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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
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…
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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!
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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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Read More »Indo-American Arts Council News - July 7, 2023
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Read More »Call for Submissions - IAAC Literary Festival 2023
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Read More »Festival of Indian Music Line-up: August 11 -13, 2023
THE INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN MUSIC The much-anticipated IAAC Festival of Indian Music is back for its second year, promising three incredible days filled with mesmerizing melodies, soulful…
Read More »IAAC Literary Festival 2023, Deadline Extended Till July 15
The Indo-American Arts Council is thrilled to announce our upcoming Literary Festival scheduled for November 2023. We will be celebrating and exploring the vibrant and diverse cultures of India through the written word, including works written by…
Read More »IAAC Festival of Indian Music, August 11-13, 2023
August 11-13, 2023 Save the dates! Mark your calendars and get ready for a melodic extravaganza! Celebrate the musical legacy of Late Pt. Vijay Kichlu - RSVP, experience the soulful melodiesof Malini Awasthi - BUY TICKETS, and witness the…
Read More »Call for Submissions - IAAC Literary Festival 2023
The Indo-American Arts Council is thrilled to announce our upcoming Literary Festival scheduled for November 2023. We will be celebrating and exploring the vibrant and diverse cultures of India through the written word, including works written by…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council : Call For Submissions - Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2023, Deadline Extended Till April 15
Join us in celebrating the 2023 Erasing Borders Dance Festival. This year's theme 'Courageously Creative' explores what inspires and encourages you. Reflecting on this theme, you can now submit your dance pieces for consideration! Apply by March…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council Inc. - Call For Submissions - Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2023, Apply By March 31
Join us in celebrating the 2023 Erasing Borders Dance Festival. This year's theme 'Courageously Creative' explores what inspires and encourages you. Reflecting on this theme, you can now submit your dance pieces for consideration! SUBMISSIONS ARE…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council Proudly Welcomes Mathew Veedon To Leadership Board
Strategic corporate advisor to bring notability and leadership experience to collective mission to celebrate Indian culture and arts in North America NEW YORK, NY – The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), the organization dedicated to…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council Proudly Welcomes Mathew Veedon to Leadership Board
INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL PROUDLY WELCOMES MATHEW VEEDON TO LEADERSHIP BOARD The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), the organization dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the arts in North America, announced today the induction of strategic…
Read More »Indo-American Arts Council Inc. - Submissions Now Open For 2023 Erasing Borders Dance Festival - Apply By March 31
Join us in celebrating the 2023 Erasing Borders Dance Festival. This year's theme 'courageously creative' explores what inspires and encourages you. Reflecting on this theme, you can now submit your dance pieces for consideration! APPLY…
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