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.
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Arun GopinathVice-President
Arun’s appreciation for classical arts were shaped by watching his sister learn and perform Indian classical..
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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.
Scott GalbraithBoard of Directors
Scott began his 35-year arts career as a New York-based actor, touring nationally and internationally, including Singapore, Germany, Hong Kong, and Switzerland.
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Satish RamaniTreasurer
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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Staff Members
Srividya VenkatasubramanyaExecutive Director
Srividya is a founding member and the President of Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation. Her exposure to Indian..
Diana RichardsCommunications Director
As the Communications Director for RVCF, Diana Richards is responsible for the organization’s written messaging.
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Vijayashri VittalMusic Coordinator
Born and raised in a family of musicians, Vijayashri Vittal started her musical training from her grandmother.
Karthika Mohan SheelaHuman Resources
and Marketing Director Karthika likes to say that her current role as Human Resources and Marketing Director for RVCF began when she was just three years old.
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Kaila BuckLogistics and Programming Coordinator
After working in education over the last 10 years, Kaila understands the importance of learning in all areas.
Maruthachelvi KothandaramanIndian Community Relations
and Hospitality Hailing from an academic family - with both her parents involved in community service.
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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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Vinitha Vijayam RamakrishnanSapthaswara and 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
Shreya RamaniVolunteer
Shreya Ramani is currently a highschool student. She personally was drawn to volunteering at Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation
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Amulya ManchikantiVolunteer
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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Janani SaravananVolunteer
My Name is Janani Saravanan. I am currently a junior at Bentonville high school. I have been learning carnatic music for 6 years now.
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