Support SICA

SICA invites you to be part of its mission

Your support sustains South Indian classical arts in Ottawa: Donate, Join, Volunteer

Did you know - SICA is a registered Canadian charity and is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Since 1975, SICA has committed to serve the Ottawa community by promoting interest and awareness of South Indian classical music and dance, and by providing opportunities for members of the community to foster their interest and talent in these art forms. 

You can help SICA continue to serve the Ottawa community and support the Executive Committee in presenting high-quality events by:

  • Becoming a member

  • Donating via e-transfer to mail.sicaottawa@gmail.com, or cash/cheque at an in-person event. Your donation will go toward essential expenses such as venue rentals, artist remuneration, equipment rental, and other costs required to present SICA’s cultural programs and events. Tax receipts will be issued for donations in the amount of $50 or more.

  • Volunteering:

    • Serving on the Executive Committee (open to members in good standing, nominations go out before the annual Composers Day and Annual General Meeting at the end of the year)

    • Serving on the Shadow Committee - understand how the SICA committee functions by 1) attending virtual committee meetings, 2) taking an active role in the planning and execution of SICA events and 3) volunteering in-person at a minimum of 3 events. Open to current members.

    • Calling SICA members for event reminders.

    • Helping with set-up and take-down before and after SICA events.

    • MC (includes introducing professional artists at the start of concerts and announcing participants during Thyagaraja Day, Composers Day, Yuva Swaranjali and Yuva Nrtyanjali).

    • Operating sound equipment (training will be provided).

    • Approaching potential sponsors for financial support/donations.

    • Designing posters and flyers.

    • Helping with advertising for SICA events (putting up flyers, sending in announcements to radio programs).

    • Providing meals for artists from out of town (hosted by someone else).

    • Hosting artists from out of town.

    • Giving community members rides to events.

  • Contact the Executive Committee if you would like to volunteer! These opportunities can also be counted towards high school volunteer hours.