The United Performing Arts Fund

We are an umbrella nonprofit organization that raises funds to support 15 of Southeastern Wisconsin’s most prominent performing arts groups including First Stage, Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Skylight Music Theatre.

Celebrating UPAF’s 50th Anniversary Campaign!

This week’s Member Group spotlight is on Present Music – engaging artists and audiences in imaginative and provocative experiences with new music through ensemble performance, education and commissioning.

UPAF celebrates its 50th Anniversary!

UPAF has been setting the stage for 50 years by providing critical investment in our region’s vibrant performing arts scene and making Greater Milwaukee a wonderful place to live, work, play and create.

Ride registration is now open!

Early registration is now open for the 36th Annual UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite! Click here to register. Click to learn more about the Ride.

Donors of $100 or more receive the UPAF SM<em>ART</em> CARD!

Donors of $100 or more receive the UPAF SMART CARD!

The UPAF SMART CARD, sponsored by Associated Bank, offers “buy one, get one FREE” tickets to one performance for each of the 15 UPAF Members Groups, as well as drink and discount offers from various restaurants.

The performing arts educate our children.

UPAF Member Groups impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year by delivering quality arts education directly in the classroom, through after-school programs and on an individual basis with scholarships.

Host a Workplace Giving Campaign!

A Workplace Giving Campaign is a company-sponsored fundraising drive where employees can contribute to UPAF, have a fun, rewarding way to increase employee engagement & support the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin.

UPAF 50th Anniversary Campaign

Help us celebrate 50 years of making our community a better place. Whether you are part of a Workplace Giving Campaign, raise pledges for the UPAF Ride for the Arts or make an individual gift, please give to UPAF today!

UPAF Ride for the Arts

The 36th Annual UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, will be Sunday, June 4, 2017. Ride registration is now open! Click here to register. Mark your calendars to sign up to ride or volunteer!

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Performance Calendar

2016-17 Season

Use our online Performance Calendar to find available dance, music and theater from UPAF Cornerstone Member Groups, Member Groups and Affiliates to create your special entertainment outing! You can sort by event or performance group type, as well as month, week and day.

Meet Our Member Groups View Calendar

Testimonials

The performing arts have a real and meaningful effect on the lives of thousands of people in Southeastern Wisconsin every year. Whether it’s a child finding her voice, an elderly man reconnecting with music or a mother watching her son come out of his shell, these stories show us just how important the arts are to our well-being.

First Stage helped my daughter overcome shyness, build confidence and helped her believe she really could do anything she wanted to do – without fear. And for my son, who ...

— Judi W., First Stage Academy parent
First Stage

Collaborating with Present Music has been a success on many fronts. As an inner-city, environmental educational center it was great for us to expand our boundaries and host a program ...

— Mike Zang, Community Program Educator, Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park Branch on Present Music
Present Music

The young performers I have worked with at First Stage, who seem to have all gone through some Academy experience, are amongst the most disciplined and conscientious actors I have ...

— Mark Metcalf, Actor
First Stage

I had the opportunity to join you for the premiere performance of Río de Sangre last evening. Wow! Powerful. Intense. Passionate. Emotionally charged - just a few phrases I would ...

— , Audience email to Florentine Opera Company
Florentine Opera Company

It is a special and unique opportunity for our urban Hispanic Youth to have access to dance and ballet. Every time you come, the playground is full of chassés, prancing ...

— Deidre G.,
Milwaukee Ballet

UPAF News

Find out all the latest news about UPAF, our Member Groups and all the performing arts happenings in Southeastern Wisconsin.

May 26

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER Seeks “Tiny Tim” and Other Young Performers For Milwaukee’s Favorite Holiday Tradition ‘A Christmas Carol’

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER Seeks “Tiny Tim” and Other Young Performers For Milwauk

May 26

Danceworks Performance Company, Milwaukee Opera Theatre reunite at the Lynden Sculpture Garden for Handel’s Bestiary, June 16-17, 2017

Contact: Bryan Michaels 414-277-8480 x 6004 bmichaels@danceworksmke.org &nb

May 24

TMJ-4 Previews UPAF Ride for the Arts

Laura from Husch Blackwell and Katie from UPAF appeared on TMJ-4 to discuss the UPAF Ride for the Arts, and Husch Blackwell's sponsorship of the 25 Mi

May 24

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Highlights Return of 5-Mile Ride Route

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted UPAF's Ride for the Arts, noting that the 5-mile route is returning. To read more visit: http://www.json

May 18

In Tandem Theatre Announces 20th Anniversary Season

In Tandem Theatre is excited to announce their 20th Anniversary Season! They're bringing back a few audience favorites, a

May 15

Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom Competition Comes to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on May 20th

Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom Competition Comes to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on May 20th MILWAUKEE