UPSTREAM ARTS BLOG
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20-Year Reflections: Beyond Minnesota
As we hit our 20-year mark and prepare to close our doors, Upstream Arts is reflecting on the last two decades of incredible work. Today's highlight: our work in Milwaukee, WI and Charlotte, NC In addition to working with partners all over the Twin Cities metro,...
20-Year Reflections: Upstream Arts presents…
Photo by Dave Luke.As we hit our 20-year mark and prepare to close our doors, Upstream Arts is reflecting on the last two decades of incredible work. Today's highlight: Upstream Arts presents... In addition to our mission – to use the creative arts to activate and...
20-Year Reflections: Art of Relationships and Art of Prevention
As we hit our 20-year mark and prepare to close our doors, Upstream Arts is reflecting on the last two decades of incredible work. Today's highlight: Art of Relationships and Art of Prevention In 2014, Upstream Arts embarked on a new program: the Art of Relationships....
20-Year Reflections: Studio Access
As we hit our 20-year mark and prepare to close our doors, Upstream Arts is reflecting on the last two decades of incredible work. Today's highlight: Studio Access The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 marked a huge shift for everyone, Upstream Arts included. As...
Recap: Heart-filled Farewells at The Art of You: Carrying It Forward
Photo credits: Above: Ellis Luke. All others Marla Olivia Photography, unless otherwise noted.Over 235 community members joined us in a joyful celebration at the Whim on Thursday, Sept 25 for The Art of You: Carrying It Forward! We were honored to celebrate with so...
20-Year Reflections: The Art of Me Photography Exhibits
As we hit our 20-year mark and prepare to close our doors, Upstream Arts is reflecting on the last two decades of incredible work. Today's highlight: The Art of Me photography exhibits and Upstream Arts' Refocus photo exhibit. So many of our residencies center on the...
20-Year Reflections: Self-Advocacy
As we hit our 20-year mark and prepare to close our doors, Upstream Arts is reflecting on the last two decades of incredible work. Today's highlight: Self-Advocacy Classes. In 2017, we launched the Art of Voice and Choice residency, a precursor to our Self-Advocacy...
What to expect (and what you can win!) at The Art of You: Carrying It Forward
We're looking forward to celebrating with you at our farewell event, The Art of You: Carrying It Forward. Join us September 25 from 6-9pm at The Whim, where we'll have a chance to connect, reminisce, and highlight the joy and power of our last 20 years. With good...
Parking and Accessibility at The Art of You: Carrying It Forward
We're looking foward to connecting with you at our farewell event, The Art of You: Carrying It Forward, on September 25 from 6-9pm at The Whim. Here's everything you need to know to ensure that you can fully enjoy the evening.Get your ticket: Be sure to register for a...