Friends of Dakshinachitra

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP


Dakshinachitra is a project of the Madras Craft Foundation. This non-profit organization which opened to the public in December 1996, inspires new ways of looking at our past through folk performing arts, crafts and particular, the vernacular architecture of south India

FRIENDS of Dakshinachitra was started in January 1997. It brings a support group like minded persons to promote and comminucate the rich and diverse cultures of India and its living traditions with perticular emphasis on the peoples of South.

Anual Activities of FOD

  1. 2003 - Pookolam Competition for DC staff, in celebration of Onam.
  2. 2004 - Viruthu, lifetime achivement award, ackowladging the dedicated work of an artiste who has enriched the field of performing arts and culture.
  3. 2008 - Vastra Utsav, sale of selectively sourced garments jewellery to raise funds.
  4. 2011 - Children's Quiz
  5. 2013 - The Environmental Awareness Club, Also known as Garden Club

Other Activities initiated and supported by FOD

  • Street Food Festival
  • Garden Club Festival
  • Thematic Dinners
  • Utsavam
  • Fundraisers
  • Workshops

Membership Privileges:

A Friend of Dakshinachitrais special to us. The following privileges become yours when you sign up.

Long Term Membership:
(Valid for 15 years)

Free entry to Dakshinachitra two persons, including yourslef. . 20% discount on the entrance ticketsof any guests accompanying you.

In addition, Long-term membership will entitle you to the following:

  • 5% discount of any purchase exceeding Rs. 200/- in the craft shop
  • Guest house discount of 10% on tariff for you and your family
  • Exclusive invitations to special programs and workshops organized by Dakshinachitra and Friends of Dakshinachitra
  • Earn a Craft Shop gift voucher of Rs. 500/- when you use the center as a venue for get -togethers, weddings and parties,
  • Conduct a workshop for children and entitle your child to participate in any one of the workshops free of costs.