Kala Sangam

Kala Sangam is a space available for performing arts, visual arts exhibitions, conferences and wedding receptions.

Kala Sangam is a national company based in Bradford and was founded in 1993 by Dr Shripati Upadhyaya, a consultant psychologist. In Sanskrit, Kala = art and Sangam = meeting point.

The mission of the company is bringing people together through south Asian arts and collaborative arts while the vision is to establish beacon centre of excellence for arts, culture and heritage.

The aims and objectives of Kala Sangam is to promote south Asian and collaborative arts (dance, music, visual arts, crafts, poetry and storytelling) through a programme of high quality, innovative, creative cross art and cross cultural collaborations in partnership with other agencies to people of all ages, abilities, races, ethnicity and religious backgrounds and genders.

The company is headed by a commited Board of Directors and the work is delivered by a dedicated team of staff, freelance artists and volunteers.

The company's work is in the areas of Arts in education, Community performances and Box office tours, Arts in health and Youth Arts.

The work is delivered through a variety of activities ranging from taster workshops, performances, residences, lecture demonstrations, bespoke training for artists, cultural diversity training etc. the company is an accredited centre for Open College Network.

Some of the salient performances of Kala Sangam are Carnival Messiah - a multicultural musical extravaganza, Rural Voices of Kala Sangam - a story telling - dance - music tour, Global Echos - a collaboration with BBC Philharmonic, Selfless Princess - a digital dance project, Poetry in Action - a national tour.

Kala Sangam has been awarded IIP, Positive for Disability and PQASSO.

Thanks to the support of the Arts Council of England's lottery award, Kala Sangam has now moved into the majestic 1886 Grade II listed building St Peters House, a prestigious landmark and vital component of the Bradford City Centre regeneration development.

The company hopes to transform St Peters House into a beacon centre for arts, heritage and culture which will be a home for vibrant arts.