Arts Resources
Below are additional research and resources that we have compiled for individuals interested in the arts, arts advocacy, participating in community arts opportunities, and/or pursuing professional careers in the arts.
Please note: these links, authors, and publications are NOT affiliated with or endorsed by Upstream Arts. We cannot be held responsible for the contents of any externally linked pages. To peruse our own publications and research data, click here.
Additional resources also can be found on our Arts, Disability, and Learning page.
ARTICLES & STUDIES
“The Arts in Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Benefits of Arts Participation” (PDF)
A Literature Review and Gap Analysis (2000-2015), National Endowment for the Arts
“Effective Career Development Strategies for Young Artists with Disabilities”
By Heike Boeltzig-Brown, Rooshey Hasnain & Jennifer Sullivan Sulewski for the Institute for Community Inclusion, 2008.
BOOKS
ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career