Participants in the Art of Me class smile while sitting. One grinning and raising her arms open over her head.

Join us for The Art of Me, a multidisciplinary performance and photography exhibit co-created by Upstream Arts and Northeast Contemporary Services, Inc. (NCSI).

Drawing on structured improvisations from Upstream Arts classes, the performance features creative contributions of artists with disabilities from the NCSI community, providing a unique platform for self-expression through theater, music, poetry, visual art, and dance.

The accompanying photography exhibit features portraits of artists with disabilities from the NCSI community. With a mix of self-portraits and images crafted by their peers, the exhibit showcases the voices of these artists as they choose to be seen and as they see each other. 

Both the performance and the exhibit will take place at NCSI in the Twin Lakes IV building in Roseville. Join us to enjoy a completely original performance and exhibit as artists with disabilities share their voices, talents, and perspectives!

WHAT
The Art of Me performance and photography exhibit

WHEN
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 1:00pm

WHERE
Northeast Contemporary Services, Inc. (NCSI)
2770 Cleveland Ave North
Roseville MN 55113

In the Twin Lakes IV building.
Please enter the single door marked “Business Office” on the East side of the building and check in at our front desk. There is free lot parking on the East, North, and South sides of the building.

TICKETS
Admission is free, but RSVP is required by December 11, 2024 to [email protected].

There is limited seating available—priority will be given to performers’ guardians, families, friends and support staff.

The photography exhibition will be on view at the performance and by appointment only December 19, 2024 through January 17, 2025.
To schedule, email [email protected]

ACCESS
This venue is ADA accessible.
The performance will be ASL interpreted.
Large print programs will be available.
Show runs approximately 45 minutes.


For additional access needs or questions, please call NCSI at 651-636-3343.

 

Participants and a Teaching Artist pose for a group photograph as part of the Art of Me with NCSI.
Teaching Artists and a Participant playfully take a portrait.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

Logo from Minnesota State Arts Board and Cultural Legacy Amendment