Art Forum’s vision is to provide a forum for South Asian art, in all forms that reach beyond the local diaspora, showcasing thought-provoking & meaningful art.

Joined July 2019
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23 Oct 2025
What a weekend. SALA 2025 was a celebration of art, culture, and community — and it wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible performers, volunteers, partners, and attendees. Thank you for making SALA 2025 one to remember 🤍 #SALA2025 #CommunityThroughArt
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21 Oct 2025
Thank you!
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Thank you to all vendors!
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Thank you to all SALA 2025 selected artists!
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25 Sep 2025
Thank you for the features!
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24 Sep 2025
Congrats @GhoshAmitav !
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12 Sep 2025
Introducing our performer: Duniya Dance and Drum Company
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12 Sep 2025
🌸 SALA 2025 Vendor: Green-Beauty Co Ayurvedic personal care with ≤10 clean ingredients. Handcrafted ghee deodorants, soaps & serums. 🌿✨ 🎟 salafestival.org/ #SALA2025 #AyurvedicBeauty #VendorHighlight #SALA2025 #AyurvedicBeauty #VendorHighlight
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11 Sep 2025
Your SALA ticket isn’t just entry to the festival—it’s your chance to win big! Every ticket automatically enters you into our raffle for free SALA tickets signed books at Kelpers 📚✨ #SALA2025 #SouthAsianVoices
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11 Sep 2025
📖 Prose Reader Spotlight: Aprajita D Sadhu Educator & changemaker who founded Ukti, North India's first Waldorf school. From economist to passionate teacher, she now inspires high schoolers at SF Waldorf School. ✨ salafestival.org/ #SALA2025 #SouthAsianVoices
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11 Sep 2025
📖 Poet Spotlight: Nirbhay Pratap Singh Purewal Legha Nirbhay Pratap Singh Purewal Legha is a Punjabi American physics student at RPI and the author of the poetry collection Awake at Dawn. #SALA2025 #SouthAsianVoices
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11 Sep 2025
SALA 2025 proudly features Awari Studio—sustainable fashion merging South Asian artistry with eco-conscious design. Each piece reflects cultural heritage & wearable art. 🎟 salafestival.org/ #SALA2025 #SALAFestival #SouthAsianCreators #SustainableFashion #WearableArt
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11 Sep 2025
Join Alka Joshi & Shikha Malaviya exploring art, identity & storytelling. From Alka's "Six Days in Bombay" inspired by Amrita Sher‑Gil to Shikha's poetic work—stories that challenge & illuminate. 🎟️ salafestival.org/ #SALA2025 #SouthAsianStories #BayAreaEvents
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11 Sep 2025
SALA 2025 features KIVVI, a vegan footwear brand fusing South Asian artistry with modern design. Their handcrafted shoes showcase vibrant prints like Ajrak Aura and Crimson Elegance. 🌿✨ 🎟 salafestival.org/ #SALA2025 #SALAFestival #SouthAsianCreators #VendorHighlight
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11 Sep 2025
Join Thrity Umrigar, Tara Dorabji, and Sandhya Gajjar for a panel on female suffering, resilience, and the power of storytelling. #SALA2025 #SouthAsianLiterature #LiteraryFestival #WomenWhoWrite #VoicesOfResilience #StorytellingPower #ReclaimingVoices #MemoryAndFreedom
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11 Sep 2025
🌸 Vendor Highlight: Posha Meet Posha, the AI kitchen robot at SALA 2025! Load ingredients, press start—it handles the cooking with precision. From curries to classics. ✨ 🎟 salafestival.org/ #SALA2025 #KitchenTech #VendorHighlight
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10 Sep 2025
🤖 AI and Creativity Panel Join Roopali Kamboo, Mauktik Kulkarni, Raghav Gupta & moderator V R Ferose exploring how AI reshapes storytelling, visual media & cultural production. 🎟️ salafestival.org/ #SALA2025 #AIandCreativity #SouthAsianStories #BayAreaEvents
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