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.
“No Show” Gala Online Auction
Support the Arts! UPAF silent auction bidding is fun & easy—no black tie required, just your smartphone or laptop! Bid on exciting items & packages Wednesday, February 20, at 8:00 a.m. – Tuesday, March 5, at 1:00 p.m. Items will be award to the highest bidder.
Click here for Auction!
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.
First Stage Awarded Major Grant from Wisconsin Humanities Council
-The Power of Poetry: FORGE Workshops inspired by LOCOMOTION receives grant- Mil
Racine Symphony Orchestra Announces Top Finishers in Annual Young Artists’ Competition
RACINE, WI | February 14, 2019 The Racine Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the top finishers in our annual Young Artists’ Competition. H
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Leads for Kiss Me, Kate
Valentine Day Announcement for Musical Running May 17 – June 9 Milwaukee, Wis.
Bel Canto Chorus Honors Veterans with March Concert
Featuring Richard Danielpour’s ‘An American Requiem,’ accompanied by 69-piece orchestra
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—February 11, 2019—The Florentine Opera Company’s March production of The Coronation of Poppea by Cla
Skylight Music Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season Marking Landmark 60th Anniversary
Milwaukee, Wis. (Feb. 5, 2019) — Artistic Director Ray Jivoff today unveiled Skylight Music Theatre’s 2019-2020 season, which wil
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