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01/01/2024

Happy New Year
From all of us here at NIAM, here's to a Happy and Prosperous 2024

NIAMuseum’’s Desi Roots and Wings exhibit is about the Indian American experience in America through the centuries since...
12/29/2023

NIAMuseum’’s Desi Roots and Wings exhibit is about the Indian American experience in America through the centuries since the first immigrants and settlers came here in the early 17th century. The exhibit is divided into two parts – Desi Roots which showcases the original voices and stories of Indian settlers in the US through WWI. Wings which documents narratives from WWI to present day and beyond.
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The goal of DRW is to take charge of the Indian American narrative and showcase the history of our diaspora to learn and understand the dynamics of immigration as well as preserve the original stories for future generations.
Phase I of DRW is in the works and expected to launch May 2024. Watch this space for more teasers and exciting snippets from the development of the Wings Exhibit at NIAM

Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays from all of us here at NIAM.
12/25/2023

Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays from all of us here at NIAM.

12/19/2023

The Cultural Rhythm team at NIAM conducted the first CR session at Palmer Elementary School in Chicago on Nov 30th for their 2nd grade students. The Cultural Rhythm program was developed with the generous support of the Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts and included an interactive lecture delivered by the performers, a dance demonstration and instruction, along with craft activity. NIAM provided props (maps and stands), musical instruments for the children to touch, feel and play, craft materials and books for the session.

Cultural Rhythm program will be scheduled in other public schools in Chicago and neighboring suburbs in 2024.

11/12/2023

Happy Diwali from all of us here at NIAM

10/31/2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Movie night - Path To Freedom on Oct 29th with Tara Swaminathan, followed by discussion with Promilla Kumar, director and founder of Sanjeevani.

Our SOLD OUT movie night was a huge success with engaging discussions and dialogue between the audience and Tara.

If you want to be notified of future events, sign up for our newsletter at niam.org

10/04/2023

Tickets for our movie night on Oct 29th for Path to Freedom are SOLD OUT!

Thank you to all of you who bought tickets and will be joining us. See you on Oct 29th at our Lombard Campus.

If you missed the event registration, sign up for our newsletter to be notified for future events - www.niam.org

Join us on Oct 29th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for a short film screening – Path To Freedom – by Tara Swaminathan followed by...
09/22/2023

Join us on Oct 29th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for a short film screening – Path To Freedom – by Tara Swaminathan followed by an open discussion with Tara and Promila Kumar, director of Sanjeevani, an organization for community wellbeing to address issues of domestic violence.

Tickets are $20/person and $30/couple. Light refreshments will be served.

To Register: https://bit.ly/3PgqrQI

Proud moment for India
08/23/2023

Proud moment for India

NIAM's very own Nisha Floyd teamed up with Raupp Museum of Buffalo Grover for a temporary exhibit series called "Summer ...
07/17/2023

NIAM's very own Nisha Floyd teamed up with Raupp Museum of Buffalo Grover for a temporary exhibit series called "Summer Weddings" which is open through August 31st 2023. She helped setup the display for traditional Indian weddings

Weddings bring us together. They are a chance to celebrate love and the beginning of a couple’s new life together. Weddings also celebrate our history and culture. This fun exhibit features wedding dresses from the past, as well as from the many cultures that make up Buffalo Grove today, including Korean, Indian and Jewish traditions.

Where: 901 Dunham Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Hours: -Th 11am - 4:30pm; Sunday 1-4pm; Fri & Sat Closed
Till: Aug 31st

07/12/2023

Looking for an educational cultural activity to do with the family for this summer. Come check out NIAM and our permanent exhibit documenting the Indo American diaspora on display at our Lombard campus.

The museum is open Thu-Fri from 11am to 5pm, Sat from 12pm to 5pm and Sun from 1pm to 5pm

07/03/2023

Happy Independence Day America!

06/12/2023
Interesting read!
06/12/2023

Interesting read!

