Pratishtha Kohli

Pratishtha Kohli is an experienced arts and cultural professional currently serving as the Supervisor of Special Events in the Economics and Cultural Development department at the City of Toronto, managing prominent events such as Doors Open and Nuit Blanche. As the Artistic Director of Pratishtha Kohli Production Company, Pratishtha is involved in artistic curation and festival development, leveraging a rich background in music, film, and visual arts, and collaborating with notable organizations including the Aga Khan Museum and Hot Docs International Documentary Festival. In addition to founding and directing The Tawoos Initiative, a not-for-profit supporting South Asian musicians in Canada, Pratishtha held various coordination roles at esteemed institutions like the Aga Khan Museum and University Canada West. Educational achievements include a Master of Education in Adult Education and Community Development and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminology, both from the University of Toronto.