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What Upstream Arts has meant to me: words from a Self-Advocate in our community

by Julie Guidry | Jul 30, 2025 | Reflection

Photo credit: Jason W. Bucklin Photography. The process of saying goodbye after 20 years of building deep relationships and an expansive community takes many different forms. Longtime Participant and Self-Advocate Brynn Sexton recently reached out with some words...

20-Year Reflections: The Art of Me Performances

by Julie Guidry | Jul 22, 2025 | Reflection

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 performances As we witnessed the many beautiful and creative modes of self-expression with...

20-Year Reflections: Professional Development

by Julie Guidry | Jul 21, 2025 | Reflection

Photo by Becca Dilley 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: Professional Development From the very beginning, professional development has been a core...

See and Be Seen: a recap of The Art of Me photography exhibit with NCSI

by Julie Guidry | Jan 22, 2025 | Event, Partners, Reflection

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

by Julie Guidry | Jan 10, 2025 | Event, Partners, Reflection

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

by Julie Guidry | Dec 16, 2024 | Advocacy, Reflection

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...