Indo-American Arts Council holds successful Annual Gala – News India Times

The Indo American Arts Council (IAAC) held its Annual Gala at the Union League Club in New York City on October 26, 2025. Among the special attendees was India’s Consul General in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

“I am delighted to share that it was a superb evening, made all the more meaningful by the presence and support of our generous donors and patrons!” said Executive Director Suman Gollamudi in an email to media and supporters. “Together, we celebrated excellence, creativity, and connection,” Gollamudi added.

Two Indian American leaders were recognized this year as the 2025 IAAC Gala Honorees:

**Jyoti Menon**
Jyoti Menon is a seasoned financial-services executive and community servant whose leadership continues to empower many. In a brief bio provided by IAAC in its program highlights, Menon “has a proven track record of delivering next-generation digital solutions that elevate customer experiences, drive revenue growth, and streamline operations across global and diverse markets.” She is currently the Vice President of Bread Financial. In 2024, she was recognized among the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award. Menon also serves on the boards of several important organizations, including Barnard College Board of Trustees, the Athena Center for Leadership Studies, Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project, and the IAAC Board.

**Deepak Raj**
Deepak Raj is a philanthropy visionary and advocate who strengthens the Indian-American community through transformational giving. After spending many years on Wall Street, he founded The Raj Family Foundation, which focuses on a wide range of philanthropic activities, particularly those affecting India and Indian Americans. Raj is Chairman of the India Philanthropy Alliance and former Chairman of Pratham USA. Together with his wife Neera, he established the Deepak and Neera Raj Center on Indian Economic Policies under the auspices of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. In 2015, he co-founded Indian American Impact, an organization aiming to harness the potential of the community in public service.

The evening also featured a special performance by musicians from the Berklee India Exchange (BIX), who brought a blend of Indian and global musical traditions to the stage. BIX is a global arts institute at Berklee College of Music that champions Indian and South Asian artistry through education, performance, and innovation. The institute has a track record of high-impact productions, a Grammy-nominated album, and international collaborations.

The IAAC expressed its gratitude to contributors for helping “make this evening not only a celebration, but a reaffirmation of IAAC’s mission: to promote, showcase, and build awareness of the arts and artists of Indian heritage across the United States.”

A silent auction was held as part of the fundraising efforts to support IAAC’s ongoing mission. Supporters were invited to continue their commitment through an online silent auction hosted on Givergy. The curated auction features exclusive art pieces, experiences, and collectibles with proceeds benefiting IAAC’s year-round programming.

Silent auction highlights include an 18K Gold OM Pendant from Jewel Joy and a double room stay for two nights/three days in Varanasi.

For more information and to participate in the auction, visit [Givergy’s IAAC Silent Auction page].
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