Annual Report 04.indd

Annual Review
April 2003–March 2004
Art Asia Trust Ltd
18 Augustine Road
Southampton
SO14 0PL
Tel: 023 8022 6212 023 8022 0561
Fax: 023 8022 0491
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.artasia.org.uk
Registered Charity No 1070019
Limited Company registered in England No 2964315
Mission Statement
To promote and develop high quality performance of South
Asian arts, music and dance, enhanced by educational activities
to provide a rich and satisfying experience for all.
Our activities include
• Concerts, dance and drama performances by
local, national and international artists
• Education service offering workshops,
demonstrations, tutoring and performances
• Music and dance classes, visual arts workshops
• Well-equipped, sound-proof music studio
available for rehearsal or recording
• Free information and advice service
Introduction by the Chair
This year’s annual report
records another year of
considerable achievement and
development for Art Asia. A
staggering 17,185 people were
involved in the various activities,
ranging from concerts, educational activities and
community outreach programs over the last
financial year (March 2003–April 2004).
As a unique and vibrant Arts organisation in
Southern England, it broke new grounds last year
by introducing the Mela to Southampton. More
than 8,000 people listened to the wonderful and
diverse music from South Asia, participated in the
various dance and music workshops, feasted on the
superb food and thoroughly enjoyed themselves
at the various stalls. The Mela was very successful
attracting people from all faiths, cultures and ages.
As part of its aims, Art Asia has tried to capture the
imagination of a diverse audience by including not
only classical concerts with international acclaimed
performers like Ustad Zakir Hussain and Shiv Kumar
Sharma but also introducing fusion music with
performances such as Delhi To Dhaka by the Grand
Union Orchestra and music from Rhythmscape.
Of course Bollywood Nights Concert was still as
popular as ever. The comedy play Yeh Hai Mumbai
Meri Jaan performed to full a house and brought the
essence of Asian drama to our audience.
Our Education activities increased tremendously
with work being carried out in various new
schools and colleges. More than 3,326 children and
adults participated in music and dance workshops
throughout last year.
Our outreach programmes included work with
English Heritage, Haslar Immigration Centre and
other local organisations. These ranged from
drumming demonstrations at Southampton
International Airport to a Sitar performance at the
annual Mayor making ceremony in Southampton.
As part of the Capital Project, our aspirations
to move into the new Cultural Quarter of
Southampton progressed. Along with other Arts
Partners, a vision for the new premises had been
agreed and detailed floor plans were discussed.
All this exciting work illustrates the very distinctive
contribution that everyone who is part of Art Asia
– staff, volunteers, students, tutors and directors,
play in the existence of the organisation and
without whom the work would not be so wideranging or challenging. My special thanks go to the
staff of Art Asia for their enthusiasm, dedication
and commitment which is reflected in the exciting
programmes; to the many volunteers and part time
tutors who put in so much time and effort for
all sorts of activities; my colleagues on the Board
for their time, expertise and lively debates which
ensure that Art Asia is moving in the right direction
in a professional manner.
Finally, I would also like to take this opportunity to
thank our many partners and sponsors, particularly
our two main supporters, the Arts Council of
England and Southampton City Council for their
continued funding and valuable advice in helping us
to transform our vision of making Art Asia a robust
and dynamic organisation for the future.
Dahlia Jamil
Chair, Art Asia
review of
Over the past year we have promoted 12 high quality
concerts and events attracting a total audience of 2,572.
We supplied artists for 12 outreach projects for community
organisations reaching a further 3,000 people. The first
Southampton Mela Festival was enjoyed by all 8,000 people
attending. These events took place across the whole of
the Southern Region, including venues in Southampton,
Bournemouth, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
Music
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[PIC 3] Shiv Kumar Sharma and Zakir
Hussain, an evening of Classical Indian music
played by maestros of the Santoor and Tabla.
They are considered to be a pair of the world’s
finest musicians.
Bollywood Nites, an
evening of exciting live
music performed by
Orchestra Polytunes with
wonderful Bollywood
and Bhangra dancing
choreographed by Rakhi
Sood at the Nuffield
Theatre.
[PIC 4] From Delhi to Dhaka 60 minutes of
music from around the world performed by the
Grand Union Orchestra.
SauRang Orchestra at the Turner Sims
Concert Hall
Rhythmscape Fusion concert
Women’s only Bollywood Night in
partnership with WEA
Variety Concert presented with the Sri
Lankan Cultural Society
Drama & Comedy
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[PIC 5] Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
(The Bombay of My Dreams) in partnership
with the Nuffield Theatre.
A Bollywood ‘Masala’ film brought to life
on the stage. A show laced with scintillating
dance, foot-tapping music and larger than life
characters.
activities
Education and
Outreach:
Introductory workshops in music, dance and henna
were organised in response to bookings from
schools as part of their arts and performance
curriculum. In 2003/04 we worked with 3,326
participants aged 5 to 18 from 30 schools in and
around the Southern Region.
This year saw a large expansion of Art Asia’s
educational work through activities and now
we work with more artists in many different art
forms over a larger area. We have also introduced
a new type of workshop, in the form of a lecture
demonstration for older students. Art Asia has
also provided artists for INSET days for teachers
in association with the Solent Music Project and
participated in two conferences for schools.
[PIC 6]
A group of 30 sixth formers enjoyed a musical
performance and lecture at Itchen College in
September 2003.
[PIC 7]
Art Asia in partnership with the Solent Music
Project held an INSET conference for 10 teachers
in October 2003.
Outreach
Musicians and dancers were supplied to 12 outreach
workshops, community and other events including
‘A Feast of Indian Culture’ for English Heritage at
Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight.
