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“I have had sleepless nights thinking about the lack of continued financial support for artists. The plight of underprivileged people and how difficult it is for them to access dignified education has also been a matter of great concern to me. One fine day it struck me- instead of worrying about this, let me be an agent of change that I want to see in society. That moment for me is the birth of Samarpana. I strongly feel that it is imperative to give back to art that is always helping us evolve into better human beings, and to society as a mark of gratitude for all the privilege we enjoy. This is not just my movement but ours.”
Gayathri Suryanarayanan, founder of Samarpana is a Bharatanatyam dancer. She is a disciple of Smt. Sai Kripa Prasanna, Sri. Renjith Babu and Smt. Vijna.
She currently works at Freshworks as a digital marketer.
Provide scholarships to children from underprivileged sections of society in order to support their artistic talent and to fund their general education.
Redefine how art is viewed by the common man by presenting art that is relevant to today’s audience without diluting classicism or uprooting the structure of the Indian classical arts.
Award scholarships and fellowships to deserving artistes, both established and upcoming, that provides them a platform to present meaningful creative work.
Promoting consciousness and practice at the grassroot level on living a sustainable and eco friendly life. Areas of emphasis include waste management, planting and maintaining trees and other civic issues.
Conduct outreach programmes in government schools through workshops based on Indian classical dance, music, yoga and building life skills.
Fostering meaningful dialogue on art
by bridging the gap between the artiste and the Rasika.
To support research and create dialogue on art and Indian history through workshops and seminars.
Provide financial assistance to destitute and differently abled persons.
Conduct fundraisers to contribute towards charities and welfare schemes.
Art as we know it today has survived despite enormous challenges because of the generous patronage that it received, both from the audiences in terms of continued interest and engagement, and abundant financial support from those in power. The very identity of a culture and a mark of its prosperity is measured by how its arts flourish and grow. In order to carry forward this heritage and create an enduring legacy of art here onwards, artists need sustained financial support that allows them to live their lives with dignity and engage in creative pursuit. If you wish to support us in our endeavour to help make the arts thrive, you can do so by donating through the link below.
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