UPSTREAM ARTS BLOG
News, reflections, announcements, and more!
Join us for The Art of We: Can Dance If We Want To
Join Upstream Arts as we revel in the Year of Voice and Choice, gathering our community to celebrate and raise funds for another year of innovative work at the intersection of art, disability, and learning. WHENMonday, May 20, 20196-9pm | Program at 7pm WHEREBauhaus...
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Recap: The Art of Me with Merrick
Artists from Upstream Arts and Merrick collaborated on an original Art of Me performance on Thursday, February 28 at 4pm. After 18 weeks or working together, building ensemble, experimenting in the creative process, and expressing who they are through multiple...
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Call for In-Kind Donations for The Art of We: Can Dance If We Want To
Promote your business and support Upstream Arts at the same time! Donate goods or services to our annual celebration, introduce yourself to our community, and ensure that the event remains free and fully accessible to the entire public. We are currently seeking...
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Welcome to the Year of Voice and Choice: 12 residencies, trainings and a convening
The Art of Voice and Choice Initiative Upstream Arts is launching The Art of Voice and Choice, a creative response to the changing disability landscape. As recent legislative changes impact individuals with disabilities and the service providers who support them, we...
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Save the Date – The Art of We: Can Dance If We Want To
Save the date! On Monday, May 20, 2019, Upstream Arts is excited to gather together our community of program participants, partners, artists, and supporters to celebrate another year of amplifying and activating voice and choice while raising funds for the next year...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – January 2019
Thank you to the following supporters who have contributed since our last update. Your commitment supports an incredible record-breaking 38 residencies this spring season! With your support, we will work with and alongside more individuals with disabilities than ever...
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Join us for The Art of Me with Merrick
Join us for an original performance of The Art of Me, co-created by Upstream Arts and Merrick*. Drawing on structured improvisations from Upstream Arts classes, the show features creative contributions of artists with disabilities from the Merrick community, providing...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – December 2018
We're grateful for the phenomenal supporters who have donated since our last update, helping us to end 2018 on a strong note:Kim Adams and J. Scott Johnson; Michael Anderson and Katie Peacock; Marie France and William Beitz; Rochelle and Regan Cox; Barbara and Tim...
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Change Matters: Support Upstream Arts by rounding up at the Wedge and Linden Hills Co-ops in January
Upstream Arts is honored to be the January recipient of the Change Matters program with Twin Cities Co-Op Partners. When you shop at the Wedge Table, Wedge Co-Op, or Linden Hills Co-op during the month of January, round up your change to support Upstream Arts' arts...
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Join us for Intelligent Lives: Opening Doors to Inclusion, a film screening and panel discussion
Upstream Arts and Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association present Intelligent Lives: Opening Doors to Inclusion a film screening and panel discussion Join us for Intelligent Lives, a film documentary featuring three young adults with intellectual disabilities- Micah,...
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Artists Around Town – December 2018
Our Teaching Artists and Staff are involved in a wide range of professional projects outside of their work with Upstream Arts. Each month, we post opportunities to see their performances, exhibitions, and other events as well as notable accomplishments.Brian Bose will...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – November 2018
Together we have incredible impact! Thanks to the amazing supporters who contributed on Give to the Max Day! With your support and a generous match from CommonSense [email protected], we raised $8,549, allowing us to to say YES to an additional program this spring!...
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Chow for Charity! Support Upstream Arts with Pizza on December 5
Hungry for a way to support Upstream Arts? Wednesday, December 5 from 5-9pm is Chow for Charity at Red Savoy Pizza! Mention Upstream Arts when you order and they will donate 20% of the sales, including delivery and take-out! Valid only at the Uptown location: 2329...
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Reflections on Disability History and The Art of Voice and Choice
As we step into The Year of Voice and Choice, Artistic Director Matt Guidry reflects on Upstream Arts' newest programming and training, The Art of Voice and Choice. Ranging from policy to personal, he unpacks some of the work that lies ahead: First, a little history....
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Artists Around Town – November 2018
Our Teaching Artists and Staff are involved in a wide range of professional projects outside of their work with Upstream Arts. Each month, we post opportunities to see their performances, exhibitions, and other events as well as notable accomplishments. Theresa Madaus...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – October 2018
A huge thank you to all of the amazing supporters who have invested in Upstream Arts since our last update. These dedicated members of our community have made it possible for individuals to access high-quality arts learning through 33 residences with Upstream Arts...
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Amplify and Activate: The Social Media Ambassador Toolkit
You can amplify Upstream Arts' message! Use this toolkit to activate fellow supporters and spread the word. You are part of making a more creative, inclusive world. We're honored by the incredible support of our community! You know how impactful the arts can be in...
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Join us for Upstream Arts Classes in Charlotte, NC!
Upstream Arts and the Levine Jewish Community Center Cultural Arts Department present The Art of Social Skills for 3 Age Groups and The Art of Access for Families, Caregivers, and Professionals Upstream Arts and the Levine Jewish Community Center are pleased to offer...
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