United Performing Arts Fund Names Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck as Next President & CEO
Jul 23rd, 2024
United Performing Arts Fund Announces All-Star Coalition of Past Co-Chairs to Elevate 2024 Community Campaign
Business and community leaders join together to accelerate fundraising efforts
Apr 25th, 2024
The UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite, returns to Henry Maier Festival Park June 2 with Hoan Loop Course
Twenty-mile Hoan Loop Course offers scenic views of Milwaukee Lakefront
Mar 21st, 2024
Patrick Rath to step down as President and CEO of United Performing Arts Fund
UPAF Begins National Search Process
Feb 6th, 2024
The UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite, returns to Henry Maier Festival Park June 4 with Expanded Hoan Loop Bike Course
Twenty-mile Hoan Loop Course offers scenic views of Milwaukee Lakefront
Feb 22nd, 2023
The United Performing Arts Fund Announces $10,800,000 2023 Fundraising Target
UPAF aims to top $12.5 million in annual fundraising by 2025
Feb 9th, 2023
The United Performing Arts Fund Announces Scott Beightol as Board Chair and Five New Board Members
Dec 15th, 2022
The United Performing Arts Fund Announces $10,500,000 Fundraising Target for 2022
Over 300 community volunteers, the UPAF Chorus Line, will support Campaign fundraising efforts.
Feb 22nd, 2022
UPAF Announces August Rally for Arts Education Fundraising Effort
Community will have the opportunity to directly support arts education programming.
Jul 30th, 2021
UPAF Announces Affiliate Program Becomes Fully Unrestricted Grant Initiative
Grant applications are now open and more accessible to performing arts organizations.
May 25th, 2021
The United Performing Arts Fund Announces $11,300,000 Fundraising Target for 2021 Community Campaign
UPAF will shine a spotlight on local artists throughout the 12 week campaign.
Mar 3rd, 2021
United Performing Arts Fund Names 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs
Focus is on positioning performing arts organizations for a strong return post-pandemic
Dec 16th, 2020
United Performing Arts Fund Names Patrick Rath as Next President & CEO
Rath comes to UPAF after eight years with Advocate Aurora Health Foundations
Oct 2nd, 2020
United Performing Arts Fund to Allocate $8,440,613 to Member Groups
Allocation total includes $720K directed specifically to arts accessibility through Kasey’s Fund
Sep 29th, 2020
2020 UPAF Campaign Raises Over $11.6 Million for Local Performing Arts Organizations
$720,000 of total will be designated to specific arts accessibility programs
Sep 22nd, 2020
UPAF Welcomes Black Arts MKE as Newest Member Group
Black Arts MKE has been a UPAF Affiliate Member since 2014
Aug 13th, 2020
UPAF Enters the “Final Stretch” of the 2020 Fundraising Campaign
Community support is needed for the performing arts to endure daunting times
Aug 6th, 2020
Phoenix Investors Sees Value in Local Arts Education Programming
Firm supports UPAF Bright Minds when dollars are needed most
Jul 17th, 2020
UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, Will Go Virtual as “An Event for All” on Sunday, June 14
The 40th Anniversary Ride will raise essential dollars for local performing arts organizations
May 14th, 2020
United Performing Arts Fund Announces Record Increase in Arts Education Grants
10 Member Groups to receive funding through UPAF Bright Minds
Nov 21st, 2019
United Performing Arts Fund Announces 2016 Campaign Co-Chairs
Community business leaders step up to support and sustain the performing arts in S.E. Wisconsin
Sep 15th, 2015
