by Upstream Arts | Apr 18, 2019 | Announcement, Dance, Events, Paint the Music, Poetry
What if we said that by making the simple choice of heads vs. tails, you could win a summer packed with adventure? Well, it’s true. For $10 and a little luck, you could be enjoying a great meal at W.A. Frost, followed by a show at the Orpheum! Then the next...
by Upstream Arts | Apr 2, 2019 | Announcement, Dance, Events, Paint the Music, Poetry
This year’s annual celebration and fundraiser is an opportunity to immerse yourself in Upstream Arts activities. If you’ve ever wondered what “Emotion Statues” or “Flock of Birds” are, or how we write a collaborative poem that...
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 Julie Guidry | Jul 18, 2013 | Poetry, Reflection, School Residency
I don’t like to do painting, but trying it made me like it. Making pictures with my body Loud blue like a big circle. Red like a bouncy ball thrown to the sky like a starburst. Scratching the air and jumping, Expressing ourselves. Last week, we led a residency...
by Upstream Arts | Dec 2, 2011 | Artist Post, Poetry
Listen, respond, dance, act My voice can be heard Yes, no I don’t-wait My fearsome flection facilitates FREEZE! The three G’s encourage me. Open, up, and to the side Blue polka dot magenta Surprised-no, scared-hmmmm maybe both Change Our interpretation...
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...
