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Join us for The Art of We: Grow Together in Practice
Join Upstream Arts for a joyful garden party and fundraiser! Gather together to raise funds for another year of groundbreaking work at the intersection of art, disability, and learning. This year as we celebrate The Art of Practice and all the ways we grow, we're...
Recap- Community Storytelling Workshop with The Moth
Upstream Arts was thrilled to once again collaborate with the acclaimed storytelling organization The Moth. Thanks in part to a generous grant from Headwaters Foundation, we were able to bring in a team of facilitators from The Moth to lead a storytelling workshop...
Together We Grow in Practice: May 18, 2020
At Upstream Arts, we believe in the power of art for all ages, and we are working with individuals at every stage of life, from birth through retirement. As we gear up for our annual celebration and fundraiser on Monday, May 18, 2020, we're highlighting programs for...
The Art of Advocacy – Sexual Violence Prevention at every level
Sexual Violence Prevention Legislation As part of our ongoing efforts to address the crisis of sexual violence among people with disabilities, and to promote a culture of prevention around sexual violence, Upstream Arts has been partnering with ARC Minnesota, the...
Save the Date – The Art of We: Grow Together in Practice on May 18, 2020
Save the date! On Monday, May 18, 2020, Upstream Arts gathers together our community of program participants, partners, artists, and supporters for our annual fundraiser. Celebrate another season of growth and practice while raising funds for the next year of vital...
Get Involved- Now Hiring a Development and Communications Assistant
Upstream Arts is seeking an experienced Development and Communications Assistant to join our staff. This position is 30 hours a week, with a minimum of 4 days a week in the office. $17-$19 per hour, depending on experience. Applications accepted until February 20,...
Gratitude & The Work Ahead – January 2020
Emily is a very social elementary student in one of the Special Education classrooms where we teach. While she loves to interact with people, she's intimidated by large crowds. It's not easy for her to perform, and when she's invited to do an activity, she never wants...
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...