PAST EVENTS

In this hands-on studio workshop at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens, NY, participants of all ages explored the vibrant tradition of Indian mask-making through myth and art. Focusing on the striking Theyyam masks of South India, the session invited families, youth, and adults to discover how storytelling, ritual, and cr

Aksarā’s Gurujana brought older adults (60+) together weekly at the UWS studio to explore Indian arts, storytelling, and traditions through hands-on sessions in drawing, painting, calligraphy, and more, fostering creativity, conversation, and cultural connection.

Aksarā’s 10-Day Pookalam Challenge invited participants to create daily floral mandala designs, exploring radial symmetry, patterns, color theory, and Kerala’s cultural storytelling. The series offered a festive, meditative, and educational journey through traditional Indian art.

In collaboration with NYC DOT, participants of all ages explored traditional Indian sustainability through hands-on activities, including tracing rivers, boatsmen rope-tying challenges, and a mini exhibit with life-size props, learning about Indian boats, river poetry, environmental threats, and eco-conscious practices

Aksarā hosted an immersive Holi workshop for children, blending traditional Indian festivities with creative exploration. Participants enjoyed hands-on activities, interactive games, cultural storytelling, and light snacks, celebrating color, creativity, and the spirit of Spring in a vibrant learning environment.

Aksarā’s vibrant Spring Kite Festival in Riverside Park brought over 100 families together to fly colorful kites, enjoy creative activities, and celebrate Indian-inspired art and culture, creating lasting memories with interactive displays, performances, and festive family fun.

In collaboration with DOT NYC, this community event in Harlem celebrated Raksha Bandhan, bringing families and friends together to explore siblinghood and craft handmade bracelets — meaningful symbols of love, protection, and connection across cultures.

In collaboration with NYC DOT, participants of all ages explored traditional Indian sustainability through hands-on activities like building mini trucks and road challenges, learning about the eco-conscious practices of Punjab truck drivers discovering how culture-based knowledge inspires everyday sustainable choices.

On Women’s Day, Aksarā hosted a virtual panel featuring New York-based women artists of Indian origin, Sloka Iyengar and Seema Lisa Pandya, moderated by founder Jay Moorthy. The discussion explored how art can challenge stereotypes and inspire new ways of thinking.