Global Arts Corporation
Nurturing youth through musical communities
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Mission
Global Arts cultivates a nurturing learning community for youth in underserved neighborhoods, centered around music, student voice, and personal development.
Ruling year
2019
Founder & CEO
Emily Kubitskey
Associate Director
Jacqueline DesRosier
Main address
P.O. Box 41034
Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA
EIN
83-4028238
NTEE code
Music (A68)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Global Arts' Music Program is addressing the lack of access to quality arts education for underserved youth in the Pico Union area of Los Angeles, a predominantly low-income, Latino community where most schools do not offer formal music programs. This absence of arts education contributes to broader inequities, including limited opportunities for personal development, leadership growth, and community engagement. Additionally, many students face social-emotional challenges linked to economic hardship and limited family resources, further impacting their ability to thrive academically and personally. By providing free, high-quality music education, the program aims to bridge this gap, offering students a safe and supportive environment where they can develop musical skills, build confidence, and foster essential life skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and leadership.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Orchestra Program
Instrumental music program for youth in grades 4-7. Students receive instruments, participate in weekly classes taught by professional teaching artists, perform in concerts and community events, and go on music-related field trips. All instruments and programming are provided free of charge.
Leadership Program
Available to Global Arts students who have been in the program for at least one year. Students mentor younger students, assist teaching artists, and meet weekly with an advisor to discuss leadership skills and set goals.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Eastman Instruments 2021
El Sistema USA 2023
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of classes offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Multiracial people, People of Latin American descent, At-risk youth, Low-income people, Immigrants
Related Program
Orchestra Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2019 - Established. 501c3 Status received. 2020 - First year of programming (high school stduents) 2021 - First year of programming with current partner school
Number of teachers who demonstrate effective teaching practices
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Multiracial people, People of Latin American descent, Low-income people, Immigrants, At-risk youth
Related Program
Orchestra Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of students enrolled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Multiracial people, People of Latin American descent, Low-income people, Immigrants, At-risk youth
Related Program
Orchestra Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2019 - Inception Year. No Students. 2020 - 3 classes with 25 students total. 2021 - 3 classes with 39 students total.
Total number of performances
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Orchestra Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of instrument choices offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Orchestra Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Percentage of students who enjoy attending programming
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Orchestra Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Based on anonymous student surveys.
Average number of years of formal education for teachers/instructors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Orchestra Program
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our teaching artists average 26 years of formal music education.
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1.) Provide youth with high-quality music education throughout their childhood and teen years.
2.) Provide youth with avenues to develop essential life skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and creativity.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To provide high-quality music education, Global Arts employs several key strategies:
Comprehensive Curriculum: The program offers a structured progression from introductory music classes to advanced ensemble participation, ensuring students build strong foundational skills and continue to grow musically over time.
Experienced Teaching Artists: Skilled instructors with a background in both music education and youth development lead all classes, providing expert guidance while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
Equity and Accessibility: The program is entirely free, including instruments and materials, eliminating financial barriers and ensuring all students have equal access to quality education.
Leadership Development: Students who have been in the program for at least a year can participate in leadership training, mentoring younger peers, and developing critical life skills like responsibility and teamwork.
Community Engagement: Regular communication with families and bi-annual concerts strengthen the connection between students, families, and the broader community, creating a sense of belonging and shared achievement.
Continuous Evaluation and Improvement: The program collects feedback from students, families, and staff through surveys and performance assessments to continually refine and enhance the educational experience.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals, To understand the impact our current programming has on participants
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Global Arts Corporation
Board of directorsas of 12/03/2024
Emily Kubitskey
Global Arts Corporation
Kendall Smith
Freelance Lighting Designer
Ana Paola Rincones
Freelance Musician & FormerU.S. Marine Corps Sargeant
Emily Kubitskey
CEO, Global Arts
Angelica Cortez
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Alex Iles
Freelance Musician
Will Hwang
Finance Manager, Mattel, Inc.
David Kepner
Senior Associate Banker, J.P. Morgan
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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