"Children are tough, though we tend to think of them as fragile. They have to be tough. Childhood is not easy." -Maurice Sendak

Born in 1928, Maurice Sendak transformed the children’s picture book by exploring the realms of imagination and the dark side of children’s -- and adults’ -- psychology. His young protagonists display the characteristics of children: petulant, stubborn, adventurous, and imaginative. The enduring success of his many books proves that children crave works that voice the real anxieties of growing up. His most famous work, "Where the Wild Things Are" (1963), uses a scant 338 words to craft an adventure of rage, victory, and homecoming. Other titles like "In the Night Kitchen" (1970) and "Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue" (1962) further explore dreams and nightmares, fears, and familial love.

Sendak admitted his own life was frequently overwhelmed by feelings of fear and ostracization, fed by his marginalized status as lower class, Jewish, and gay. The creative process became a way of coping with and channeling anxieties. But for all their dark tones, the books are also humorous, quirky, and ultimately reassuring. Visualized with his distinctive drawing style, the books permit, even demand, rereading after rereading, generation after generation.

05/31/2023

TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) event at NIAM Lombard campus on 5/20 was a huge success. Thank you to our talented artists and all our guests who attended this incredible evening of music, dance, and culture. Enjoy these snippets and make sure to check back at NIAM.org for other programs throughout the year or signup to our newsletter to be notified of future events.

05/17/2023

NIAMuseum is proud to present TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) - a unique of with , visuals, and on SAT 5/20. Come meet our eminent artists from all over the country who will present their work at this cultural event.

Next up, Anagha Sundararajan, a and currently based in New York City. Anagha's primary classical training is in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam under Guru Sushmita Arunkumar, but she has also trained in the Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas of Kathak with Guru Gauri Jog and in Odissi under Guru Mouli Pal (Boston). Since 2011, Anagha has performed, choreographed, and taught both Kathak and Bharatanatyam across the Chicago area as an independent artist and with her collective, LEELA, and has conducted several workshops on Classical Indian Dance, including at the Field Museum of Natural History and the Rotary Club of Lake Forrest. In her spare time, Anagha practices law at a private firm in New York City.

Please join us in welcoming and celebrating Anagha Sundararajan at NIAM on 5/20 starting at 7.30pm

For event details and registration visit bit.ly/3v9YPTS
(Suggested donation of $20 in lieu of tickets also accepted)


- video credit Anagha Sundararajan

05/16/2023

NIAMuseum is proud to present TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) - a unique fusion of Hindustani poetry with art, visuals, and dance on SAT 5/20. Come meet our eminent artists from all over the country who will present their work at this cultural event.

First up, a renowned Indian , Iqbal Patni who will showcase a total 6 poems out of which 3 will be performed along with Kathak and the remaining on visuals and paintings with a total duration of about 40 minutes. Mr. Patni has presented his work at prestigious institutes like The Prince of Wales Museum, art festivals like Kala Ghoda Arts, SAARC summit, art galleries such as TAO, DAIRA, and others.

Please join us in welcoming and celebrating Iqbal Patni to Chicago and at NIAM on 5/20 starting at 7.30pm

For event details and registration visit bit.ly/3v9YPTS
(Suggested donation of $20 in lieu of tickets also accepted)

- video credits Patni

Happy Mother's Day to all our friends and followers - whether you are having masala chai with your mom, out for morning ...
05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all our friends and followers - whether you are having masala chai with your mom, out for morning brunch or just reminiscing about memories with your ma.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in Chicago
05/08/2023

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in Chicago

Celebrate with CPL this May by exploring this year’s theme of Rise Up! Throughout the month, attend our many events, visit a branch exhibit featuring AAPIC creators, join a book discussion and check out our reading recommendations. Click here to get started: bit.ly/cplaapih

05/08/2023

𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠!!📣

To inquire, please email [email protected] for details. Auditions submissions are due by June 2nd.

