Artistes’ Foundation for the Arts

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Formed in 2002, this premiere Bangalore based NGO is committed to the development of arts and culture. Through the City Festival – Bengaluru Habba – AFFA wants to complement the economic growth of our developing society with cultural growth.

Vision

To create cultural sensitivity amongst our citizens, thereby inculcating a cultural identity for the future generations and enhancing their personal growth.

Mission

To provide high quality aesthetic entertainment at no cost for audiences.
To expose youth to the joy of live, traditional arts and crafts.
To provide equal opportunities for talents in the arts, craft, sports and literary fields and showcase them at the Bengaluru Habba.
To make Bengaluru a culturally vibrant place.
Institutionalize a City Festival in Bengaluru.
To organize events that will help people identify with their city, culture and its roots.

About AFFA Trustees & Team

Nandini Alva

Nandini Alva
Trustee AFFA

An entrepreneur, an industrialist, a Bharatnatyam dancer and organizer of various cultural events, Nandini has been successfully managing the various roles and mantles that she has taken on, for over three decades now.

Padmini Ravi

Padmini Ravi
Trustee AFFA

A noted Bharatnatyam dancer, choreographer and instructor, with a career spanning over three decades, Padmini has given countless performances in India and abroad. She is very passionate about India’s rich artistic & cultural treasure.