UPAF celebrates record total of $12.32 million to support local performing arts
Jim Higgins
The United Performing Arts Fund celebrated a record-breaking total of $12,320,160 raised for local performing arts during its annual meeting Tuesday at the Broadway Theatre Center.
That total is even higher than what UPAF announced in June at the end of its 50th anniversary campaign, thanks to gifts received before the close of its fiscal year in August.
UPAF raised $12,163,486 during its 2016 campaign, the previous record.
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UPAF raises operating funds for performing arts organizations such as the Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and First Stage. It also provides one-time grants to arts organizations.
The first campaign in 1967 raised $640,000 for seven groups.