Email info@surtalarts.co.uk
Website http://www.surtalarts.co.uk
Telephone 07961 844179
Address
c/o Quad
Market Place
Cathedral Quarter
Derby
DE1 3AS
Contacts
    • Gopa Nath
    • Artistic Director
Purpose The aim of Surtal Arts is to promote health and well being, personal development, integration and understanding, supporting social and community cohesion, inside and outside its community through high quality Asian arts activities. We are committed to attracting culturally diverse audiences by increasing participation and engaging other communities in cross cultural arts activities and by promoting high calibre National and International artists.

Surtal Arts is a South Asian arts organisation based in Derby. Surtal plays a significant role locally and regionally in promoting appreciation and practice of diverse art forms originating from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Services Working closely with professional artists, youth, community groups, health practitioners and other organisations, Surtal promotes and develops South Asian art forms through: Regular youth programmes after school hours (eg Indian classical dance, Bollywood and Bhangra Dance, Indian drumming, Bollywood keep fit, yoga and meditation). Special commissioned festival projects, performances, drama/ theatre, training courses, conferences and seminars. Schools programmes - ongoing Cultural Awareness Training. Health awareness programmes through drama, showcases and promotion of UK based and international artists.
What they do
  • Arts/Crafts/Culture/Music
  • Education/training
  • Health - General
  • Heritage/history/museums
  • Leisure and recreation
  • Social groups/clubs
  • Sports and exercise
  • Volunteering
  • Young people's groups/activities
Who they work with
  • Asian - Bangladeshi
  • Asian - Indian
  • Asian - Other
  • Asian - Pakistani
  • Asian or Asian British (any)
  • Mixed/multiple Heritage - White & Asian
Geographical area coverage Derby City, Derbyshire
Space for Hire No
Opening Times Regular activities take place twice a week Wednesdays and Saturdays. Educational workshops are on-going and take place at schools in Derby and Derbyshire. Concerts and exhibitions vary. Please contact Surtal Arts for details.
Eligibility Criteria Our services are for children and young people (age 5 plus), women and elders over the age of 50. Surtal's work is open to anyone with an appreciation for South Asian arts and culture.
Meeting Place Normanton and other parts of Derby. School projects take place at various schools within school hours and out of school hours across Derby and Derbyshire.
Service Costs Between £3 to £5 for regular classes. Concerts vary between £5 to £20.
Is a registered charity? Yes
Charity Number 1121010
Is a registered company? Yes
Company Number 5415478

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