UPAF News

UPAF President and CEO Patrick Rath speaks about the importance of the annual event for the arts community

While the Ride for the Arts may look a little different this year, supporters of the United Performing Arts Fund are taking to Veterans Park on June 6.

View photos from week one of the UPAF Ride for the Arts Series, sponsored by Miller Lite.

After weathering a devastating 14 months, all 14 United Performing Arts Fund Member Groups plan to resume in-person performances and programs this year.

With only a month to go before the United Performing Arts Fund Rides for the Arts series, cyclists are urged to tune their cycles, plan their routes, and fire up friends and family. On three consecutive Sundays in June, throngs of bicyclists will descend upon Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Ozaukee counties to celebrate the 14 arts organizations that inspire Milwaukee through performances and educational outreach.

The United Performing Arts Fund has set a fundraising goal of $11.3 million for its 2021 community campaign. UPAF leaders announced the fundraising target during a virtual launch event Wednesday evening, saying the campaign comes at a critical time for the region’s performing arts.

The United Performing Arts Fund kicked off its 2021 Community Capital Campaign with a target goal of $11.3 million to support the performing arts community.

The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) has proven to be the rock that many local performing arts organizations need to remain above the raging waters of a world where audiences cannot gather in person. On Wednesday, March 3, at 5 p.m., they will launch their 2021 Community Campaign to raise funds for the arts with a virtual gathering, show and discussion.

This year, the campaign will focus on supporting 14 performing arts groups in the Milwaukee area that have been hit hard in the pandemic.