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See and Be Seen: a recap of The Art of Me photography exhibit with NCSI
Our Art of Me partnership with Northeast Contemporary Services, Inc. (NCSI) this winter was two-fold: one residency culminated in a live performance (see previous blog post for the recap!) and the other culminated in a stunning photo exhibit of the participants. The...
Recap: The Art of Me performance and photography exhibit with NCSI
On December 18, we culminated two season-long collaborations with Northeast Contemporary Services, Inc. (NCSI) with a performance and photo exhibit of The Art of Me. Through drumming, dance, theatrical scenes, and poetry, artists with disabilities took center stage in...
Coming Together Against Sexual Violence: our December Art of Prevention Convening
On December 5 we facillitated our first Art of Prevention Convening, bringing together an incredible room full of partners to address sexual violence prevention in creative and accessible ways. Nearly 100 participants and staff from over 10 adult day programs joined...
We’re hiring! Apply now to be a Teaching Artist with Upstream Arts
We're hiring!Apply now for to be a Teaching Artist Accepting applications through November 30, 2024 Upstream Arts is looking for experienced Teaching Artists of any artistic discipline to join our Teaching Artist Roster: actors, dancers, clowns, painters, musicians,...
Join us for The Art of Me performance and photography exhibit with NCSI
Join us for The Art of Me, a multidisciplinary performance co-created by Upstream Arts and NCSI on Dec 18.
A Confluence of Skill and Creativity: Fall Training with our Teaching Artists
Every year we invest in over 30-40 hours of professional development with our Teaching Artists. As highly skilled creative agents of change, Upstream Arts' Teaching Artists are foundational in our work, and we relish the annual Fall Training when we gather together as...
Join us for Feast with Friends on October 14, 2024
Celebrate Upstream Arts with good food and great company at our in-person Feast with Friends. On October 14, 2024, Upstream Arts will receive 10% of all proceeds at The Lowbrow restaurant during their Dine Out Give Back Mondays!
In Small Moments: Holding on to Joy
Last week Julie and I, along with Teaching Artist Nora Montañez, spent three days in community with 20 Special Education and arts educators from Minnesota schools. We were invited by the MN Department of Education to facilitate Upstream Arts’ training series, The Art of Instruction: Accessibility, Inclusion, and Community in the Arts Classroom. We spent our time together reflecting on what we need as educators to be comfortable, to be our best selves as teachers.
Why I take Self-Advocacy Classes: words from a Self-Advocate in our community
My voice has value. I have the right to be listened to. These are the first two themes we focus on in our Art of Self-Advocacy classes. The first two weeks of a session are all about getting to know one another, finding the rhythm of each class, and using our themes to start our dialogue about self-advocacy.