Arts Programs for Children, Youth & Adults with Disabilities

Use your imagination, express yourself, and have fun interacting with your peers in Upstream Arts programs. Programs are led by some of the Twin Cities' most accomplished actors, dancers, poets, musicians, and visual artists. Individuals of all abilities create together in a cooperative and social environment, while learning lessons that apply to everyday communication and social interaction. Family members, aides and care providers are welcome to participate in programs — at no additional cost.

For more information on programs for you or your family member, call us at 612.331. 4584 or click on the link for a schedule of upcoming programs.

Franklin Makes Friends

Franklin is lonely,
He is as lonely as a kangaroo without a joey.
Franklin has zero friends.
So he joins a basketball game.
Franklin is happy.
He is rich with friends.

-Written by Upstream Arts participants

“One of my favorite times was when we imagined that we saw a mountain, and we went up it. It was hard, and then we jumped off it with a parachute and came down, and untied the parachute. But I liked it best when we made it to the top of the mountain.”

–ChaTasia, participant

Contact Us

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

Phone: 612.331.4584
Fax: 612.353.6638
E-mail Upstream Arts