By Anvika Bheemarasetty

We’re excited to share that our Madhubani art booth is officially set for May 24th, from 12–8 pm at the Seattle Center, as part of this year’s NW Folklife Festival! There are still some volunteer spots open, so if you’ve completed the sun project and want to get involved, we’d love to have you join us. 

Volunteers will take a 2.5 to 3-hour shift, help lead art activities, and interact with visitors at the booth. It’s a fun way to share your skills and earn PVSA hours. 

If you have something to share about your experience with Madhubani, your creative process, or your personal connection to this year’s theme, “ikigai,” this is your chance to present! If you’re interested in volunteering, presenting, or both, please contact Ms. Nikita Thakalath as soon as possible.

By Anvika Bheemarasetty

On Saturday, May 3rd, from 1–4 pm, we’ll be hosting a special public speaking presentation at the Bellevue Library. This event will feature the SpeakTank participants who have completed the Bright Voices term.

These students have worked hard over the past few months to build their confidence, polish their delivery, and find their voice—and now, they’re ready to share their final presentations with a live audience. Everyone is welcome to attend! So, come support our speakers, learn something new, and celebrate the power of student voices.

By Jahnavi Shukla

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity to do good in our community? Do you want to run activities for kids and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time? Well, you’re in luck! Together We Shine is looking for high school and middle school volunteers for their Easter Egg Hunt!

Together We Shine is a PVSA-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization seeking to create social links for special needs children and to increase awareness and understanding in the community of special needs children. The president of Together We Shine, Shrita Palla, is an artist at our art school. One of the event’s activities will be a simple Madhubani craft!

This event is at Brightwater Facility on April 26th. Volunteers can come from 2-8pm and gain PVSA hours by running activities and doing the activities with the participants! Interested parents can join in from 4-6pm, when the main event is happening. 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, visit their website:

https://togetherweshinewa.org/our-sessions%2Fjoin-1

 on the above link to join their communications channel!