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We hope you'll enjoy this monthly update on all things Upstream Arts. We only include highlights here, so be sure to keep tabs on our website to learn more about our arts programming for people with disabilities at every stage of life, plus public events and opportunities.
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The Art of (e)Motion at Barton and Marcy Open Schools
This winter, Upstream Arts is excited to work with students of all abilities at Barton and Marcy Open schools for an afterschool program in collaboration with Young Dance and Minneapolis Community Education. Starting in January, The Art of (e)Motion will combine Upstream Arts and Young Dance curriculum and expertise twice a week and will culminate in two performances. March 21, 6pm at Barton and March 22, 6pm at Marcy.
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Save the Date! Our annual Art of We event - May 17 Put it on your calendar now! On May 17, 2018, our community will gather at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul. Don't miss this opportunity to share, celebrate and support our vibrant community. As a bonus, registering for the event gets you free admission to the museum on the same day! Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 6-9pm
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Join the Conversation
Each month in this corner, we share resources related to our ongoing campaign to generate artistic reflection and public conversation about stigma associated with disability. This month we are sharing a heavy article from NPR about sexual assault of individuals with disabilities. As we organize The Art of Relationship convenings, this epidemic is very much on our minds.
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Dear Friend,
Happy New Year! We're looking forward to a wonderful 2018. In this issue of The Current, you'll find - - Registration links for upcoming The Art of Social Skills classes,
- Information about two performances in partnership with Young Dance and Minneapolis Community Education entitled The Art of (e)Motion,
- Reminder of the February Moth StorySlam, at which we are special guests,
- Gratitude and New Year Resolutions, and
- Save the date for our May event!
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Register for The Art of Social Skills in February and March Register today to secure a spot for The Art of Social Skills classes in partnership with Artistry and Highland Friendship Club! Be sure to sign up for the spring classes now - each runs for 8 weeks, available to adults for $50 for the total program. Full and partial scholarships available upon request. ***Classes planned for January at Pillsbury House Community Center will be rescheduled for later in the year.***
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| The Moth StorySlam with special guest Upstream Arts - February 28 Upstream Arts is delighted to be the special guest at The Moth's February StorySlam in St. Paul. After participating in an intensive storytelling workshop with the acclaimed storytelling organization The Moth, members of our community will enter their names in a lottery to have a chance to share their story on stage. Fingers crossed that one of our group will be selected! The Moth considers sharing stories to be an act of bravery and generosity; come celebrate the varied narratives of our community. The StorySlam is Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30pm at the Amsterdam Bar. Tickets will be available for $10 starting a week before the show. Join us!
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| Gratitude & The Work Ahead THANK YOU to our incredible community for your immense support! Your year-end gifts helped move us closer to our goal of raising $100,000 in individual donations by June 30, 2018. Our current funding gap is $75,000, and our new year's resolution is to raise another $10,000 by February 28. Will you be one of 10 donors to give $100 in January and help us move towards accomplishing our new year's goal? Together, we are moving upstream. Thanks for all that you do!
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