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    • Welcome
    • About
      • Our Mission Vision
      • Founders Statement
      • Support Us
    • Public Programs
      • Upcoming & Ongoing
      • Past Programs
    • Classes
      • After School Program
      • Group Classes
      • Private Lessons
    • Contact
Akṣarā
  • Welcome
  • About
    • Our Mission Vision
    • Founders Statement
    • Support Us
  • Public Programs
    • Upcoming & Ongoing
    • Past Programs
  • Classes
    • After School Program
    • Group Classes
    • Private Lessons
  • Contact

PAST EVENTS

What I liked best about the Diwali Studio is the variety of materials and ability to freely explore


Archana P and her son at Diwali Studio workshop, NY

NOVEMBER 2022

KITE MAKING WORKSHOP

We have been offering in-person and online kite-making workshops in Manhattan and in other States in the US. These workshops are in celebration of India's 75th year of Independence.

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OCTOBER 2022

DIWALI STUDIO 2

Diwali Studio 2 was an outdoor public workshop where we wanted everyone to contribute to the 40' x 12' Diwali chalk mural facilitated by our team members.

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OCTOBER 2022

DIWALI STUDIO 1

Diwali Studio 1 was an indoor family workshop where we wanted everyone both young and old to participate in a creative act by understanding the deeper meanings of the festival and various cultural symbols associated with it.

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SEPTEMBER 2022

KITE MAKING WORKSHOP

We have been offering in-person and online kite-making workshops in Manhattan and in other States in the US. These workshops are in celebration of India's 75th year of Independence.

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AUGUST 2022

INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

We celebrated Indian Independence day in Hudson River Park through a family cricket workshop. With cricket being a sport of colonial British rule, what better sport to play on Indian Independence Day!

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APRIL 2022

HOLI ON THE HUDSON

We celebrated Holi by throwing colors in the sky with our kites. It was a family event in UWS Manhattan. 

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AUGUST 2021

INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

We celebrated Indian Independence day in Central Park by learning to play cricket and fly kites. It was a family event well participated by both adults and kids.

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MAY 2021

POETRY SANGAM

We explored the intersection of words, sound, movement, and visual art through this online panel discussion with poets, visual artist and performers from India and the US.

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APRIL 2021

UNFOLDING THE MADISAR

Indian fashion creates a great space for learning. We organized a panel discussion and a mini fashion parade in Times Square showcasing the Madisar which is an ancient way of wearing the saree.

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MARCH 2021

HOLI ON THE HUDSON

When the pandemic was on, we celebrated Holi by throwing colors in the sky with our kites. It was a family public event participated by many families in UWS Manhattan.

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2023 GRANTEE!

In 2023 Akṣarā is a participant in SU-CASA, a community arts engagement program at a senior center in New York City. This program is supported by public funds from the New York City Council, in partnership with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the Department for the Aging (DFTA).

UPCOMING EVENTS