National Streets for Performing Arts
Jan 27, 2015
National Streets for Performing Arts
In the beginning...
Laying the Foundations(Summer 2012)
Ajit Dayal
“… rekindle an atmosphere of street performances
in urban India that aims to bring some joy to the
lives of millions as they go about their daily
commute".
NSPA Pilot(June 2012)
Jishnu ‘Short-round’ Guha, busker
NSPA Launch(October 2012)
K. Dakshinamurthy & P. Kaliswaran @ Borivali Station
Pedestrian to Pedestal(Nov- Feb, 2013)
R. Mukund & Neeraj Arya @ Indiakaleido, 2012
Spreading Roots in the City
Promiseland @ Horniman Circle Gardens, Fort
NSPA Profile
Take Art to People
• Revive Culture of Street performances
• Expose audiences to new & diverse forms of Music
• Promote Art Literacy & Outreach
Support Artist Livelihoods
• Year-round calendar of performances → Steady Income
• Widespread Publicity & access to Networks
• Skill enhancement & diversification
The NSPA Milestones
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PilotLaunch
3 Venues, 12 artists
Gig Season7 Venues - 23 Artist
Artist Trainings
10 Venues, 30 Artists
NSPA
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NSPA in the City
Rahul Pais @ Borivali Station