About Ra-Ve

EDUCATE. INSPIRE. SUSTAIN

​Diversity is the essence of life. What would we be without our artists? In a world increasingly dependent on a screen, we at Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation seek to bring real world experiences to our little corner of the world here in Northwest Arkansas.
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We are a registered non-profit dedicated to promoting Indian performing arts in NWA. We organize various classes and events at our space, Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts, and at other venues in collaboration with other organizations.

We are proud to receive grants from the Walton Family Foundation, CACHE and the Walmart Foundation.

​Board Members

SRIVIDYA VENKATASUBRAMANYA

President & Executive Director

Srividya is a founding member and the President of Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation. Her exposure to Indian..

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​ARUN GOPINATH

​Vice-President

​Arun’s appreciation for classical arts were shaped by watching his sister learn and perform Indian classical..

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NANDHINI VARADARAJ

Secretary

Although Nandini grew up learning Carnatic music, she doesn’t recall attending many concerts.
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SATISH RAMANI

Treasurer

Satish grew up in a small town in the south of India, where he lacked opportunities to learn or listen to live music concerts.

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GOKUL KRISHNAN

Fund Raising

​Gokul has made beautiful NWA his home for the past 10 years. Prior to this, he has lived in China, Dubai and India.
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SMITHA KARTIK

Communications

Despite growing up outside India, Smitha had the opportunity to not only learn but also attend and appreciate Indian Arts.

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​Staff Members

VIJAYASHRI VITTAL

Music Coordinator

​Born and raised in a family of musicians, Vijayashri Vittal started her musical training from her grandmother.

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KAILA BUCK

Administrative Assistant

After working in education over the last 10 years, Kaila understands the importance of learning in all areas.

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MARUTHACHELVI KOTHANDARAMAN

Communications Coordinator
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Hailing from an academic family - with both her parents involved in community service

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VINITHA VIJAYAM RAMAKRISHNAN

Sapthaswara & Natyam
Volunteer Coordinator 

I am a B.Pharm graduate from SRM University and worked for two years in Zifo technologies, IT Pharma Company

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​Volunteers

​ASHWIN MARATHE

Volunteer

My name is Ashwin Marathe and I’m a senior at Bentonville High School. I have been learning Tabla for three years.
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AMULYA MANCHIKANTI

Volunteer

​My name is Amulya Manchikanti and I'm a junior at Bentonville High School. I have been learning Bharatanatyam for over 5 years.

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SHREYA RAMANI

Volunteer

​Shreya Ramani is currently a highschool student. She personally was drawn to volunteering at Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation

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DHEEKSHA KRISHNAN

Volunteer

Dheeksha is currently a senior at Bentonville High School. She has been learning Bharatanatyam
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