About Ra-VeEDUCATE. 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.
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
Nandhini VaradarajPresident
Although Nandini grew up learning Carnatic music, she doesn’t recall attending many concerts.
Satish Ramani
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Arun GopinathVice-President
Arun’s appreciation for classical arts were shaped by watching his sister learn and perform Indian classical.
Scott Galbraith
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Smitha KartikSecretary
Despite growing up outside India, Smitha had the opportunity to not only learn but also attend and appreciate Indian Arts.
Sapna RamachandranBoard of Directors
Sapna is the Vice President of Talent Experience and Culture at Kitestring Technical Services.
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Staff Members
Srividya VenkatasubramanyaExecutive Director
Srividya is a founding member and the President of Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation. Her exposure to Indian.
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Karthika Mohan Sheela
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Diana Richards
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Vinitha Vijayam RamakrishnanSapthaswara and Natyam Coordinator and
Fundraiser I am a B.Pharm graduate from SRM University and worked for two years in Zifo technologies, IT Pharma Company.
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Harini JayachandranCommunity Outreach Coordinator
My grandmother cultivated my interest in music, dance and art in my childhood days and took me to all sorts of events in India.
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