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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: United Performing Arts Fund brings in more than $10.7 million in its third annual campaign since COVID-19 began
The United Performing Arts Fund took in $10,782,496 for local performing arts organizations during its recently concluded 2022 campaign, UPAF announced Tuesday evening.
Milwaukee Business Journal: UPAF raises over $10.7 million in 2022 fundraising campaign
The United Performing Arts Fund surpassed its $10.5 million 2022 fundraising goal, raising $10,782,496 from 13,400 donors.
BizTimes: UPAF’s CEO and board chair on why performing arts groups are facing ‘the most difficult year of the pandemic’
It is fairly easy to understand how the initial shutdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic would be difficult for performing arts organizations, but Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of the United Performing Arts Fund, says the coming season could present an even greater challenge for arts groups in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Business Journal: UPAF member groups face nearly $38 million loss over last three seasons
From empty stages and virtual streamings to masked-up shows and socially distanced seating, Milwaukee's United Performing Arts Fund member groups saw the strong and steady impact of Covid-19 over the past three seasons.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee performing arts groups lost $38 million in the past 3 years. The upcoming season will be crucial to their survival.
As they prepare for their fourth consecutive season affected by COVID-19, Milwaukee performing arts groups acknowledge that they're still climbing out of the pandemic pit.
WISN 12 Editorial: Supporting our local arts
Our local arts groups have lost nearly 38 million dollars of revenue from the outset of COVID
Lake Effect: United Performing Arts Fund's representatives speak on $38 million revenue loss from last three seasons
This fall marks the fourth performing arts season for local organizations grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While shows are returning to the stage and audiences are growing, the challenges facing the performing arts community remain.
Spectrum News: The performing arts sector looks to bounce back in tough economic times
The performing arts sector was hit hard by the pandemic and local arts leaders said it continues to struggle in current economic times.
UPAF Ride for the Arts will feature a closed-loop course over the Hoan Bridge in June
The annual UPAF Ride for the Arts will return to Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge on June 5, with a new closed loop that will keep cars away during the event.
UPAF does not expect pre-pandemic return in 2022
While arts groups were shuttered throughout 2020, the United Performing Arts Fund continued to raise upwards of $10 million to support the industry.