Programs for Agencies and Groups

Upstream Arts provides arts programming to:

  • Disability Service providers
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Self Advocacy Groups
  • Adult Day Programs
  • Parks and Recreation Programs
  • Conferences

We use the arts to nurture social and communication skills essential to success in school, the workplace and everyday life. We can provide stand-alone programming to groups, or we can lead the arts component of existing programs, camps, conferences, and classes.  We offer day-long, multiple day, or 6, 12 or 18 week programs. All of our programs can be tailored to address designated age groups, and are always inclusive of all ability levels.

See below for a list of our past and current clients.

If you are interested in Upstream Arts carrying out programming for your clients or in conjunction with your agency, call us at 612.331.4584 or e-mail us.

The Deep of The Full Moon

Purple is the color of forget - me – not
Purple is a whisper.
Purple is proud, reflective like the deep,
the soul of the deep sea, swimming under the full moon.

-Written by Upstream Arts participants at the Courage Center, June 2007

Current and past clients include: 

Lifeworks                               Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation

Special Olympics                    Minnesota Children's Museum

The Courage Center               St. Paul Parks and Recreation

Highland Friendship Club      The Autism Society of Minnesota

Hammer Residencies             The Jewish Community Center of Minneapolis

Friendship Ventures               Edina Parks and Recreation

ARLE                                       St. Stephen's Community Group


“Upstream Arts makes it easy for everyone of all abilities to participate in the creative process.  I have seen workshop participants discover new ways of seeing themselves and relating to others. Upstream Arts makes it easy for everyone to explore new ideas and possibilities.”

-Danelle, Program Coordinator, The Courage Center

Contact Us

Upstream Arts, Inc.
3501 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Phone: 612.331.4584
Fax: 612.353.6638
E-mail Upstream Arts