UPAF News

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: UPAF in Milwaukee names Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck as its new president and CEO

Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck will be the United Performing Arts Fund's next president and CEO, the Milwaukee-area arts funding organization announced Tuesday.

Milwaukee Business Journal: UPAF names Johnson Controls exec Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck as new CEO

Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck was named the United Performing Arts Fund's next president and CEO.

BizTimes: United Performing Arts Fund seeks to raise $3 million in next 8 weeks

The United Performing Arts Fund aims to raise an additional $3 million by the end of August. According to a Tuesday news release, UPAF is looking for this additional funding to further support and sustain the arts in the Milwaukee area. The UPAF campaign, which began in March, ends Aug. 31.

Audacy Public Affairs: UPAF Ride for the Arts, Presented by Miller Lite

Alley Faith spoke with Katie Korek, the public relations manager at UPAF about the UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite and the importance of the performing arts in our community.

Milwaukee Business Journal: Without CEO, UPAF kicks off 2024 campaign with past co-chairs

The United Performing Arts Fund kicked off its 2024 Community Campaign with 24 past co-chairs and volunteers joining forces.

WTMJ 620: UPAF annual fundraiser kicks off with a downtown dance party

Wednesday was a day of dancing at the 3rd Street Market Hall in The Avenue. The UPAF Rally for the Arts Dance Party raised money for the UPAF annual fundraiser.

CBS58: UPAF's pep rally kicks off 2024 community campaign for locals to support the arts

A pep rally in Downtown Milwaukee's Third Street Market Hall on Wednesday kicked off a community campaign to remind locals of the importance of supporting the arts.

Milwaukee Business Journal: UPAF taps capital fund to create mobile app for performing arts

The United Performing Arts Fund, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and raising operating funds for Milwaukee's arts community, will introduce a new mobile application designed to make the arts more accessible.

WTMJ N.O.W.: Sunday Family Fun Day with World Festivals Inc.

UPAF President & CEO Patrick Rath chatted with Newsradio 620 WTMJ host Sandy Maxx and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc President Sarah Smith Pancheri about this Sunday's free Family Fun Day at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park and our local performing arts scene!

Audacy Public Affairs: United Performing Arts Fund

UPAF spoke with Alley Faith of 103.7 KISS FM about ways to help support the local arts community and how you can get more involved.