Patrick Rath

United Performing Arts Fund Names Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck as Next President & CEO

Patrick Rath to step down as President and CEO of United Performing Arts Fund

UPAF Begins National Search Process

Baird Center announces charitable partners for Grand Opening Gala

United Way and UPAF to benefit from proceeds of May 16, 2024 celebration

“It’s Alive on the RiverWalk” To Bring Live Performances to the Milwaukee RiverWalk

Johnson Controls announces three-year pledge to Milwaukee’s Arts Community

The United Performing Arts Fund Announces $10,800,000 2023 Fundraising Target

UPAF aims to top $12.5 million in annual fundraising by 2025

The United Performing Arts Fund Announces Scott Beightol as Board Chair and Five New Board Members

UPAF Announces August Rally for Arts Education Fundraising Effort

Community will have the opportunity to directly support arts education programming.

UPAF Announces Affiliate Program Becomes Fully Unrestricted Grant Initiative

Grant applications are now open and more accessible to performing arts organizations.

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.

Lowlands Group Launches “On the Go” Program Featuring Family-Style Dining and Snackable Boxes

As part of rollout, restaurant group donates 1,000 meals to frontline healthcare workers in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin; Free access to holiday shows from UPAF “Snackuterie™ & a Show”

United Performing Arts Fund Names 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs

Focus is on positioning performing arts organizations for a strong return post-pandemic

United Performing Arts Fund Names Patrick Rath as Next President & CEO

Rath comes to UPAF after eight years with Advocate Aurora Health Foundations