Miami Association of Indian
Americans for Culture and Arts
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MAIACA’s mission has been to bring visibility to all forms of Indian Art and Culture to the local community. From Indian Art exhibitions at local museums, to cultural performance of Indian and western dances, to eclectic musical performances and on to conversations about modern Indian art and its influence on the world stage, MAIACA – in its short existence – has made an impact on the community.
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The Meaning of "Maiaca"
Maiaca is a Hindi word that means a daughter's mother's house. We chose this word to represent our organization because it gives the connotation of a daughter or child returning home, to be taken care of. That's how we want Indian-Americans to feel when joining us.
Celebrating Indian Art and Culture in the Local Community
At MAIACA , are dedicated to celebrating Indian Art and Culture in the Local Community. Our mission is to promote and preserve the rich heritage of India through various artistic forms. From traditional dance performances to art exhibitions, we strive to create a platform for artists to showcase their talent and connect with art enthusiasts. Join us in our journey to explore the vibrant world of Indian art and culture! Email - maiaca.inc@gmail.com
FOR COLLABORATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS - Email Pooja Uberoi pjuberoi@gmail.com
MAIACA Board of Directors
Executive Team
President
Vinita Chakravarty
Vice President
Jinita Thakkar
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Treasurer
Meena Bakhai
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Secretary
Anjana Mishra
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Director of Events
Amruta Parekh
​
Advisors
Dileep Yavagal
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Past-President
Vinita Chakravarty (2020 & 2021)
Anita Uppaluri (2020 & 2021)
Dileep Yavagal (2018&2019)
Co-Founders
Vinita Chakravarty
Dileep Yavagal
Board Members
Niraj Mehta
Pooja Uberoi
Indranil Ghosh
Megha Gupta
Vicky Kamlani
Saurabh Kumar
Shweta P. Lavania
Ranga Parasuraman
Gita Patel
Pari Patel
Hanisha Laungani
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Mission
MAIACA connects all who are passionate about Indian Arts and Culture
under a common platform, through diverse events, activities, and community programs.
Vision
MAIACA aims to promote Indian Arts and Culture by showcasing Artists, Events,
and Organizations that interweave our traditional roots with that of contemporary India.
MAIACA is proudly associated with
