United Performing Arts Fund's mission is to secure community resources, promote the performing arts as a regional asset and improve the quality of life through responsible investment in and financial support of the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. Our vision is to shape a diverse, vibrant and sustainable cultural life for all.
As an umbrella organization, UPAF supports a breadth of performing arts groups that collectively offer something for everyone through its 14 Member Groups and 15 Affiliates. More than one million people are touched each year through performances, educational outreach, special events and community partnerships.
Member Groups:
Bel Canto Chorus
Black Arts MKE
Danceworks, Inc.
First Stage Children's Theater
Florentine Opera Company
Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra
Next Act Theatre
Present Music
Renaissance Theaterworks
Skylight Music Theatre
Current Affiliates:
Darby's Dancers
Festival City Symphony
Frankly Music
Kettle Moraine Symphony
Latino Arts
Milwaukee Opera Theatre
Optimist Theatre
Pink Umbrella Theatre Co.
Racine Symphony Orchestra
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
Theatre Gigante
Wild Space Dance Company
Windfall Theatre
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Wisconsin Philharmonic