By Anvika Bheemarasetty

We are honored to have been invited by the Consulate General of India to represent our art school at the inaugural India Day Parade in Seattle on August 16th, 2025. This vibrant celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day will showcase the rich cultural heritage of India, and we are excited to contribute!

Our volunteers are creating large 2D and 3D cutouts and sculptures inspired by Madhubani art, which will be displayed at the grand stand. Additionally, there will be a special performance highlighting the beauty and diversity of India’s artistic traditions.

This parade is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate India’s culture alongside the local community, and we look forward to sharing our work and creativity with everyone!

By Manavi Shukla

Have you ever stood in front of a crowd and gotten those nervous butterflies? Our public speaking summer camp is here to help you! This week-long camp for students in third through sixth grade will take place from August 18th to 22nd from 10 am to 1 pm.

Created by a TEDx speaker, this camp features fun activities and practical tips through which students will gain confidence in their pubic speaking abilities. If you want more information about this camp or want to sign up, click here: Public Speaking Summer Camp.

By Anishka

Wanting to improve your speaking skills with more in-depth sessions over a longer term? Sign up for the Echo Academy Mic Drop Quarter! This quarter will consist of 12 weekly classes starting from September 13th. Each class will be on Saturdays from 11am-12pm at Deepti Designs Studio, and again, is designed for third through sixth graders.

Learn more and register for this opportunity by following the following link: Public Speaking Quarter Term.

By Anvika Bheemarasetty

We’re excited to announce that Deepti Designs has been awarded a grant by the City of Bothell to host an incredible art event in partnership with the Bothell Library! The event, sponsored by the City of Bothell Arts Commission, will celebrate Madhubani art in an interactive, family-friendly setting.

The festival, taking place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Bothell Library, will feature:

• A Pop-Up Art Show with three artists working in traditional mediums, each offering a hands-on demonstration followed by a participant activity

• A Youth Art Exhibition showcasing Indian traditional artworks created by local young artists

• A Collaborative Community Canvas, where attendees can contribute to a large mural, which will be displayed at the library for several months

This is a wonderful opportunity for students and art enthusiasts of all ages to engage with and learn about the richness of Indian art. Students ages 10 and above are invited to volunteer and get involved in making this event a success. Please contact Ms. Nikita Thakalath or Ms. Deepti Agrawal.

By Jahnavi Shukla

We have the perfect volunteer opportunity to kick off this school year for artists under 18!

We have been invited by the Seattle Art Museum to run a youth art show at the SAAM, and we want your artwork to be showcased!

We will be installing the artworks on September 20th, and taking them down on November 2nd.

If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Ms. Deepti Agrawal or Ms. Nikita Thakalath for more information.