Diwali Family Festival at SAAM

Join us in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Explore the galleries and a youth art exhibition, make art together, enjoy live performances, capture memories, and share delicious treats while experiencing the vibrant cultural traditions of India.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your free tickets for all the timed festivities!

All day
Art making with Deepti Agrawal
Education Studio
Explore patterns and motifs of India’s artistic traditions, then paint, personalize, and transform a simple wooden form guided by heritage artist and educator, Deepti Agrawal.

The Art of Visual Storytelling presentations
Stimson Auditorium
Meet the youth artists featured in The Art of Visual Storytelling exhibition through presentations and conversations that offer a glimpse into their creative processes and connections to India’s cultural heritage presented by Deepti Designs.

11–11:20 am | Tiny tot fashion show
Garden Court
Discover the beauty and meaning behind some of India’s regional clothing styles through a tiny tot fashion show presented by Asha for Education Seattle.

11 am–2 pm | Henna and photobooth
Alvord Board Room
Receive a custom henna design from Asha for Education Seattle, then capture Diwali memories with a photo booth designed by Culture Clicks Studio.

11 am–3 pm | Outdoor food truck
Taste your way through the flavors of Indian street food available for purchase from Spice Waala!

11:30–11:50 am | Movement with Garba
Garden Court
Participate in the vibrant and healing movements of Garba for the whole family presented by Asha for Education Seattle.

Noon–1 pm | Live performances
Garden Court
Enjoy live performances celebrating musical traditions throughout India presented by Asha for Education Seattle.