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2008 Donor Benefits and Privileges
In recognition of your support for our thriving performing arts community, UPAF is pleased to extend the following benefits and privileges to you. Please note that all benefits are cumulative as giving levels increase and that some restrictions apply.

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$24   Donor

  • UPAF donor tickets: Receive buy-one, get one free tickets to three UPAF Member Groups.
  • $75   Contributor

  • UPAF smART card: Receive buy-one, get-one free ticket offers to one performance of each of the 16 UPAF Member Groups (restrictions apply)(A $400 Value!).

  • UPAF smART card Guide: Information for UPAF donors to fully enjoy the arts, including a comprehensive listing of UPAF Member Groups & performances.

  • "Arts Beat" e-mail newsletter highlighting group performances and including ticket give-aways.
  • $120   Performer

  • Extended-play ticket: Receive an additional free ticket opportunity with your smART card at UPAF Cornerstone Member Group performances (First Stage Children's Theater, Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Skylight Opera Theatre).

  • $250   Sustainer

  • Invitation to 2008 Campaign Finale Celebration featuring special performances by UPAF Member Groups.
  • Patron Circle

    $500   Patron

  • Recognition in the annual Salute to Individuals and Foundations or Salute to Business insert in The Business Journal.

  • $1,000   Silver Patron

  • Access to attend dress rehearsals of UPAF Member Group productions.
  • Recognition on www.upaf.org as a valued contributor.
  • $2,000   Gold Patron

  • Complimentary tickets to a holiday season performance including "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol."

  • Golden Circle

    $3,000   Benefactor

  • Invitation to annual Golden Circle Party.
  • Complimentary parking in the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts parking structure for performances.
  • $5,000   Gold Benefactor

  • Invitations to special pre- and post-performance receptions with UPAF Member Group featured artists.
  • Recognition as a UPAF contributor in Marcus Center for the Performing Arts lobby display for one year.
  • $10,000   UPAF Artists Society (opt-in)
    Benefits to include all of the above plus:

  • Private dinner with UPAF Member Group artistic personnel followed by a performance
  • A signed, collectible art piece
  • Private receptions with respected arts leaders
  • Recognition in UPAF publications
  • Opportunity to designate a portion of the gift to the current UPAF Member Group of choice


  • Andrew and Carlene Ziegler will match any new and/or increased Artists Society gifts
    For further details on Artists Society benefits, please call (414) 270-4480.

    $10,000   Corporate Circle

  • Participation in annual Corporate Circle networking reception
  • smART Business cards transferable to employees and customers
  • Extended ticket benefits to include performances by UPAF Affiliate Members
  • Recognition in UPAF publications.
  • Ability to host private receptions at selected Member Group performances
  • Opportunity to acquire a tent at the finish line of the 2008 Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
  • For benefits above $25,000, please contact Carl Komassa, Senior Campaign Director, at (414) 273-8723. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Click here to read UPAF's donor privacy policy.


    2008 UPAF Campaign




    INDULGE...IN PASSION,
    IN LEARNING AND IN JOY.
    INDULGE IN THE PERFORMING
    ARTS...WITH A FREE TICKET,
    COURTESY OF UPAF.

    A gift to UPAF of $75 or more entitles you to UPAF's signature donor benefit, smART card. A $400 value, the smART card enables you to buy one ticket, and receive another ticket free-of-charge to the show of your choice at each of our 16 UPAF Member Groups. Give Now to get your smART card today!

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