UF Performing Arts
The Phillips Center for Performing Arts remains committed to bringing world-class performances to our stage. From Broadway shows, music ensembles, and dance companies to public speakers, poets, and renowned musicians – UFPA celebrates cultural creativity, artistic expression, and diversity in the arts. Join us as we continue to inspire the next generation of artists through our educational and community outreach programs. Together, we can Bring Moments of Meaning to Life!
Featured Giving Opportunities
UFPA Membership
Support performances and programming at UFPA.
Driveway Theatre Fund
Support the Driveway Theatre Project.
Phillips Center Building Renovation Fund
Support the renovation of the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.
George F. and Hazel Z. Baughman Endowment
Support instructional and program activities in Baughman Center.
Giving Opportunities
Alan and Carol Squitieri Performing Arts Endowment
Support teaching, research and programs in UF Performing Arts program in the College of Fine Arts.
Cook Ramer Endowment for Contemporary Performance and Artistic Distinction
Spendable income for operations support restricted to the UF Performing Arts to assist the Director of UF Performing Arts in programming artistic works in contemporary theatre, performative experiences, or securing commercially well-known artists.
Driveway Theatre Fund
Support the Driveway Theatre Project.
Ira and Gerri Gessner UFPA Endowment
80% of the Gift to support the UFPA's activities, including but not limited to artists' fees and expenses, production fees, educational programming, and special events. 20% of the Gift will be placed in a new endowed fund to be known as the Ira and Gerri Gessner Music Endowment.
Londono Family Performing Arts Fund
GA: Support teaching, research, and programs within UFPA (Peforming Arts Fund).
Performing Arts Partners
Support the Performing Arts Partners program to distribute tickets fro performances to under-served populations.
Phillips Center Building Renovation Fund
Support the renovation of the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.
UF Performing Arts
Support Performing Arts.
UFPA Membership
Support performances and programming at UFPA.
UFPA UpStage Endowment
Fund Purpose: Spendable income to support UpStage performances at UF Performing Arts.
Fund Purpose Contingency: If the UpStage performances cease to be offered, the spendable income will support performances at UF Performing Arts and the fund name will be changed
accordingly.
University of Florida Performing Arts Orchestra and UpStage Endowment
Support orchestra and UpStage performances at UFPA.
Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist Fund
Support one promising artist per year, at the discretion of the Director of UFPA. One artist will be selected annually by the Director of UFPA, to be presented on the UFPA Season. The artist will be designated "The Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist". This designation may be carried throughout the artist's career along with other prizes and awards achieved by the artist. The credit to the Fund will be reflected in promotional materials and in the UFPA Season Program Announcement.