G5A Foundation For Contemporary Culture

Promotes innovative contemporary art and culture, fostering inclusivity, and empowering marginalized voices in Mumbai

  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Warehouse Creative Facility

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    G5A Foundation For Contemporary Culture operates a creative hub in a repurposed warehouse located in central Mumbai and offers a variety of flexible spaces, including the Black Box, the Study, the Terrace, and the PORT Kitchen & Bar. Within these spaces, it curates diverse programmes encompassing contemporary art forms and disciplines, fostering a secure and welcoming environment for innovative concepts, dialogues, and networking opportunities.

  • Forum Project

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    The G5A Foundation For Contemporary Culture operates as a forum that actively generates and collaborates on innovative, experimental, and socially conscious interdisciplinary projects. Its "In Residence" initiative partners with contemporary visionaries, providing a platform for discussions, rehearsal space, workshops, and extended performances to realize their creative visions. Simultaneously, through "Intermedium," it fosters multidisciplinary and multimedia projects that interlink culture, community, and urban life.

  • cityLAB Project

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    G5A Foundation For Contemporary Culture, through cityLAB, engages with local communities, focusing on architecture, community, and the environment. Through collaborative efforts involving residents, artists, creative experts, Government entities, and various stakeholders, it cultivates culturally vibrant, inclusive, and resilient neighbourhoods. Presently, G5A works closely with the Worli Koliwada community and the BMC in G South Ward. This partnership encompasses initiatives such as the restoration and revitalization of the Worli Fort precinct, offering livelihood opportunities, documenting local stories and legends, facilitating self-guided heritage tours, supporting theatre projects, providing arts training, and producing publications.

  • Academy Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    The G5A Foundation For Contemporary Culture academy specializes in crafting collaborative learning opportunities tailored for artists. Through its workshops and courses, it cultivates depth, rigour, and critical awareness while igniting creativity, innovation, and forward-looking perspectives within contemporary art. It places emphasis on the deliberate and contemplative process of immersion, fostering profound connections with art and artists, bridging legacies with contemporary perspectives, and aligning ideology with practice.

  • imprint Magazine

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    G5A Foundation For Contemporary Culture, through its digital magazine called "imprint," celebrates the reflective and transformative influence of stories and storytelling. It operates on a quarterly basis, each themed period culminating in an annual print publication and a monthly exhibition series. "imprint" serves as a platform to exhibit a wide array of creative works spanning various mediums, formats, and viewpoints within the realm of literary arts and culture.

Leadership Team

  • Dr. Jagdish Parikh

    Chairman

  • Anuradha Parikh

    Founder & Artistic Director

  • Ishan Benegal

    Associate Artistic Director

  • Ranjith Chandrasekhar

    Deputy Director

  • Dipika Mehrotra

    Head - HR

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    U92412MH2013NPL244622

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00000409

  • 80G

    AAFCN4164JF20214

  • 12A

    AAFCG2477BE20214

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Gurgaon, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2016

Impact

G5A enriches people's lives, rebuilds resilient and responsible communities, and strengthens the cultural fabric of Mumbai through its arts and cultural programming.

Vision and Mission

G5A's vision is a culturally vibrant society that enables dignity for all in a city that works. Its mission is to nurture creativity, excellence and resilience with a focus on cultural practitioners and the younger population of the city.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    G-5A Foundation for Contemporary Culture, Laxmi Mills, Shakti Mills Lane, Off Dr E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Gurgaon, Maharashtra

    Directions
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Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management