discussions and ideas
We hold events that bring thought provoking, idea generating topics in the field of art.
art and artists
We support South Asian artists by finding residencies and promoting their work into the mainstream
production
We produce events and festivals that showcase contemporary art and artists from a South Asian view point in all fields of art - literature, dance, music and visual arts.
SALA Festival 2024
DATE: September 28-29, 2024
VENUE: Crothers Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Plurality in Diversity
This Bay Area festival features highly acclaimed contemporary South Asian Art collections, as well as panel discussions that include Art, Literature, Poetry, and Cinema. Authors and artists across the globe will represent their experiences through keynotes, panels, and live presentations.
The theme for 2024 was 'Plurality in community', where ArtForum SF explores caste, class, gender, and borders to understand how individuality and collectivity can coexist and collide.
We presented thought-provoking and stimulating keynote speakers such as Imtiaz Ali, Salima Hashmi,
Dr. Shashi Tharoor &
Shehan Karunatilaka
Event Schedule
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