Upstream Arts Blog
News, reflections, announcements, and more
Gratitude & The Work Ahead – September 2018
A huge thank you to all of the amazing supporters who have invested in Upstream Arts since our last update, listed below. Special thanks to our friends at Thrivent Community - West End and everyone who came out to celebrate and raise funds at Art at the Heart. We're...
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The Art of Engagement – A peek into Fall Training with Upstream Arts Teaching Artists
Over the last two weeks, Upstream Arts gathered our roster of 30 Teaching Artists for four days of intensive trainings, curriculum development, and workshops. Teaching artists are the wheels of Upstream Arts- on the ground, moving us forward, connecting and building...
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Make Change with Your Change
Join us in Rounding Up for a more inclusive world. Upstream Arts is now partnering with RoundUp App, a program that allows you to automatically donate the change from your credit or debit card transactions. It's an easy way to give a little bit every time you buy...
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Artists Around Town – September 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. Pedro...
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Join us for a workshop series exploring Inclusivity through Creativity!
MPS Special Education Department & Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC), in partnership with Upstream Arts, present A hands-on workshop series exploring Inclusivity through Creativity! In support of district priorities of Social Emotional Learning, Equity, &...
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Reflections from The Art of Me with Valley Friendship Club
Upstream Arts was thrilled to once again partner with Valley Friendship Club for an Art of Me performance this summer. It was a joy to see the performers shine onstage and to witness the enthusiasm of the audience, sharing in the infectious energy and affirming each...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – August 2018
Incredible thanks to all the wonderful supporters who have invested in Upstream Arts since our last update. The impact of your contribution continues to reverberate. Recently one of our Teaching Artists in The Art of Working told us this story: "One of our...
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Artists Around Town – August 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. Lindsey...
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A Peek into Eden Prairie Parks & Rec Art of Social Skills
This July, Upstream Arts partnered with Eden Prairie Parks and Rec to bring The Art of Social Skills for summer camp. As part of the week long program, participants collaboratively created paintings, poems, and songs, among other arts activities. The image above is...
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Gratitude & The Work Ahead – July 2018
A huge round of thanks to the incredible individuals who helped us end our 2017-18 fiscal year on a strong note and step into our current year with a splash! After one of our recent classes, the lead Teaching Artist told us this: "We ended today’s poem dance with a...
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Open Enrollment for Summer Programs at Eden Prairie Parks & Rec – August
Join Upstream Arts in collaboration with Eden Prairie Parks & Rec for a week-long summer camp: Join Upstream Arts for a second summer camp program in collaboration with Eden Prairie Parks & Rec: The Art of Working in August. The Art of Working Summer Camp This...
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Join us for The Art of Me with Valley Friendship Club
Come experience a brand new iteration of The Art of Me! This summer, members of the Valley Friendship Club, along with Upstream Arts, will create a new performance of The Art of Me on the stage at Oak-Land Middle School. Drawing on on structured improvisations from...
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Join us for Art at the Heart – a benefit for Upstream Arts
Join us for an evening of great food, drinks and friends hosted by Thrivent Community - West End in support of Upstream Arts! Feel free to drop by anytime at your convenience to this casual, open-house event featuring great food and activities including: Complimentary...
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Artists Around Town – July 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. Nikki Abramson...
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Join us for The Art of Instruction: Arts-Based Strategies and UDL with Upstream Arts
Calling all Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) educators! If you are looking for professional development opportunities to make your teaching practice even more creative and accessible, sign up today for The Art of Instruction. Upstream Arts is honored to partner with...
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The Art of We: Are More Than One Story – Recap and Gratitude!
This year, the Upstream Arts community gathered on Thursday, May 17, 2018 for The Art of We: Are More Than One Story, our annual celebration and fundraiser at The Science Museum of Minnesota. Following the theme of The Year of Our Stories, we celebrated the myriad...
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Open Enrollment for Summer Programs at Eden Prairie Parks & Rec – July
Join Upstream Arts in collaboration with Eden Prairie Parks & Rec for the first of two week-long summer programs: Join Upstream Arts for two summer camp programs in collaboration with Eden Prairie Parks & Rec: The Art of Social Skills in July and The Art of Working in...
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Artists Around Town – June 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. Masa Kawahara...
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