Upstream Arts Blog
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The Art of Persuasion by Lillian Guidry
We always say that participation in our classes, performances, and community events looks different for everyone. Participation doesn’t have to be active, in a traditional sense. It may mean simply being present. Being present means you have the chance to...
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Join us for The Art of Me: Performance and Conversation
In light of recent legislative changes, the disability community is experiencing major transition. In response, Upstream Arts has partnered with three prominent adult disability service providers to explore the unanswered questions of how our world can be more...
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Art Speaks by Evelyn Digirolamo
Well, we celebrated “The Year of the Teaching Artist” in style a couple weeks ago at The Art of We: Are Family. Check out the photos from the evening and the video tribute that we shared that night. But the year is not officially over until the end of June, so...
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The Art of Instruction: Arts-Based Strategies and UDL with Upstream Arts
Are you a Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) educator? Are you looking for professional development opportunities to make your teaching practice even more creative and accessible? For the second consecutive year, Upstream Arts is honored to partner with MPS...
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Artists Around Town – June 2017
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 around the Twin Cities and beyond. Click on...
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The Art of We: Are Family – Recap and Gratitude!
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, the Upstream Arts community gathered for The Art of We: Are Family, our 4th Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. To mark “The Year of The Teaching Artist,” this year's event...
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The Art of We: Are Family Live Auction – Literary and Visual Arts
The Art of We: Are Family is coming up fast, so it’s time for a peek at the third and final live auction package that will be available at the event. We’re delighted to reveal our Literary and Visual Arts package, which will allow you and the Special Education...
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The Art of We: Are Family Live Auction – Performing and Culinary Arts: Artists’ Picks
Today we continue our preview of the live auction items that will be available for bidding at The Art of We: Are Family, our 4th Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser, on May 18! Next up, we’re shining a spotlight on our Performing and Culinary Arts:...
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Door Prizes at The Art of We: Are Family
Following the live auction and Fund-A-Need at The Art of We: Are Family, everyone in attendance will have one more opportunity to take home something special! We’ll be doing a random drawing of 5 lucky winners for a giveaway featuring a variety of opportunities...
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The Art of We: Are Family Live Auction – Epicurean Arts
Over the next week, we’ll be sharing some sneak peeks at the live auction packages that will be available at The Art of We: Are Family, our 4th Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser on May 18th! First up is the Epicurean Arts package. “Epicurean” means...
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Artists Around Town – May 2017
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 around the Twin Cities and beyond. Click on...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – April 2017
Enormous thanks to all the amazing people in our community who have made gifts since our last update: Sharon Alton; David and Joy Baker; John Belew; David Bender; Paul and Jean Bender; Karen Brady and Michael Garry; Kit Brady and Caroline Garry; Faye...
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More Phenomenal Sponsors for The Art of We: Are Family
Recently, we introduced our premiere sponsors for The Art of We: Are Family, Upstream Arts’ 4th Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser, here on the blog. As we approach the big event (coming up on May 18), we want to shout out more of the amazing...
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Join us for The Art of We: Are Family
Upstream Arts is thrilled to gather our family of program participants, partners, artists, and supporters for our annual community celebration, raising funds for the next year of groundbreaking work at the intersection of art, disability, and learning. Also, as...
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Thank You to The Art of We: Are Family Premiere Sponsors
As we gear up for The Art of We: Are Family, our 4th Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser on Thursday, May 18, we want to take a moment to thank our premiere sponsors for the event. Not only do these businesses do great work in our community, but...
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Artists Around Town – April 2017
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 around the Twin Cities and beyond. Click on...
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Save the Date – The Art of We: Are Family
Save the date! On Thursday, May 18, 2017, Upstream Arts is thrilled to gather our family of program participants, partners, artists, and supporters for our annual community celebration, raising funds for the next year of groundbreaking work at the intersection...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – March 2017
Enormous thanks to all the amazing people in our community who have made gifts since our last update: CARS National Vehicle Donation Program, Jocelyn Cookson, Jeff Cords and Amy Scheller, Patrick and Kristi Curme, Janice and Gerald Downing, Rachel Dropp, Kelly...
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