Rangoli Foundation for Art & Culture

Rangoli Foundation for Art & Culture, a non profit organization was established in 1985 by artistic director, Malathi Iyengar to realize a creative vision of presenting visual and performing arts of India. In India, the antiquity of the visual art Rangoli, symbolizes Beauty, Hope and Tradition. This symbolism has been an inspiration to name the company Rangoli.

Rangoli Foundation has presented a wide variety of dance performances, festivals, music concerts, guest artists, visual arts exhibits, residencies, master classes and staged several productions ever since its inception. Rangoli Foundation is committed to developing cultural awareness and inter-cultural dialogue through the artistic expressions of dance, music, theater and visual arts.

Rangoli Foundation celebrated 25th Anniversary celebrations on August 28 & 29, 2010 featuring classics and new choreographic works.

The foundation frequently brings renowned tradition bearers, dancers and musicians from India to the United States, often for the first time to work with company artists. In August 2004, Rangoli Foundation published ‘Dance & Devotion’ the first book written by Malathi Iyengar.

Highlights of Rangoli festivals

Distinctions & Recognitions
    City of Los Angeles Resolution in honor of 25th Anniversary celebrations - August 2010
    City of Los Angeles Resolution in honor of 20th Anniversary celebrations - June 2005
Activities of Rangoli Foundation have been supported partially by the following agencies: