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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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Meet Our Sponsors
This year, The Art of We: Are Family is sponsored by an utterly remarkable circle of local organizations and businesses. We're deeply honored by this support, which offsets the cost of hosting this event so that all donations raised can go straight to our programs serving individuals with disabilities. Click on the links below to learn more about each one!
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An extra special shoutout to our premiere sponsors, who have gone above and beyond to ensure The Art of We: Are Family is free and accessible for all:
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Enormous thanks to these additional phenomenal sponsors for making The Art of We: Are Family possible!
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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, in honor of The Year of the Teaching Artist and The Art of We: Are Family, we're revisiting "A Teaching Artist's Path," the beautiful post written by UA Teaching Artist Aaron Fiskradatz back in March. If you missed it then, be sure to check it out now to learn about the family connection that drew one artist to work at the unique intersection of art, disability, and learning. As always, we welcome your thoughts in response in the comments on the post itself, and/or on Facebook and Twitter.
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Dear Friend,
We're counting down to The Art of We: Are Family, Upstream Arts' 4th Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser, coming up on May 18 at the American Swedish Institute! This month's issue of The Current is wholly devoted to this exciting event:- Learn more about this year's event and how to RSVP
- Meet our phenomenal sponsors
- Get a sneak peek at our exciting live auction items
- Revisit a beautiful post by one of our Teaching Artists
- Join us in grateful cheering for recent gifts and catch up on the latest funding gap update
We can't wait to raise a glass with you on May 18!
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| You're invited! The Art of We: Are Family
Upstream Arts is thrilled to gather our family of program participants, partners, artists, and supporters for The Art of We: Are Family at the American Swedish Institute on May 18 from 6-9pm - celebrating where we've been and raising funds for more innovative work at the intersection of art, disability, and learning!
As part of The Year of the Teaching Artist, this year’s event will honor the 30 highly accomplished professional artists who teach our programs, while also raising awareness of the connections that link individuals with and without disabilities. Highlights will include pop-up performances by Upstream Arts Teaching Artists; an exhibition of artwork created by Upstream Arts participants of all ages and abilities; a short program, live auction, and Fund-a-Need raising vital support for our programs; plus complimentary refreshments and a cash bar. The Art of We: Are Family is free to attend, family-friendly, and fully accessible for individuals of all ages and abilities! Click here to RSVP and learn more.
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Live Auction Sneak Peek Next week, we'll be revealing the live auction offerings that will be available for bidding at The Art of We: Are Family. Until then, start getting excited for three stellar packages featuring items generously donated by: Ten Thousand Things, Sandbox Theatre, The Jungle Theater, HUGE Improv Theater, History Theatre, Hennepin Theatre Trust, The Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theatre Company, Circus Juevantas, Barbette, Tiny Diner, Nighthawks Diner, Jakeeno’s Pizza & Pasta, The Commodore Bar & Restaurant, Sawatdee, Black Sheep Pizza, French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, Cafe Latte, W.A. Frost and Company, Day Block Brewing Company, Eastlake Craft Brewery, Wander North Distillery, Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Articulture, Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, Upstream Arts' Board of Directors, and Upstream Arts' Teaching Artists!
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|  | Upstream Arts and Highland Friendship Club participants performing at Park Square Theatre, March 2017 (photo: Doug Knutson) | |
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| Gratitude & The Work Ahead
The gap to our fundraising goal for the year is now $44,849. That's how much we need to raise before June 30 to reach $100,000 from individual gifts, toward bringing inclusive, FUN arts learning programs to even more people with disabilities next year. There will be opportunities to donate at The Art of We: Are Family on May 18. If you're unable to join or would like to give in advance, feel free to make a tax-deductible gift online or mail a check to Upstream Arts, 3501 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407. We can't wait to celebrate the year with you, whether in person or in spirit, on May 18. THANK YOU for being part of our community!
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