Outreach
Background
Engaging in the Arts
Mandala is committed to education, both in school and out of school. We understand that effective and transformative teaching and learning can take place almost anywhere. We seek opportunities for collaborating with dedicated instructors and facilitators who wish to expand their program’s global reach.
Our Outreach program serves community locations such as museums, festivals, places of worship, parks, and almost anywhere people gather to celebrate the power of art, as well.
Schools
In-school and Afterschool Programs
Mandala supports teachers to help shape young lives. We provide in-school residency programs, workshops, after school programs, assembly programs, and opportunities for field trips and school productions, as well as professional development for teachers. We are currently running programs in the city and the suburbs, in public and in private schools. To get an idea of program offerings, please download this description of our School-Based Programs.
Two special high school programs we offer, in addition to classes and workshops for all grade levels, are Satya Graha—a peaceful conflict resolution workshop that addresses students’ experience with violence—and our High School Dance Competition—a fun and exuberant challenge for area high schools to showcase their talent and spirit and embrace another. For more information on either of these programs, please contact info@mandalaarts.org
Community
Museums, Universities, Festivals & Partners
Mandala has ongoing relationships with the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the International House on the University of Chicago campus. We regularly perform at Navy Pier and and various world music & dance festivals across Chicagoland. We are happy to count the Chicago Humanities Festival and the Chicago Botanic Garden as regular partners and co-collaborators.
Parks
Devon Community Advisory Council
Mandala's Together We Heal Initiative
DCAC consists of individuals from the community who reflect the needs and concerns of community residents and Mandala Arts representatives. Members of the advisory council represent various ethnic, economic and cultural groups within the Mandala Arts service area.
Members consist of individuals representing multiple constituencies, such as, social services agencies, community leaders, business leaders, the faith community, advocacy groups, educators, arts advocates and the general community. The council consists of up to 20 members. The DCAC is selected by the Mandala and its partners, with new council members recommended by the DCAC itself.
Currently DCAC comprises of:
Dave Kolensky
Priya Vaikuntapathi
Harpreet Dutt
Rakhee Dodia
Shamin Aqil
Larrissa Tyler
To apply to be a member of the DCAC, please complete the application.
Applications for the DCAC are open year-round and will be reviewed at multiple points throughout the year, depending on how many openings there are on the DCAC for new members.
