Profile
Rais Academy was founded in England in 1993; it was founded in Pakistan in 1948 and in Canada and the USA in 1973.
The organisation exists to advance the public understanding and appreciation of Asian arts and culture. Fifty per cent of the committee are health service users and disabled people.
The Rais Academy offers a wide range of workshop programmes in arts and literature, helps local artists to exhibit and publish their work, and fosters understanding and integration between Asian and mainstream communities.
Statement from Dr Shakoor MBE, Treasurer
We use arts-based activities to encourage participants to explore issues in their lives. In the future we want to develop more arts and health projects. Also we are converting our premises into a mini art gallery in Rochdale where we will run a regular programme of workshops and exhibitions of Asian arts and crafts.
