Southern Indiana Taiko Inc. in Columbus, Indiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates energetic taiko performances and informational programs that educate about cultural diversity to build a more accepting and engaged community for charitable and educational purposes.

 

Co-Executive Directors Gail Nowels and Tina Lockhart create and manage programs for Southern Indiana Taiko Inc. that include weekly classes in taiko instruction for both children and adults, workshops for corporate and small business team-building, schools, libraries, senior centers, clubs, and private workshops for small family and friend groups. Nowels, Lockhart, and board member Lori Scrivnor, all perform with the Southern Indiana Taiko performance group, with Nowels serving as the group's leader.