ABOUT ALPIKA
Alpika, a Lucknow based organization dedicated to Cultural and Literary activities, was established in 1986 under the esteemed patronage of Pt. Birju Maharaj, world renowned Kathak Maestro, by cultural impresario Smt. Uma Trigunayat, a poetess, writer & social worker.
Alpika regularly organizes programmes of cultural relevance, with the aim of propagating Cultural and Literary Arts.
Various Festivals, Productions, Workshops, Competitions, Exhibitions, etc. are held by the organization showcasing different aspects of Art & Culture. Apart from Classical, Semi classical Music & Dance, the organization is active in field of Literary and Fine arts.
Numerous events have been organized in honour of accomplished musicians, dancers & literary personalities. Alpika also provides a platform to launch & promote up-coming performing artists & literateurs. In its 33rd year of existence, Alpika continues its endeavour of producing programmes of high artistic flavour and is dedicated to the cause of serving the society presenting various cultural & literary activities.
Alpika, a Lucknow based organization dedicated to Cultural and Literary activities, was established in 1986 under the esteemed patronage of Pt. Birju Maharaj, world renowned Kathak Maestro, by cultural impresario Smt. Uma Trigunayat, a poetess, writer & social worker.
Alpika regularly organizes programmes of cultural relevance, with the aim of propagating Cultural and Literary Arts.
Various Festivals, Productions, Workshops, Competitions, Exhibitions, etc. are held by the organization showcasing different aspects of Art & Culture. Apart from Classical, Semi classical Music & Dance, the organization is active in field of Literary and Fine arts.
Numerous events have been organized in honour of accomplished musicians, dancers & literary personalities. Alpika also provides a platform to launch & promote up-coming performing artists & literateurs. In its 33rd year of existence, Alpika continues its endeavour of producing programmes of high artistic flavour and is dedicated to the cause of serving the society presenting various cultural & literary activities.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
• To conduct activities in various Cultural & Literary fields to develop Indian Art & Culture.
• To give a platform to artistes of Music, Dance, Painting, Sculpture, Literature, etc.
• To propagate Indian Culture by organizing programmes & festivals.
• To hold Seminars, Symposiums & Interactive Discussions with eminent personalities, bringing perspectives of people from diverse fields.
• To provide free/ subsidised training to talented performers/ students of weaker / remote sections.
• To create an environment for mutual exchange of Culture with international artistes.
• To encourage cultural exchange between artistes of different languages/ areas.
• To hold competitions for the cultural advancement of students.
• To publish news-letters, books, souvenirs related to the above activities.
• To work for social, literary & cultural progress of the society at large.
• To open training centres for various cultural & literary arts.
• To conduct activities in various Cultural & Literary fields to develop Indian Art & Culture.
• To give a platform to artistes of Music, Dance, Painting, Sculpture, Literature, etc.
• To propagate Indian Culture by organizing programmes & festivals.
• To hold Seminars, Symposiums & Interactive Discussions with eminent personalities, bringing perspectives of people from diverse fields.
• To provide free/ subsidised training to talented performers/ students of weaker / remote sections.
• To create an environment for mutual exchange of Culture with international artistes.
• To encourage cultural exchange between artistes of different languages/ areas.
• To hold competitions for the cultural advancement of students.
• To publish news-letters, books, souvenirs related to the above activities.
• To work for social, literary & cultural progress of the society at large.
• To open training centres for various cultural & literary arts.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
A Non-Government Organisation (NGO) & Non-Profit organisation(NPO), ALPIKA is Registered with Registrar of Societies, Lucknow ( Reg. No. 1182 / 86-87). and based in Lucknow, the seat of Indian Culture and capitol of the Northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh.
It consists of Members with a passion for Indian Culture & Heritage, Performing & Fine Arts including Dance, Music & Theatre, Painting, Sculpture, Photography & associated fields.They contribute to promote & preserve India’s rich cultural Heritage, to present various disciplines of Music, Dance, Literature in their original traditional form to enhance awareness amongst the general public. Alpika members are from numerous states of India and abroad.
