Giving has its Rewards

You deserve some time in the spotlight. That’s why we’re pleased to offer these benefits and privileges to our donors.

All donors will receive UPAF’s Arts Beat email newsletter, which is packed with performance highlights, ticket giveaways and an invitation to the UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, Finish Line Party.

$52 Friend

Special offers from Member Groups: "buy one get one 50% off" tickets for the Milwaukee Ballet Spring Series; pass for three free Danceworks classes; $5 discount off First Stage Academy registration.


$100 Advocate

UPAF SMART CARD and Performance Guide: receive "buy one, get one free" tickets to each of the UPAF Member Groups and a comprehensive listing of UPAF Member Groups and performances, a $500 value!


$300 Patron

Extended play ticket: Receive an additional FREE ticket opportunity with your SMART CARD at UPAF Cornerstone Member Group performances (First Stage, Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra or Skylight Music Theatre).

Artist Shelby Keefe poster (while supplies last).

$500 Performer

  • Recognition in the UPAF Annual Report.
  • Two FREE registrations to UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, for donations made by May 18, 2013.

$1,000 Director

  • Invitation to attend UPAF Member Group open rehearsals.

$2,000 Producer

  • Complimentary tickets to a holiday season performance, including The Nutcracker or A Christmas Carol.

$3,000 Golden Circle

  • Invitation to the exclusive Golden Circle party.
  • Artist Shelby Keefe notecards.

$5,000 Concertmaster

  • Entry into a drawing for an original work of art by Shelby Keefe.

$7,500 Maestro

  • Ability to designate up to $1,500* directly to a UPAF Member Group.

$10,000 Artist Society

  • Private dinner and exclusive performing arts experience with respected arts leaders.
  • Signed, collectible keepsake.
  • Recognition in UPAF publications.
  • Ability to designate up to $3,000* of your gift to one UPAF Member Group of your choice.

*Designation benefits are not cumulative from Maestro to Artist Society levels.


$20,000 Capstone Society

    This is a new benefit level for UPAF donors who give $20,000 or more annually.
  • Ability to designate up to $3,000* of your gift to ONE UPAF Member Group of your choice.
  • Additional designation benefit is available: designate another $3,000; split "second' designation between a maximum of TWO UPAF Member Groups (every $10,000 gift above and beyond first $10,000).
  • You can designate up to $15,000 to ONE UPAF Member Group (with a $50,000 gift to UPAF).
    For more information contact Christine Culver at cculver@upaf.org or 414-239-6282.

 

Next Generation UPAF

Individuals age 45 and under contributing $500 and above

Next Generation UPAF is a group of UPAF donors age 45 and under dedicated to cultivating awareness of UPAF and the performing arts and encouraging engagement and philanthropy in the next generation of community leaders. Learn more.

  • Special recognition in UPAF’s Annual Report.
  • Invitation to one signature Next Generation UPAF event.
  • Leadership opportunities to serve on committees or boards of UPAF and UPAF Member Groups.
  • Two registrations to the UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite.
  • Exclusive access to purchase the Next Generation Season Sampler, including opportunities to attend backstage receptions and tours, artist meet & greet events or talk-backs with artists.

Donors who contribute $1,000 or more also receive:

  • Invitation to the Executive Leadership Series, an exclusive breakfast, luncheon or evening event hosted by a prominent area CEO each quarter.    
  • Special access to attend UPAF Member Group open rehearsals.

UPAF Notable Women

Women contributing $1,000 and above or men contributing
$1,000 and above in honor of a notable
 woman in their life

UPAF Notable Women was created in 2011 to address the growing need for creativity and innovative education in our community. Learn more.

  • Special recognition in UPAF’s Annual Report.
  • Access to speakers on the state of arts education.
  • Opportunity to visit a UPAF Member Group with your children or grandchildren to see your dollars and efforts in action.
  • Invitation to an annual reception to meet other UPAF Notable Women and hear from students participating in arts education programs.