Movements of Many

10 Years of Ishti

2026 marks 10 years of Ishti Collective creating space for artists, community, and connection. Join us for a 3-Day Celebration across the city!

Movements of Many is a family-friendly performance experience will feature performances, local makers, food vendors, and community activities, creating a vibrant mela-like atmosphere. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic food and enjoy this free event under the summer sky!

Performances feature Bharatanatyam by internationally acclaimed artist Sarmishtha Sarkar, Ishti’s repertoire Seen/Unseen (2025) and new work developed during a workshop intensive, live sound performance by long time collaborator Bob Garrett, as well as closing BollyX dance party open to all.

July 9, 6-8 PM

Green Briar Park
2650 W Peterson

July 10, 6-8 PM

Independence Park
3945 N Springfield

July 11, 1-3 PM

Nichols Park
1355 E 53rd

To honor this milestone, we’re launching our $10K for 10 Years Campaign, a community-powered effort to raise $10,000 in support of Ishti’s next chapter.

Your support ensures we can:

  • Continue to create productions that respond to the world around us, engaging audiences in dialogue and reflection

  • Hold space where artists, audiences, and community members come together to explore creativity, sustainability, and collective care

  • Center artist care through wage equity/transparency, support during the rehearsal process, workshops and professional development, and mentorship

Give What You Can, Sustain What You Love

We need more than just financial support. Contact us if you are able to help us:

  • Volunteer at one of our events

  • Introduce us to spaces, partners, or communities that align

  • Connect us to potential donors, funders or sponsors

  • Share your skills

❤️❤️❤️ But most important, attend and share this 10th Year Celebration with your network! ❤️❤️❤️