| Hello, New Subscribers!
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 Community with Midwest Special Services
This fall and winter, Upstream Arts and Midwest Special Services are excited to be partnering on a new initiative: the Art of Community. In tandem with our Art of Voice and Choice program, which focuses on self-advocacy, the Art of Community trainings focus on supporting all of our communities to be more inclusive of people with disabilities.
Stay tuned for more details on trainings and upcoming events.
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Professional Development for Educators
Since June, Co-founders Matt Guidry and Julie Guidry have worked with over a dozen Minneapolis Public Schools teachers, immersing them in our pedagogy of arts based instructional strategies and concepts of Universal Design for teaching and learning.
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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 New York Times article about InclusiveU and similar college programs aimed at increasing employment among people with intellectual disabilities. Embedded on university campuses, these programs offer more choices and opportunities as they integrate communities and expand expectations.
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Dear Friend,
School supplies are on the shelves and students are gearing up for the end of summer. We're getting ready to go back to school too! Whether it's gathering supplies at the Thrivent Art at the Heart Event or reconnecting with our many school partners, we're excited to jump into a new round of residencies and partnerships. In this issue of The Current, you'll find -- An invitation to Art at the Heart, Thrivent's event at Surly Brewing Company to benefit Upstream Arts,
- Our Report to the Community and school partnerships,
- Gratitude and a new back-to-school goal,
- Upcoming Art of Community trainings focusing on Person Centered Planning and Informed Choice
- An update on our ongoing Professional Development trainings
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Art at the Heart Thrivent Event at Surly Brewing Co. - Sept. 7
Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and fun put on by Michelle Klisanich and Thrivent Community - West End to benefit Upstream Arts. From 5:30-8:00pm on September 7, we'll be gathering at the Surly Brewery. Drop in any time at this casual open-house style event. View art on display from our programs, create a bouquet of art supplies for Upstream Arts, and enjoy a presentation and pop-up performances from 6:30-7:00pm.
Free, family-friendly and accessible. Advance registration is required- secure your spot now. We can't wait to see you there!
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The 2016-2017 Report to the Community. | |
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16-17 Report to the Community and Fall School Partners
We're thrilled to share with you our Report to the Community from our 16-17 school year. Take a moment to peruse the incredible results and stories of our evaluation as we enter our twelfth year of working with the Minneapolis Public School system. Upstream Arts is honored to continue our partnership with students and staff in schools across the metro for a semester packed full of arts learning, social and emotional skills, and creativity. If you are interested in working with Upstream Arts this fall or spring, call or email Julie at julie@upstreamarts.org.
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| Gratitude & The Work Ahead THANK YOU to our remarkable community for continued support! As we move into the school year and our programming amps up, our fundraising efforts also increase! Just like our students and schools, we have supplies to buy, programs to staff, and an abundance of anticipatory excitement. Come back-to-school shopping with us! Will you be one of 10 donors to contribute $100 in September? Contribute right now by simply clicking here to give online. You can also call (612) 331-4584 to donate by phone or mail a check to Upstream Arts, 3501 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Together, we are moving upstream. Thanks for all that you do!
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