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Adarsh Alphons

Co-founder & CEO, Postmoda
New York, New York,United States
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Adarsh Alphons's Overview

Total Experience25 years
CompanyPostmoda
CountryUnited States

Adarsh Alphons is a social entrepreneur, artist, and the Founder & CEO of ProjectArt, an award-winning national nonprofit organization that provides free art classes to children in public libraries, particularly in underserved communities. Originally from India and raised in various parts of the world, Alphons experienced firsthand the transformative power of art. He founded ProjectArt in 2011 with the mission to change the way the world sees arts education by making it accessible to all children. His innovative model partners with public libraries to offer tuition-free art classes taught by resident teaching artists, addressing the decline of arts funding in public schools. Adarsh is a passionate advocate for arts education and its impact on youth development, creativity, and community building.

Professional Summary

Adarsh Alphons's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Postmoda - Co-founder & CEO (2019 to Present)
ProjectArt, Inc - Founder & Executive Director (2011 to Present)
Columbia University in the City of New York - Community Scholar (2014 to 2017)
Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) - Director, Visual Arts (2008 to 2010)
Maryland Institute College of Art - Student Ambassador (2005 to 2006)

Notable Achievements

CNN Hero

Recognized as a CNN Hero in 2015 for his impactful work with ProjectArt, highlighting his dedication to providing free art education to underprivileged children across the United States.

Forbes 30 Under 30 - Social Entrepreneurship

Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Social Entrepreneurship category in 2016 for his innovative approach to addressing the arts education gap through ProjectArt.

Founder & CEO of ProjectArt

Successfully founded and scaled ProjectArt from a local initiative in Harlem, New York, to a national organization operating in multiple cities, impacting thousands of children.

Various Grants and Fellowships

Secured significant funding and support from foundations like the Pierre & Tana Matisse Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, and The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, validating ProjectArt's model and impact.

TEDx Speaker

Delivered compelling talks, including a TEDx talk, sharing his vision for arts education and the story behind ProjectArt, inspiring a wider audience.

Educational Background

Columbia Community Scholar, Economics

Columbia University - Year 2014

Master of Science in Arts Administration

Boston University

Painting, Art History

Studio Art Centers International

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Maryland Institute College of Art

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Company Overview

Postmoda
Total employees35
HeadquartersIstanbul
Founded2011

Postmoda is an online fashion retail company based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in providing customers with a curated selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories from various local and international brands. It aims to offer a trendy and accessible shopping experience, focusing on the Turkish market with a wide range of styles to suit different tastes and occasions.

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