Southampton
Mela Festival
2003 saw the first Art Asia Mela Festival come to
Hoglands Park in Southampton with more than
8,000 people attending. It was an action packed day
with plenty of entertainment including Bollywood
and Bhangra dancing, Asian Fusion and Indian
Classical music. There were also lots of stalls from
the community with activities including face painting,
henna, art & crafts, ethnic clothing and accessories.
[PIC 9]
Art Asia Activities
Centre:
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[PIC 10] Bharata Natyam Dance half term
workshops in October 2003 and February 2004.
Bharata Natyam dancer Rukmini enjoying a half
term workshop.
Kathak & Folk dancing with Pravika Nandkishore
228 studio and rehearsal space bookings
72 participants in weekly music & dance classes
Partnerships
Turner Sims Concert Hall – regular concerts
Nuffield Theatre – varied programme of events
Solent Music Project – Joint promotion and
implementation in partnership with Southampton
Music Services, Portsmouth Music Service and Isle
of Wight Music Services
Workers Education Association – joint
promotion of the Women’s only Bollywood night at
Newtown Youth Centre
Arts Marketing Hampshire – monitoring and
evaluating events, marketing advice
Looking Ahead
Throughout 2004 and beyond, we will build on
our considerable programming and organisational
development achievements from this year and
continue to develop a strong Regional profile and a
National reputation
The Capital Lottery Project – Art Asia is
planning to move into purpose-designed new
premises in Southampton City Centre as part of
a mixed development including the John Hansard
Gallery, City Eye and a performing arts group, to
be located in an Arts and Cultural Quarter at the
old Tyrell and Green building next to the Civic
Centre. A detailed bid has gone to the Arts Council
England to secure the Lottery Funding of £750,000
earmarked for Art Asia. We have produced outline
plans for the new premises, and we have consulted
widely with our members, tutors, students and
audiences to help us create the best facilities we
can for our users. The plans include a purpose built
recording studio, a dance studio and multi purpose
hall in addition to offices and a library.
Accounts
Total Expenditure in 2001/2 £132,321
Total Income in 2001/2 £136,454
Marketing & publicity 7%
Management &
Administration
8%
Direct charitable expenditure 85%
Fundraising 4%
Earned Income
24%
Grants 72%
Board of Directors as of November 2003:
Education – Tutors & Artists
Dahlia Jamil MA, MSc
Chair
Arzoo Iqbal MA Political Science
Rahi Bains (music)
Special Needs Assistant for schools,
basic skills and ESOL lecturer at
Southampton City College. Executive
member of Al- Nissa (Muslim women’s
group), member of Urdu Women’s
Group.
Francis Silkstone (sitar)
Extensive experience in Community and
Adult Education, currently works for
Workers Educational Association (WEA)
in Southampton. Former consultant to
UNICEF on gender issues in Bangladesh.
Geeta Uppal BA(Hons), MPhil Cantab)
Vice chair
Widening Participation Officer at
Southampton Institute. Her role is to
encourage under represented groups
into higher education. This is carried out
by working closely with schools, further
education colleges and community
groups.
Arvind Pandit FCA, MBA
Treasurer
Chartered Accountant with over 20
years’ experience in business, most
recently as Finance & Operations
Director for a publisher and distributor.
Dr Brihad Abhyankar
Medical advisor for a pharmaceutical
company. MBA qualified and
experienced in strategic management
issues. Keen interest in Indian classical
and film music as well as promoting
artistic events.
Jaya Gunatillaka
Chartered engineer for an international
company. Formed the Hampshire Sri
Lankan Cultural Society in 1997 and
chaired it for two years. Enthusiasm for
the promotion of culture.
Peter Knight
Over twenty years experience of
working in Information Technology
and Logistics. Broad spectrum of
experience in the voluntary sector, both
on the committee of the Southampton
Federation of Resident’s Association and
in the Scouting movement.
Parita Patel
Manager of her own business. Director
of K.K Banqueting Services Ltd.
Has extensive project management
experience and strategic planning skills.
Surjit Singh Hasanpuri (tabla)
Vidya Thirunarayan
(Bharata Natyam dance)
Sushma Toprani (folk dance)
Pravka Nandkishore
(Kathak and folk dancing)
Mayuri Boonham
(Bharata Natyam dance)
RN Prakash (percussion)
Anusha Subramanium
(Bharata Natyam dance)
Iqbal Khan Pathan (Asian drums)
Mehboob Nadeem (sitar)
Hanif Khan (tabla)
Clem Alford (sitar)
Meena Vashisht
Jaswinder Dosanj (mehendi henna)
Works for Finance Directorate in
Southampton City Council. A qualified
Health and Safety Technician and
member of IOSH (institute of safety and
health).
Ranbir Kaur (visual arts)
Namrata Panchmatia
(Associate Director)
Secretary of the local Lochana
Association for several years. Volunteer
for the Southampton Vedic Temple.
Enthusiasm for education and the
promotion of culture.
Other directors that held office
during the year were:
Raj Kumar Chadda
Bhadur Singh
Harjap Singh
Staff:
Chief Executive Vinod Desai
Operations Manager Helen Keall BA(Hons)
Arts Administrator Jeannine Barron BA(Hons)
Education Development Manager
Eleanor Kingdon BA(Hons) Dunelm, MA
Marketing Officer Arti Sonchhatla BA(Hons)
Mela 2003 – Thanks to:
Regional Arts Lottery Programme
BBC TV, Radio Solent and Roots
Project
Hampshire Constabulary
Southampton Voluntary Services
Social Cohesion
Southampton Football Club
Sure Start
Kuti’s Brasserie
Cobra
Rams Stores
Thanks to Bob Anthony and
Ann Wardle for giving their
time and expertise
Thanks to all our volunteers
for their time and support
A large print version of this Review
is available from Art Asia
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