Aaina 2011 is Announced!
Tasveer is pleased to announce it's dates for Aaina: South Asian Women’s Focus - March 25th, 26th and 27th, 2011 at Seattle Asian Art Museum, in collaboration with Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas.
Aaina, which in Urdu means mirror, focuses on and celebrates the artistic and activist work by, for, and about South Asian women. The variety of media includes film, performances, visual art, workshops and speakers aimed at highlighting issues relevant to South Asian women. Look out for 3 shows of the popular and powerful Yoni ki Baat on March 25th, 26th, and 27th 2011!
About the Gardner Center -
The Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas, founded by Mimi Gardner Gates, SAM’s director emerita, advances the region’s engagement with Asia through dynamic public programs that provide informed perspectives on Asia, past and present.
Introducing Yoni Ki Baat 2011's Director Shahana Dattagupta
Tasveer is very pleased to announce it's long time friend, past YKB performer, writer Shahana Dattagupta as Yoni Ki Baat 2011's director.
In Shahana's own words--
"They say women like to talk. It turns out that there are many important things women hardly talk about! Yoni ki Baat is a space for transformative expression; repeatedly, women have said it is the light and transformation in their lives outside Yoni-ki-Baat that is the real gift of participation! I am honored, humbled and thrilled to have a small hand in a big movement."
Shahana Dattagupta is a writer, actor, vocalist, visual artist and designer. Her first book Ten Avatars, released in AAINA 2010, portrays various aspects of womanhood. Over the last 6 years, she has consciously applied her creative channels to active community participation, donating her art to Utsav (2004), performing vocals in a musical ensemble for a Chaya fundraiser (2006), publicity writing for Tasveer's ISAFF (2008), performing in Yoni-ki-Baat (2007, 2008 and 2009) and in Pratidhwani's stage production Ek Tha Gadha (2009). In 2010 she co-founded a writing/publishing platform for transcultural works, through which the periodic zine Courageous Creativity is published, sourcing true stories of alternative thought from the (global) community.
Call for Participants for Yoni ki Baat 2011
(Please spread this call widely)
Yoni Ki Baat is a growing collection of authentic, bold, vivid, tender, powerful and poignant stories told by South Asian** women. Seattle’s Yoni Ki Baat has taken a creative life of its own in a unique space of sharing and community through sourcing and presenting true stories from local South Asian women. Each year our narratives shed light on the special challenges and opportunities experienced in the South Asian socio-cultural context, whether in native lands or in adopted homelands. Acknowledging female sexuality as an essential aspect of identity, experience and expression, this transformative space encourages South Asian women to express their challenges, hopes, dreams, breakdowns, breakthroughs, and aspirations for change on behalf of their bodies.
Yoni Ki Baat 2011 will be directed by Shahana Dattagupta, a Seattle-based writer, actor, vocalist, visual artist, and designer. It will be presented at AAINA (March 25, 26, 27), an annual South Asian Women’s Focus produced by Tasveer, with sponsorship from the Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas and SAAM.
When responding to this call, please email Shahana Dattagupta shahana.dattagupta@gmail.com, in which include (a) a short paragraph about yourself and why you may be interested in participating in Yoni ki Baat, and (b) a few sentences on a story-idea / topic you have in mind.
Women of all ages (18 and above), sexual/gender expressions and backgrounds with South Asian origins are encouraged to respond to this call. Remember, you do not have to be a “writer” or “performer” to participate! We are interested in untold and unheard stories, and everyone has stories! You will be coached and supported in story-telling / writing and performance through workshops and rehearsals.
Aaina 2011 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsorship opportunities are available at Aaina: South Asian Women Focus 2011. To become a sponsor at this amazing festival in March 2011 at Seattle Asian Art Museum, write to Rita Meher, rita@tasveer.org
Aaina 2011 Volunteer Opportunities Available
Volunteer opportunities are available at Aaina: South Asian Women Focus 2011. To become a volunteer at this amazing festival in March 2011 at Seattle Asian Art Museum, write to Rita Meher, rita@tasveer.org
Tasveer is also in need of a Web Maintenance person who can help us maintain the website updates and send newsletters out. The content will be provided.
Community Event
October 1st, 2010, 7:30pm
DVD Release Party and Community Kirtan!
Samadhi Yoga, 1205 E Pike Street, Seattle, WA, 98122
View Trailer and photos: http://www.ashagoestoindia.com
Come celebrate the official release of the Asha goes to India DVD, followed by a community kirtan.
Tickets are only $5 (pay at door). Event will be FREE for anyone who has already seen the film. DVDs will be available for purchase.
Film event will be followed by a community kirtan! Bring your voices and instruments and feel free to contribute a song, or just relax and soak in the good vibes. If you can't make it to the film screening join us later for the kirtan (will start around 9pm or so).
Contact: navin@devistudios.com mobile: 202-365-6766.
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Saturday,October 2, 2010, 4pm
University Christian Church,
4731 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone : (206) 522-0169
Entrance ‘A’ through the patio. Lounge 210
Amrita Seattle presents a Book discussion
by Seattle South Asian Authors
• Introductory remarks : Deepa Banerjee
• Meditation, Mind and Patajali’s Yoga : Sw. Bhaskarananda
• Ten Avatars : Shahana Dattagupta
• Sharmila’s Book, Pastries : Bharti Kirchner
• South Asians in the Pacific Northwest : Nalini Iyer and
Amy Bhatt
• Closing remarks : Sampa Pal
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Art of Living Foundation Presents
Timeless Rhythms- A musical evening with Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj
Sunday Oct 3rd 5.30 p.m
Daniels Recital Hall
Contact: 425-610-7660
Email: timelessrhythms@gmail.com
Visit for more information: http://www.timelessrhythms.com/
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