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

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NSPA in the City

Rahul Pais @ Borivali Station