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Indo-American Arts Council Inc.
Mission
The Indo-American Arts Council is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit, secular service and resource arts organization charged with the mission of promoting and building the awareness, creation, production, exhibition, publication and performance of Indian and cross-cultural art forms in North America.
The IAAC supports all artistic disciplines in the classical, fusion, folk and innovative forms influenced by the arts of India. We work cooperatively with colleagues around the United States to broaden our collective audiences and to create a network for shared information, resources and funding.
Our focus is to work with artists and arts organizations in North America as well as to facilitate artists and arts organizations from India to exhibit, perform and produce their works here.
IAAC Goals and Objectives
- Build an awareness of Indian artistic disciplines in North America.
- Raise enough money to be able to sponsor artist's activities.
- Function as a central clearing house for funds for artistic disciplines.
- Present artistic events in the disciplines.
- Promote and build an interested, aware and educated audience.
- Act as a service and resource center for Indian art, artists and arts organizations.
- Compile directories of artists in each of the artistic disciplines.
- Have our own space.
- Have regular outreach programs to schools and colleges,
- Encourage young artists to present their work.
- Create a network for all the various artistic disciplines to share information and ideas.
- Foster an exchange of artists and arts related information between India and the United States.
Recent News
A Triumph of Harmony: Celebrating Chandrika Tandon's Grammy Win
The world has long known Chandrika Tandon as a visionary-an artist whose music transcends borders, a leader whose generosity uplifts communities, and a soul whose very presence radiates warmth. With her Grammy Award win for Triveni, she has once…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council Important Update: Zakir Hussain Performance Canceled
To the ticket holders of the April 25th concert at Tilles Center, It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro whose extraordinary artistry and innovation redefined Indian classical and…
Read More »Remembering the Maestro: Ustad Zakir Hussain
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, a towering figure in the world of Indian classical music and a global ambassador of rhythm and harmony. Zakir Ji’s music was more than an art form-it…
Read More »The Indo-American Arts Council Celebrates It's Stellar 2024 Literary Festival and Renaissance Gala
New York - The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) celebrated a momentous weekend with its annual Literary Festival and Renaissance Gala, held on Nov 9-10. These events brought together luminaries from the worlds of literature, culture, and the arts…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council Presents an Electrifying Performance by Kailash Kher at International House, NYC
New York, NY – The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) proudly hosted an unforgettable evening of music and culture with renowned Indian artist Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa on October 19, 2024, at International House in New York City. The…
Read More »Discover the Profound Nature of Consciousness in Tony Nader's New Book!
Are you fascinated by the mysteries of consciousness and its profound implications for our understanding of the universe and ourselves? If so, I have an exciting recommendation for you: "Consciousness Is All There Is: How Understanding and…
Read More »Exploring The Best Of Indian Cinema: New York Indian Film Festival Offers A Fresh Perspective On Contemporary Indian Cinema
Featuring 49 Narrative, Docs and Short Films Special Event Celebrating 50 Years of Shabana Azmi in Cinema New York, NY - The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s oldest and most prestigious and festival featuring…
Read More »Highlights of the Conversation with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH NOBEL LAUREATE KAILASH SATYARTHI April 11, 2024 Columbia Business School This past week, IAAC hosted a conversation with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, in partnership with Columbia Business School. Celebrated globally for…
Read More »Call For Submissions - Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2024
ERASING BORDERS DANCE FESTIVAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2024 Indo-American Arts Council’s Erasing Borders Dance Festival is seeking dance submissions for 2024. The dance festival will be presented tentatively on Saturday, September 21,…
Read More »NYIFF2024 - Call For Submissions
Indo-American Arts Council invites you to the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2024– a celebration of alternative and independent cinema from the global Indian community. The festival will provide an unparalleled opportunity to showcase…
Read More »Unwrap The Magic Of The Season With IAAC's Year-End Auction!
We're extending the silent auction and adding more items! Featuring envy-inducing vacation packages, dazzling jewelry, and exclusive experiences. Your one-stop shop for the most unforgettable holiday gifts! Click Here to…
Read More »Consul General Randhir Jaiswal's Farewell Reception
We are delighted to share with you a glimpse of the unforgettable moments from the farewell reception hosted by the Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) and US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) for Consul General of India in New York, Randhir…
Read More »Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2023
Dive into the narrative of self-discovery through a captivating Bharatanatyam duet choreographed by the renowned Natya Hema and performed by Prarthanaa Prasanth and Amuktha Samudrala at the Erasing Borders Dance Festival on Sept 23rd! Saturday,…
Read More »Support IAAC, Make a Difference to Indian Art and Culture.!
This coming September, Indo-American Arts Council is hosting the much-anticipated Erasing Borders Dance Festival. The 2023 Erasing Borders Dance Festival promises two incredible days filled with enthralling, intricate & mesmerizing dance…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council News - August 1, 2023
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Read More »IAAC News: Ramaavan A Musical - October 2023
Indo-American Arts Council and Surati present Rimli Roy's RAMAAVAN A MUSICAL October 2023! About Ramaavan - A Musical: Ramaavan tells the story of one of the greatest epic tales from India The Ramayana, while also unfolding the significance of…
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