The Seagull Foundation For The Arts

Promotes collaborative arts initiatives and supports diverse creative endeavors, with a focus on fine arts, theatre, and cinema

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Seagull Gallery

    District

    Kolkata

    States

    West Bengal

    The Seagull Foundation for the Arts operates a versatile space known as the Seagull Gallery. This adaptable venue serves as an exhibition gallery, screening room, and a platform for a range of activities, including lectures, workshops, discussions, interactive sessions, and intimate performances.

  • Seagull School of Publishing

    District

    Kolkata

    States

    West Bengal

    Seagull Foundation for the Arts, in collaboration with Seagull Books (established in 1982), extends its commitment to thought-provoking content and innovative design through the Seagull School of Publishing. This initiative emerges as a natural progression from its bold foray into publishing books spanning theatre, visual arts, alternative cinema, philosophy, and culture. The Seagull School of Publishing is a dedicated effort to impart essential publishing skills and philosophy to individuals aspiring to enter the industry, echoing the Foundation's longstanding mission of bringing manuscripts to light, reaching readers, sparking intellectual engagement, and reshaping perspectives.

  • PeaceWorks Programme

    District

    Kolkata

    States

    West Bengal

    Seagull Foundation for the Arts, through its programme PeaceWorks, harnesses the power of art as a medium for communication and social change. Recognizing the prevailing challenges of war, conflict, and violence that flood media, Seagull has taken a proactive stance. Its approach revolves around promoting coexistence and granting space for diverse voices. PeaceWorks utilizes a wide array of artistic mediums, including films, information dissemination, performances, workshops, debates, books, music, and dance, collectively forming a platform for cultural expression and understanding. Its objectives encompass addressing attitudes that fuel strife, fostering values of tolerance and respect for differences, creating a space for the free exchange of perspectives, and empowering today's youth with informed choices. Through this initiative, PeaceWorks seeks to inspire young minds to reflect, engage, and take action, drawing insights from the arts, history, and mutual interactions.

  • History for Peace Programme

    District

    Kolkata

    States

    West Bengal

    Seagull Foundation for the Arts operates the History for Peace project, which serves as a vital network for educators and members of civil society in the subcontinent. This initiative provides a platform for discussions, debates, and the exchange of ideas related to teaching and learning history with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. The project's website serves as a comprehensive resource hub, offering academic papers, talks, podcasts, and teaching aids. History for Peace conducts an annual conference along with periodic talks and workshops throughout the year. Its core objectives include exploring interdisciplinary and creative teaching approaches, resource development and compilation, addressing biases and prejudices, fostering initiatives, and facilitating the exchange of ideas across South Asia. Additionally, it prioritizes teacher development in its mission.

Leadership Team

  • NAVEEN KISHORE

    CHIEF FUNCTIONARY

  • SAMIK BANDYOPADHYAY

    TRUSTEE

  • KALYANI GHOSE

    TRUSTEE

  • SUNANDINI BANERJEE

    TRUSTEE

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATT3222D

  • Registration Number

    IV-612 OF 1987

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATT3222DF20214

  • 12A

    AAATT3222DE20214

  • FCRA

    147120446

About

  • Headquarters

    Kolkata, West Bengal

  • Since

    1987

Impact

Seagull has supported numerous artists, published books on arts and culture, trained publishing professionals, and engaged youth in conflict-affected regions through creative arts programs.

Vision and Mission

To use the arts as a tool for social change and to connect, empower, inspire and upskill society's most disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    The Seagull Foundation for the Arts 36c, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management