About SIAF
Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) is a registered Scottish charity (SC033214). It has been promoting Indian culture and arts, in and around Edinburgh, through the medium of music and dance events around key Indian festivals since its inception in August 1994. SIAF is governed by duly approved Constitution and an Executive Committee to manage all aspects of the organisation. The Committee comprises of members from different faiths and origins from different parts of India, making it a truly secular and all-encompassing Indian organisation in Edinburgh. Committee members have broad experience in community engagement and take pride in being accessible to support various regional organisations and their event.
Mission
SIAF is devoted to inspiring and empowering the Indian community through advancing Arts & Cultural as a platform to enhancing equality and active citizenship.
Vision
An inspired and inclusive Scotland where cultural heritage is celebrated and cherished with pride & dignity for and by all.Our Gallery
Dr Shashank Vikram CG Edinburgh, 2020
I congratulate Scottish Indian arts forum for their 26th years running towards serving social and cultural welfare of Indian community. All the best for your events.
Dr. Rami Ousta, CEO BEMIS
Scottish Indian arts forum is our close ally with whom we collaborate in various cultural events. We support SIAF commitment in enhancing and advancing Indian heritage at all levels.
David Abernethy Governor HMP Edinburgh
We’ve been supporting the Dusherra festival for nearly 20 years and with wooden effigies for last 12 years. Thank you Scottish Indian arts forum for the amazing work you do in the communities. Its fantastic for prisons to play a small part in it. We look forward to many more associations in future Dusherra events on Calton hill.
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SIAF, is volunteer led and community-based ethnic minority organization managed by an Executive Committee comprising professionals from diverse fields, who are fully committed to advancing the arts and cultural heritage for the diverse Indian community while enhancing their equal participation, active citizenship and cultural identity.
