The Lotus Fellowship is a groundbreaking national program aimed at fueling the Indian classical performing arts ecosystem in the United States, by way of providing supportive structures for exceptionally talented and innovative emerging artists in the community. 

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The Fellowship has three primary offerings:

• Connects emerging artists with established and thriving practitioners, Lotus Mentors

• Provides workshops on industry skillsets and unique challenges with keynote addresses 

• Structures an opportunity for them to showcase their work along with their peers at a public-facing event

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The above offerings are intended to have the following impact:

• Encourage creative experimentation, with a focus on innovation within the traditional art form to establish a greater connection with diverse, modern audiences

• Fill gaps in professional development

• Foster intergenerational exchange

• Create a supportive network that the artists can rely on for years to come

 

In its inaugural year, the Fellowship drew an overwhelming number of applications from across the country—underscoring both the exceptional talent within this community and the growing need for infrastructure to sustain it. The ten artists selected represent a remarkable cohort of innovators dedicated to honoring heritage while shaping the future of Indian classical performance in America.