UPAF News

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.

BizTimes: UPAF sets $10.5 million campaign target

The United Performing Arts Fund has set a fundraising goal of $10.5 million for its 2022 campaign.

Milwaukee Business Journal: UPAF targets $10.5 million for restructured community campaign without co-chairs

The United Performing Arts Fund has launched a restructured community campaign for 2022 with a $10.5 million fundraising goal.

WISN 12: Arts Avenue: UPAF's Community Campaign

The United Performing Art Fund was on Arts Avenue to talk about how you can get involved with their Community Campaign.

TMJ4: UPAF Ride for the Arts to feature closed-loop course over the Hoan Bridge this summer

The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced Wednesday that the annual UPAF Ride for the Arts will feature a new "Hoan Loop Course" on Sunday, June 5.

BizTimes: UPAF campaign brings in $10.1 million

The United Performing Arts Fund’s 2021 campaign raised more than $10.1 million for Milwaukee-area arts groups, UPAF announced Tuesday.

Milwaukee Business Journal: UPAF to allocate over $8 million to southeast Wisconsin performing arts organizations

The United Performing Arts Fund's 2021 annual campaign raised $10,148,461 this year, the bulk of which will go to 40 performing arts organizations in eastern Wisconsin, including UPAF's 14 member groups.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: United Performing Arts Fund raises more than $10.1 million in its second annual campaign since COVID-19 began

The United Performing Arts Fund raised $10,148,461 for local performing arts organizations during its recently concluded 2021 campaign, UPAF announced Tuesday.