organizations for which myTalk 107.1 is fundraising with Project Down and Dirty: Masterpiece, their annual "reality show on the radio." Colleen and Bradley are the radio hosts championing Upstream Arts, and their campaign...
Gratitude & The Work Ahead – September 2019
As we prepare for the fall season, we're full of gratitude for our amazing community of supporters, whose generosity is fueling the 34 residencies we are launching this autumn. Across the metro, Teaching Artists, educators, individuals with disabilities, staff, and...
Recap- The Art of Me performance with PRI
Through the incredible images of Jason Bucklin and brief descriptions of the scenes, we're excited to share the story of our performance with Partnership Resources, Inc.Upstream Arts was thrilled to share, together with Partnership Resources, Inc., our collaborative...
Join us for a screening of Intelligent Lives with St. Paul Public Libraries
Upstream Arts is honored to partner with St. Paul Public Libraries for a film screening of Intelligent Lives on Wednesday, October 2, followed by a post-show discussion. Join us for Intelligent Lives, a film documentary featuring three young adults with intellectual...
Gratitude & The Work Ahead – August 2019
An enthusiastic thank you to our amazing community of supporters! Because of you, we closed the gap in individual donations, ended our fiscal year with a balanced budget, and started the new fiscal year on the right foot. With your support, this year we are on track...
Honoring your loved one with disabilities by planning ahead
It was a heavy conversation, but with a breath of relief Matt, Caleb's mom, and I went on the journey of working with Allay Care together to plan in advance and prepare for our son Caleb's end of life. And although there is no time in our day that we wanted to make...
Recap- Collaborative Celebration and Performance with Highland Friendship Club
On Wednesday, July 17 our community gathered at the Minnesota History Center for a celebration and performance. This high-energy event was the culmination of three artistic residencies carried out between Highland Friendship Club and creative partners Upstream Arts,...
Join us for The Art of Me performance with Partnership Resources
Join us for The Art of Me, a multidisciplinary performance co-created by Upstream Arts and Partnership Resources, Inc. Drawing on structured improvisations from Upstream Arts classes, the show features creative contributions of artists with disabilities from the PRI...
Gratitude & The Work Ahead – June 2019
A huge thank you to our incredible community of supporters! Because of you, more students are learning vital social skills; more teachers are learning creative strategies for engagement; more individuals with disabilities are making more choices for themselves; more...
One-week Upstream Arts Summer Camps with Eden Prairie Parks and Rec – August
Join Upstream Arts for the second of two summer camps, each a week long, in collaboration with Eden Prairie Parks and Rec. The Art Voice and Choice Summer Camp This camp focuses on leading the group through collaborative arts activities — including acting, music,...
One-week Upstream Arts Summer Camps with Eden Prairie Parks and Rec – July
Join Upstream Arts for the first of two summer camps, each a week long, in collaboration with Eden Prairie Parks and Rec. The Art of Social Skills Summer Camp This camp focuses on developing social, emotional and communication skills vital to success in school, work...