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UPAF will shine a spotlight on local artists throughout the 12 week campaign. MILWAUKEE, March 3, 2021 – The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) kicked off their 2021 Community Campaign tonight with a virtual Launch event. This event highlighted the important role  local artists play on our Member Group stages and throughout the community. At the event, UPAF  announced their 2021 fundraising target of $11.3 million and the critical need of the performing arts during these difficult times. �...

UPAF launches $11.3 million community campaign Share The United Performing Arts Fundhas 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. “Throughout 2021, we are shining the spotlight on the amazing creative talent that is essential to our quality of life,” said Patrick Rath, president and chi...

UPAF’s New President, Patrick Rath, on Sustaining Milwaukee’s Performing Arts in Turbulent Times Illustration by Ali Bachmann For obvious reasons, 2020 was not the best year for the performing arts in Milwaukee. Beyond the risk of COVID-19 infections for audience members, staff and performers, such gatherings go against instructions from Gov. Tony Evers. By August, 33.9% of Wisconsinites working in the arts, entertainment and recreation had filed for unemployment, according to data fr...

Lowlands Group Launches “On the Go” Program Featuring Family-Style Dining and Snackable Boxes As part of rollout, restaurant group donates 1,000 meals to frontline healthcare workers in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin; Free access to holiday shows from UPAF “Snackuterie™ & a Show” By Lowlands Group - Dec 16th, 2020 11:32 am Modern Family Wisco Snack. Photo courtesy of Lowlands Group. MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Dec. 16, 2020 – Lowlands Group tod...

Focus is on positioning performing arts organizations for a strong return post-pandemic Heather Dunn. Photo courtesy of UPAF. MILWAUKEE (Dec. 16, 2020) – The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) has tapped three prominent business leaders to serve as co-chairs for the 2020 UPAF Community Campaign. The trio consists of Heather Dunn, senior vice president and chief financial officer of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, Steve Johnson, regional president of BMO Private Bank and “I am thrille...