Global Arts Live Gala
Join Global Arts Live for a vibrant evening of music, dance, and community on March 22, 2025! We’re excited to announce Sona Jobarteh as our headlining artist for this special event. Your incredible support at our inaugural Gala inspired us, and now it’s time to create even more unforgettable moments together. Your contributions are essential to our mission of breaking down barriers and fostering understanding, hope, and unity. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
2025 Gala Committee
Gandhali Bhole, Pamela Bynum, Sarah Delaney, Rima Hyder, Edith Joyce, Eric Klotch, Nagesh Mahanthappa, Priya Sankalia, and Purnima Thakre
Connie C. Chin, Chief Executive Officer
Maure Aronson, Founder & Director of Artistic Programming
Schedule of Events
Sponsor Soirée
5:30PM, Crystal Ballroom
Live music, tapas-style fare, and cocktails
Sona Jobarteh Band
7:30PM, Somerville Theatre
Featured concert
Gala After-Party
9:30PM, Crystal Ballroom
Late-night nibbles, dessert, and dancing. Surprise guest artists to be announced soon!
Lead Sponsorship - $25,000
- 20 tickets to the entire event, including the pre-show reception, concert, and post-show party, with reserved premium seating
- 4 reserved premium parking spots behind the theater
- Meet and greet or photo-op with the headlining artist
- Signed copy of the headlining artist’s merchandise (t-shirt, CD)
- Acknowledgment from the stage at the soirée and concert
- Prominent listing in the event program
Lead sponsor recognition on all printed materials, including the program, signage, website, and pre-event marketing materials
Platinum Sponsorship - $10,000
- 12 tickets to the entire event, including the pre-show reception, concert, and post-show party, with reserved premium seating
- 2 reserved parking spots near the theater
- Meet and greet or photo-op with an artist from the Gala
- Signed copy of the headlining artist’s merchandise (t-shirt, CD)
- Acknowledgment from the stage at the concert
- Prominent listing in the event program
- Recognition on signage and the website
Gold Sponsorship - $5,000
- 8 tickets to the entire event, including the pre-show reception, concert, and post-show party, with reserved premium seating
- Signed copy of the headlining artist’s merchandise
- Acknowledgment from the stage at the main concert
- Listing in the event program
- Recognition on signage and the website
Silver Sponsorship - $2,500
- 4 tickets to the entire event, including the pre-show reception, concert, and post-show party, with reserved seating
- Listing in the event program
- Recognition on signage and the website
Bronze Sponsorship - $1,000
- 2 tickets to the entire event, including the pre-show reception, concert, and post-show party, with reserved seating
- Listing in the event program
- Recognition on signage and the website
You can become a sponsor of the gala online, or you can call Nicole at 617-674-2621 to inquire with questions. If you cannot make it to the gala but want to support this important event, you can donate today.
Watch our highlight reel to experience the magic of the gala and browse our Facebook album to relive some of the most memorable moments.
Sona Jobarteh Band Bio
Sona Jobarteh has the unique ability to touch audiences from all over the world and from all backgrounds and cultures, singing songs of cultural identity, love, gender, and respect with her electric Afropop band.
The spirit of Sona Jobarteh’s musical work stands on the mighty shoulders of the West African griot tradition; she is a living archive of the Gambian people. Jobarteh is the first female within this ancient tradition to master the kora—"a very central and important adaptation that tradition must take in order to be relevant to our new society” (Sona Jobarteh, 60 Minutes). At the heart of her success as an artist is her dedication to humanitarian activism in social development and educational reform on the continent of Africa.
Tickets
Gala Tickets | $250
On Sale November 18 for members
On Sale November 20 to the public
Includes the Sona Jobarteh Band concert and after-party. Tickets include a $100 tax-deductible donation.
Concert-Only Tickets | $75 / $65 / $60
On sale January 06 to members
On sale January 08 to the public
