by Upstream Arts | Aug 29, 2016 | Adult Agency, Reflection
“Tammy’s Case Manager said that Tammy has grown immensely with Upstream Arts; so much so that, after seven years of being known as ‘The Dishwasher Queen,’ Tammy has gone beyond her comfort zone and asked to learn a different work position....
by Upstream Arts | Mar 19, 2015 | Adult Agency, Partners, Poetry, Reflection
Last month, we launched three new The Art of Me programs for adults with disabilities at Opportunity Partners. The Art of Me focuses on self-expression and artistic collaboration – and always includes a culminating public performance and/or art exhibition. In...
by Upstream Arts | Jan 23, 2015 | Adult Agency
“The conversation around sex and relationships has not happened in these individuals’ lives and is not currently happening; and as a result, people are making inappropriate and unsafe choices. We have a need for programming that begins this dialogue and creates...
by Upstream Arts | Dec 15, 2014 | Adult Agency, Reflection
This fall, Upstream Arts has been honored to collaborate with Opportunity Partners and health educator Katie Thune to offer The Art of Relationships, a brand new all-women program exploring sexual health, self-advocacy, and positive relationships. Here is a...
by Upstream Arts | Oct 28, 2011 | Adult Agency, Artist Post
Getting it Right I was recently talking to a participant at Brooklyn Park Lifeworks where I co-teach every Wednesday. After class she confessed to me that she is often afraid to speak up or to join the activity in class because she is afraid of saying the...
by Upstream Arts | Jun 24, 2011 | Adult Agency, Poetry
Sparkly People Going back in sparkly softball Crack! Strike! In a play dancing slow and low Proud Purple Perfection Calm down with happy new people 1st Place gold medal like an a exciting elephant La la da da la la dad a, sunny singing I’m smile for the picture Drum...
