eKalakaar operates an online platform connecting users with professional artists, musicians, and dancers for bookings. The service facilitates the discovery and engagement of various performing arts talent for events and projects. Additionally, the platform serves as a marketplace for users to purchase art products directly from creators.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional Indian performing artists often struggle to find consistent work and fair compensation, limiting their exposure to potential patrons. Organizations seeking to incorporate cultural performances into their events face challenges in discovering and booking suitable artists.
Solution
eKalakaar provides a digital platform connecting traditional Indian performing artists with organizations seeking cultural performances for events, conferences, and outreach campaigns. The platform enables patrons to discover and book artists across various disciplines, including dancers, musicians, singers, and theatre performers, ensuring curated and thematic experiences. eKalakaar aims to support artists by increasing their visibility, providing access to performance opportunities, and ensuring fair compensation for their work. By bridging the gap between artists and patrons, eKalakaar facilitates meaningful engagement with audiences through culturally rooted performances. The platform offers services tailored to social marketing, corporate events, and cultural entertainment, delivering impactful experiences that align with client goals.
Target Audience
eKalakaar serves corporations, government organizations, social sector entities, and hospitality businesses seeking to integrate Indian traditional performing arts into their events and campaigns. The platform also targets Indian traditional performing artists looking for increased visibility and performance opportunities.
Features
- Comprehensive directory of Indian traditional performing artists, including classical, folk, and fusion performers.
- Artist profiles showcasing experience, performance styles, and media.
- Bespoke performance curation aligning with client themes and objectives.
- End-to-end event support, from artist selection to performance delivery.
- Mobile application for artists to discover opportunities, build portfolios, and manage bookings.
- Services for social and rural marketing campaigns, conferences, and private events.
- Digital platform to book performances.