UPAF's Patrick Rath on the Challenges Facing Wisconsin Arts Groups
Wisconsin ranks 49 out of 50 states in terms of public arts funding.
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Wisconsin ranks 49 out of 50 states in terms of public arts funding.
Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of the United Performing Arts Fund, and Tim Mattke, CEO of MGIC and chair of the UPAF board, talk about how UPAF and the performing arts groups it supports are navigating the continuing effects of the pandemic. While government support and reserve funds helped groups navigate the first couple years of the pandemic, those resources are increasingly tapped out.
The United Performing Arts Fund has set a fundraising goal of $10.5 million for its 2022 campaign.
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Grant applications are now open and more accessible to performing arts organizations. Milwaukee, WI (May 25, 2021) – The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced that it is further opening its eligibility for the UPAF Affiliate Grant Program, changing from its previous project-based grants to a fully unrestricted grant initiative. The Affiliate program enables UPAF to provide financial resources to organizations beyond their 14 Member Groups, all of which play an important role in supporting the creative vibrancy and cultural diversity of the community. “It is important for UPAF to ai...