About us
The mission of the Global Foundation for the Performing Arts is to provide valuable artistic education and professional support in service of those in the performing arts, while fostering a global community and enabling cross-cultural exchange.
Advocacy & Education
The Foundation is dedicated to supporting the performing arts particularly in the realms of classical music and ballet through education, mentorship, collaboration and constructive competition. Young artists deserve professional guidance from mentors in order to remain true to their artistic practice.
The Foundation provides advice to artists, events and institutions dedicated to rewarding the world’s future performers.
We have partnered with UNITAR and UNESCO to ensure that the voices of artists are heard directly by policy-makers and to strengthen the appreciation of cultural education.
A vibrant and relevant performing arts sector requires early preparation and education. Performing artists (musicians, dancers, actors et al) need holistic training to focus their artistic vision and to build professional development capacities vital for their careers. In fact, education is a vital pillar of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all Member States in 2015 to provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
Knowledge & Development
GFPA has partnered with UNITAR to jointly deliver accredited educational courses in the arts and cultural education arena accessible to international students.
Our educational institutional partners include Longy School of Music of Bard College and Oberlin College & Conservatory.
Information & Discussion
The GFPA maintains an accurate, searchable reference directory source for international events, awards and conferences.