Lombard is called the Lilac city
05/03/2023

Lombard is called the Lilac city

05/03/2023

The four Indian-Americans are major business executives based in Boston.

05/03/2023

This week is the start of AAPI Heritage Month!

Ameya Performing Arts celebrates the diversity that exists within the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities - the various cultures, languages, religions, and more - and believe that our community is richer and more vibrant because of their contributions ✨

Join us for TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) - a unique fusion of Hindustani poetry with art, visuals and dance on SAT...
05/03/2023

Join us for TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) - a unique fusion of Hindustani poetry with art, visuals and dance on SAT 5/20 at 7:30pm at our NIAM campus in Lombard. We will have poetry ready by Iqbal Patni, a famous Indian poet, and dance recital by Anagha Sundararajan. Tickets are available via link below. Please consider donating in lieu of admission fee if you prefer.

For event details, visit niam.org
For donations, visit bit.ly/3v9YPTS

04/29/2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo along with senior officials of the Biden Administration and several hundred Indian Americans were present at the event.

04/24/2023

On May 20, will host Iqbal Patni, a famous Indian poet, who will be performing fusion poetry with different art forms. The event will incorporate his poetry along with Indian art displayed at the museum as well as with dance and musical performances. Iqbal has collaborated with world renowned artists like A.R. Rahman and has performed in historic institutions like the Prince of Wales Museum.

More details and event registration to follow soon.

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NIAM Cultural Rhythm Program
NIAM Cultural Rhythm Program

The Cultural Rhythm team at NIAM conducted the first CR session at Palmer Elementary School in Chicago on Nov 30th for their 2nd grade students. The Cultural Rhythm program was developed with the generous support of the Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts and included an interactive lecture delivered by the performers, a dance demonstration and instruction, along with craft activity. NIAM provided props (maps and stands), musical instruments for the children to touch, feel and play, craft materials and books for the session. Cultural Rhythm program will be scheduled in other public schools in Chicago and neighboring suburbs in 2024. #lombard #niamuseum #indoamerican #culture

Happy New Year From all of us here at NIAM, here's to a Happy and Prosperous 2024 #lombard #seasonsgreeting #indoamerican #culturalmuseum

Happy Diwali from all of us here at NIAM #diwali #festivaloflights #culture #IndoAmerican

NIAM Oct 29th Movie Night Recap
NIAM Oct 29th Movie Night Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Movie night - Path To Freedom on Oct 29th with Tara Swaminathan, followed by discussion with Promilla Kumar, director and founder of Sanjeevani. Our SOLD OUT movie night was a huge success with engaging discussions and dialogue between the audience and Tara. If you want to be notified of future events, sign up for our newsletter at niam.org #lombard #niamuseum #indianamerican #culturalstories #culture

Movie Night Oct 29th SOLD OUT
Movie Night Oct 29th SOLD OUT

Tickets for our movie night on Oct 29th for Path to Freedom are SOLD OUT! Thank you to all of you who bought tickets and will be joining us. See you on Oct 29th at our Lombard Campus. If you missed the event registration, sign up for our newsletter to be notified for future events - www.niam.org #Niamuseum #indoamerican #lomabrd #culturalcenter

NIAM Open Hours
NIAM Open Hours

Looking for an educational cultural activity to do with the family for this summer. Come check out NIAM and our permanent exhibit documenting the Indo American diaspora on display at our Lombard campus. The museum is open Thu-Fri from 11am to 5pm, Sat from 12pm to 5pm and Sun from 1pm to 5pm #niamuseum #openhours #lombard #culturalmuseum #IndoAmerican

Independence Day
Independence Day

Happy Independence Day America! . #niamuseum #lombard #culturalmuseum #indoamerican

