UPAF launches $11.3 million community campaign
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United Performing Arts Fundhas set a fundraising goal of $11.3 million for its 2021 community campaign.
UPAF leaders announced the fundraising target during a virtual launch event Wednesday evening, saying the campaign comes at a critical time for the region’s performing arts.
“Throughout 2021, we are shining the spotlight on the amazing creative talent that is essential to our quality of life,” said Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of UPAF. “While the 14 UPAF member groups have experienced a collective loss of more than $22 million due to COVID-19, our talented local artists, on stage and behind the curtain, never wavered as they innovated in order to continue entertaining and inspiring. We are now asking the community to play their part in supporting the work of these local artists with a gift to the 2021 UPAF Community Campaign.”