Writers, Researchers, Musicians & Dancers form the Executive Committee comprising of 7 members of the organisation These are elected for a time period of one year at the Annual General Meet an are incharge of planning & execution of all activities throughout that year. Exec Com meetings are held from time to time.
A Non-Government Organisation (NGO) & Non-Profit organisation(NPO), ALPIKA is Registered with Registrar of Societies, Lucknow ( Reg. No. 1182 / 86-87). and based in Lucknow, the seat of Indian Culture and capitol of the Northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh.
It consists of Members with a passion for Indian Culture & Heritage, Performing & Fine Arts including Dance, Music & Theatre, Painting, Sculpture, Photography & associated fields.They contribute to promote & preserve India’s rich cultural Heritage, to present various disciplines of Music, Dance, Literature in their original traditional form to enhance awareness amongst the general public. Alpika members are from numerous states of India and abroad.
Writers, Researchers, Musicians & Dancers form the Executive Committee comprising of 7 members of the organisation These are elected for a time period of one year at the Annual General Meet an are incharge of planning & execution of all activities throughout that year. Exec Com meetings are held from time to time.
HISTORY
Over the years, Alpika has held centenary celebrations, felicitation ceremonies, conducted camps and workshops, organized competitions and exhibitions, and released various publications. Amongst Alpika’s numerous classical dance and music and literary events, the centenary celebrations honouring eminent vocalists Pt Govind Narayan Natu, Shri Ratanjankar, and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Sahib, Dancers Madam Menaka & Pt. Acchhan Maharaj, have been memorable. The felicitation function for Padma-Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj, entitled “Shree Guruveh Namah”, has been one of the major highlights of Alpika’s repertoire of events. It holds Annual Kathak Festival 'Andaaz-e-Bayaan' at Lucknow honouring renowned artists of the region
Over the years, Alpika has held centenary celebrations, felicitation ceremonies, conducted camps and workshops, organized competitions and exhibitions, and released various publications. Amongst Alpika’s numerous classical dance and music and literary events, the centenary celebrations honouring eminent vocalists Pt Govind Narayan Natu, Shri Ratanjankar, and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Sahib, Dancers Madam Menaka & Pt. Acchhan Maharaj, have been memorable. The felicitation function for Padma-Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj, entitled “Shree Guruveh Namah”, has been one of the major highlights of Alpika’s repertoire of events. It holds Annual Kathak Festival 'Andaaz-e-Bayaan' at Lucknow honouring renowned artists of the region
PRESERVATION OF INDIAN CULTURE & HERITAGE
ALPIKA, Cultural & Literary organisation works for Preservation of Art, Culture & Heritage by:
ALPIKA, Cultural & Literary organisation works for Preservation of Art, Culture & Heritage by:
- Programs of national & international level,
- Valuable Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences, Workshops, Art Appreciation courses( since 1987).
- Exclusive Performing & Fine Art Residencies, Self-Development & Management Modules for Artists (since 2013).
- Skill enhancement through dance training of children, youngsters & adults.
- Promotion of upcoming musicians, dancers, photographers & Artists through Repertory work with young artists.
- Compilation & production of classical/folk based Music Audio CDs, print & online publications.
FUTURE
Lucknow-based ALPIKA established its presence in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with the creation of its unit ALPIKA Repertory Unit ‘Nritya Pravah’ engaged in creating new stage productions on well researched subjects and integrating them with Literature, Theatre & Fine Arts. Several Repertory dancers have gained experience under the expert guidance of mentors.
Lucknow-based ALPIKA established its presence in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with the creation of its unit ALPIKA Repertory Unit ‘Nritya Pravah’ engaged in creating new stage productions on well researched subjects and integrating them with Literature, Theatre & Fine Arts. Several Repertory dancers have gained experience under the expert guidance of mentors.