2025 - Bringing the Year to a Close
This year, Upward Together continued to bloom in purpose and impact.
We are endlessly grateful to our teaching artists, partners, funders, and participants who made 2025 such a meaningful year.
Highlights:
Organizational Milestones
Continued membership with Arts for Healing and Justice Network
Launch of Calm Class, our digital Social Emotional Learning AI coach for educators
Growth of our teaching team to 7 incredible teaching artists
Over 800 adults and youth served through art and mindfulness programming
Education & School-Based Impact
Professional development provided to educators in 3 school districts
Our first student art show at Torch Middle School, featuring nearly 60 artworks
Art and mindfulness support for Pasadena educators and Altadena students affected by the fires through Care Camp and Reopen, Restore, Rebuild, and Rise
Weekly art programming at Torch Middle School and across Whittier City
Youth artwork included in the No Boundaries Art Show in Pasadena
Workshops through The Expression Lab at Pasadena City College
Art students shared their feedback in a video located here
Community Programs & Partnerships
Family art sessions in Westwood Village
Partnership with Project Fatherhood at Capo Center
Art activations for the LASPN Youth Advisory Board Meeting
Workshops led in Long Beach and Visalia at the Wellness Benefit Fair for Child Care Providers Conference
