In 2002, while living in New York City, I envisioned a new year contributing artistically to the community that had always provided valuable and inspiring signs in my journey as an independent artist. Nouveau iDEA History
Nouveau IDEA (then New Indian Dimension in Entertainment & Arts) was born on that eve with merely a few like-minded friends.
The mission of the Nouveau IDEA eGroup was to disseminate information and produce and promote Indians and “Indo-Ferang” (non-resident Indians) artistic events. In addition to providing valuable resources and networking opportunities for Indian Artists living abroad, the group was and still is an open forum for new ideas and opinions related to arts & entertainment.
In 2009, we had 5,500 members, and in 2011, we had 7,000 members who supported networking beyond its original Indian roots and into the international community.
Observing the communication trends of Nouveau iDEA from 2002-2009, we, aside from promoting our rich Indian heritage, have become a community of culturally diverse artists! My 2010 resolution was to continue to welcome international artists to our forum and to expand our services to accommodate this tapestry of multiculturalism.
The Nouveau MISSION has, therefore, morphed into something much more universal: to promote artists of various cultures and to bring the arts and entertainment community together under a multicultural umbrella. We celebrate our differences, encourage communication, and continue to allow a diverse cross-section of artists to flourish. As a result, communities can integrate, appreciate, and get inspired by artistic expression worldwide.
Our Guiding Principles:
- We recognize that it is only through inclusion that the arts and entertainment sector will continue to flourish.
- We respect the diversity of artistic expression.
- We encourage communication as it is the foundation for being understood and understanding others.
- We believe in the transformational power of creative expression.
Before: Nouveau iDEA (New Indian Dimension in Entertainment & Arts)
N O W: Nouveau iDEA (New International Dimension in Entertainment & Arts)
Please join this group and contribute and benefit from the New International Dimension in Entertainment & Arts.
Sincerely yours,
Tushar Unadkat
Founder, Executive Director Nouveau iDEA History
