The United Performing Arts Fund
We are an umbrella nonprofit organization that raises funds to support 14 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.
Your company can host a Workplace Giving Campaign!
Whether you’re a small business, large corporation, or a nonprofit, you can join over 200 local businesses and organizations that are making a difference through their UPAF Workplace Giving Campaigns.
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.
Mark your calendars for the 2019 UPAF Ride for the Arts!
Register now! The UPAF Ride for the Arts, Sponsored by Miller Lite will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019!
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.
Arts Education
Collectively, UPAF Member Groups provide arts education to thousands of children, replacing what drastic budget cuts have taken away in many of our schools. Each year, they deliver 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 and support the performing arts. Click here to access the Ambassador Prop Shop for tools to use for your campaign!
UPAF Ride for the Arts
The 38th Annual UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019! Mark your calendars to sign up to ride or volunteer! Registration for next year’s Ride is open! Click here!
Performance Calendar
2018-19 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.
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.
UPAF News
Find out all the latest news about UPAF, our Member Groups and all the performing arts happenings in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Hires Rebecca Owen for New Vice President of Development Position
Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) has created a new position, Vice President of Development, to build a foundation for fut
UPAF Appears on WISN Arts Ave to Promote the 2019 Ride for the Arts
On Nov. 17, special events manager Angela appeared on WISN-12's Arts Avenue to promote the 2019 Ride that will be held on June 2, 2019. Register befor
Bel Canto Chorus Celebrates 10 Years of Christmas in the Basilica
Annual concert pays homage to Polish heritage & holiday favorites
Stay warm and enjoy the sounds of your favorite holiday tunes with the Wisconsin Philharmonic in their traditional holiday concert in their biggest co
Book and Lyrics by Jahnna Beecham;
Announcing the Winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions – Wisconsin District
Announcing the Winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions – Wisconsin District MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Novem
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