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Art Beats - In This Issue:
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 As we enjoy so many wonderful performances this fall delivered by our incredible UPAF Member Groups, it may behoove us to reflect on how we successfully raised a record-setting $11,005,419. UPAF is the single largest donor to each Member Group, so these dollars are needed to ensure high-quality music, dance and theater for all to enjoy.
While there were many variables that contributed to UPAF's success, the following had the greatest influence:
- Additional Campaign Co-Chair - Adding a third Co-Chair extended our reach and influence, particularly with major businesses and high-capacity donors and prospects.
- Cabinet Division Realignment - Restructuring Cabinet Divisions by sector made it significantly easier to prioritize and target opportunities.
- Vibrant Marketing Campaign - Developing a four-color logo and vibrant marketing campaign generated a great deal of enthusiasm around UPAF by infusing "new life" into the brand.
- Arts Education Grant Program - Developing and promoting this new program demonstrated UPAF's long-term commitment to arts education while also providing a powerful story.
- New Incentives - Offering more than a dozen incentives and three challenge grants tailored to reach different donor segments helped increase participation in the workplace and recruit new campaigns.
Other 2013 Campaign achievements include the expansion of our reach in Waukesha County through a targeted strategy; the establishment of new leadership giving levels; placing a greater emphasis on direct mail; and the continued growth of the UPAF Artist Society, UPAF Notable Women and Next Generation UPAF. The UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, also experienced strong increases in both participation and pledging.
We will share more details and good news with you in our upcoming Annual Report, which will be available online by the end of the year. And, we look forward to building on this year's foundation as we plan for the 2014 Campaign!
Thank you for your continued support,
Deanna L. Tillisch
President & CEO
United Performing Arts Fund
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UPAF Allocates the Most Dollars in UPAF History
On September 18 the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced the distribution of $8,338,000 to 38 Southeastern Wisconsin performing arts groups. UPAF's 15 Member Groups will receive a total of $8,130,320, with the additional $207,680 going to 23 Affiliates.
Deanna L. Tillisch, president and CEO of UPAF, commented, "Increasing our allocation by almost 10% over last year demonstrates not only UPAF's commitment to the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin, but the also community's allegiance."
This was a record setting year, and we would like to thank all who contributed to our fundraising success.
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United Performing Arts Fund Hosts 2013 Artist Society Dinner
 The 2013 Artist Society Dinner was held at Bacchus near Milwaukee's lakefront on Monday, August 12. Listening to live music and eating exceptional food, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. During the event, those in attendance enjoyed an exclusive performance from First Stage featuring an arrangement of songs from the Tony Award-winning Broadway play Matilda.
First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank and Artist Society member and Actuant Chairman and CEO Bob Arzbaecher discussed the importance of a strong performing arts community in Milwaukee and UPAF's role in strengthening the arts. The Artist Society, founded by Andy and Carlene Ziegler, consists of donors who give at the $10,000 plus level.
We would like to thank Northern Trust for generously sponsoring UPAF Artist Society.
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The Performing Arts Shine at UPAF's Golden Circle Party
The 2013 Golden Circle Party was hosted by Eric and Jayne Butlein at their beautiful home in River Hills. The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Ballet provided entertainment as guests arrived to the event. Also, those in attendance enjoyed a sneak preview of a portion of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Ragtime.
The Rep's Artistic Director Mark Clements and Jason Stamm from BMO Harris discussed the importance of UPAF and the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin.
We would like to thank BMO Harris Bank for generously sponsoring the event.
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Fall Workplace Giving Campaigns
UPAF recognizes and thanks the following businesses and organizations for hosting Fall Workplace Giving Campaigns:
- Alverno College
- Aurora Health Care
- BloodCenter of Wisconsin
- Chase
- Children's Hospital and Health System
- Froedtert Health
- GE Healthcare
- Marquette University
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Mount Mary College
- School District of Elmbrook
- Combined Federal Campaign
- State Employees Combined Campaign
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TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Member Spotlight: First Stage
Shrek, The Musical
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..." And thus begins the fairy tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey, a feisty princess who resists her rescue, and a cast of banished fairy tale misfits. Though heroic feats, Shrek reverses a curse and learns to raise his Freak Flag high. This musical brings a story of adventure, friendship and ogre love that's bringing ugly back!
First Stage Todd Wehr Theater
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (riverside entrance)
October 11 - November 17
Thurs./Fri. at 7:00 p.m., Sat./Sun. at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.firststage.org or call 414-267-2929.
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Affiliate Spotlight: In Tandem Theater
Burying the Bones by M.E.H. Lewis
October 4 marks In Tandem Theatre's 16th season opener as a Wisconsin premier. This season will begin with the powerful and captivating drama Burying Bones. Burying Bones is set in South Africa at the end of the Apartheid, and Mae is looking for answers to the disappearance of her husband James. Against the advice of her sister, Mae goes to the recently formed Truth and Reconciliation Commission for answers. The more Mae learns, the more she realizes how little she understands.
The Chicago Tribune calls Burying the Bones, "A suspenseful account of one woman's journey to find the truth."
In Tandem Theatre
628 North 10th Street
October 4 - 27
Wed./Thurs. at 7:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. at 8:00 p.m., Sat. also at 4:00 p.m., Sun. at 2:00 p.m. Opening night, October 4, playwright M.E.H Lewis will be in attendance. On the following Thursdays, October 10, 17 and 24, there will be a talk back with actors and the director following the show.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.intandemtheatre.org/ or call 414-271-1371.
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UPAF Member Group & Affiliate Performances
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UPAF and UPAF Member Groups in the News
This is but a small sample of the numerous recent reviews and articles about UPAF and UPAF-funded groups.
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