United Performing Arts Fund

We had a fantastic time with Northwestern Mutual during their Workplace Giving Campaign! Employees enjoyed exceptional musical performances from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Milwaukee Jazz Institute to Frogwater representing Renaissance Theaterworks. They also got to participate in karaoke hosted by artist Doug Jarecki and had some Shakespearean fun with A.J. from Next Act Theatre. Northwestern Mutual's Workplace Giving Campaign consistently raises the most out of any campaign and they continue to impress this year! Thank you to all NM employees for your consistent dedication to our performing arts sector.

Did you catch UPAF President & CEO Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck on today's episode of The Morning Blend on TMJ4 News? Click below to hear from her on the importance of the performing arts in our community and learn how you can get involved in the 2025 Campaign!

During their UPAF Workplace Giving Campaign, Waukesha County, WI employees tested their skills with "Pop-A-Shot" for UPAF during their lunch hour! Thank you to Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow for always being an exceptional advocate for UPAF and the performing arts and to the many Waukesha County employees for your great support of the 2025 Campaign.

This week we have been at DeWitt LLP - Law Firm with UPAF Board Member Timothy Stewart! Employees enjoyed a kickoff lunch and a some Irish tunes from Frogwater, representing Renaissance Theaterworks. Thanks to DeWitt LLP for your great support of UPAF year over year!

BMO's Workplace Giving Campaign kicked off this week! Employees heard from UPAF President & CEO Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck and BMO Private Bank Managing Director (and former UPAF Campaign Co-Chair) Alex Kramer, CFP. Downtown employees got to hear from Reiley, one of the regionalists in Milwaukee Rep's Next Narrative Competition. In Brookfield, employees also learned about Danceworks, Inc.'s Dance for Health program from Executive Director Julieane Cook, Ed.D and enjoyed a performance from Gabi Sustache. Thanks to all BMO employees for your generous support of the performing arts through UPAF!

Today is the FINAL DAY of early bird pricing for the UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite! Register by 11:59 tonight (March 14) and ride for just $45. As always, kids 12 and under ride free thanks to the Brewers Community Foundation. Don't miss your chance to enjoy scenic views over the Hoan Bridge and along Lake Michigan at the UPAF Ride! Register now at UPAFRide.org.

We are happy to have recently welcomed Bennie Patterson Jr. to our team as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. Learn more about the excitement he has for the performing arts in our community below!

We got to start our week at A. O. Smith Corporation for their Workplace Giving kickoff! Employees heard more about UPAF and the importance of the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin from Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck and A.O. Smith UPAF Ambassador Rita Schwalbach. They also learned about Black Arts MKE, Inc. from Ashley S. Jordan and enjoyed performances from performers Brandi and Antoine. Thanks to A.O. Smith for welcoming us into your office and supporting UPAF!

Thanks Milwaukee Business Journal and Drew Dawson for shining the spotlight on UPAF President & CEO Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck! Learn more about what inspires Annemarie to advocate for the performing arts in this MBJ Executive Profile!

Last week, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County celebrated Mardi Gras last week during their UPAF Workplace Giving Campaign! They got to sample 18 soups brought in by colleagues while enjoying tunes from the Terry Smirl Trio, representing Present Music. Employees also heard from UPAF Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck as well as United Way President & CEO Amy Lindner about the role that performing arts play in our community and the great importance of being UNITED! We are grateful to United Way for their support during our Campaign as well as the exceptional partnership we share with them year-round!