Tasveer Ki Awaaz Recap
Tasveer Ki Awaaz Recap

#Recap TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) event at NIAM Lombard campus on 5/20 was a huge success. Thank you to our talented artists and all our guests who attended this incredible evening of music, dance, and culture. Enjoy these snippets and make sure to check back at NIAM.org for other programs throughout the year or signup to our newsletter to be notified of future events. #niammuseum #culturalnarrative #indoamerican #culturalprograms #lombard #indianpoet #culturalevent

May 20th event promo artist profile
May 20th event promo artist profile

#ICYMI NIAMuseum is proud to present TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) - a unique #fusion of #Hindustani #poetry with #art, visuals, and #dance on SAT 5/20. Come meet our eminent artists from all over the country who will present their work at this cultural event. Next up, Anagha Sundararajan, a #dancer and #choreographer currently based in New York City. Anagha's primary classical training is in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam under Guru Sushmita Arunkumar, but she has also trained in the Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas of Kathak with Guru Gauri Jog and in Odissi under Guru Mouli Pal (Boston). Since 2011, Anagha has performed, choreographed, and taught both Kathak and Bharatanatyam across the Chicago area as an independent artist and with her collective, LEELA, and has conducted several workshops on Classical Indian Dance, including at the Field Museum of Natural History and the Rotary Club of Lake Forrest. In her spare time, Anagha practices law at a private firm in New York City. Please join us in welcoming and celebrating Anagha Sundararajan at NIAM on 5/20 starting at 7.30pm For event details and registration visit bit.ly/3v9YPTS (Suggested donation of $20 in lieu of tickets also accepted) #niammuseum #culturalnarrative #indoamerican#culturalprograms #lombard #indianpoet #culturalevent - video credit Anagha Sundararajan

May 20th Event Promo 1
May 20th Event Promo 1

#ICYMI NIAMuseum is proud to present TASVEER KI AWAAZ (Voice of Images) - a unique fusion of Hindustani poetry with art, visuals, and dance on SAT 5/20. Come meet our eminent artists from all over the country who will present their work at this cultural event. First up, a renowned Indian #poet, Iqbal Patni who will showcase a total 6 poems out of which 3 will be performed along with Kathak #dance and the remaining on visuals and paintings with a total duration of about 40 minutes. Mr. Patni has presented his work at prestigious institutes like The Prince of Wales Museum, art festivals like Kala Ghoda Arts, SAARC summit, art galleries such as TAO, DAIRA, and others. Please join us in welcoming and celebrating Iqbal Patni to Chicago and at NIAM on 5/20 starting at 7.30pm For event details and registration visit bit.ly/3v9YPTS (Suggested donation of $20 in lieu of tickets also accepted) - video credits @Iqbal Patni #niammuseum #culturalnarrative #indoamerican#culturalprograms #lombard #indianpoet #culturalevent

Save the date May 20th 2023
Save the date May 20th 2023

#SaveTheDate On May 20, @NIAMuseum will host Iqbal Patni, a famous Indian poet, who will be performing fusion poetry with different art forms. The event will incorporate his poetry along with Indian art displayed at the museum as well as with dance and musical performances. Iqbal has collaborated with world renowned artists like A.R. Rahman and has performed in historic institutions like the Prince of Wales Museum. More details and event registration to follow soon. #niammuseum #culturalnarrative #indoamerican #culturalprograms #lombard #indianpoet #culturalevent

NIAM SAAPRI Survey 2023
NIAM SAAPRI Survey 2023

SAAPRI, a non-profit, non-partisan organization with a mission to serve South Asian Americans in the Chicago area by using research to formulate equitable and socially responsible policy recommendations, in partnership with @NIAMuseum is requesting your help with a survey to create concrete recommendations to improve the hate crime reporting process in Illinois. The sensitive and private nature of hate crimes, coupled with a complicated system of documenting and reporting those crimes, has led to an underreporting of violent and nonviolent crimes that threaten the physical and mental health of the over 19 million people of Asian descent living in the United States. Please take this brief survey to help SAAPRI. The survey should take less than 10 minutes. See link below. bit.ly/41d9b3C #niammuseum #culturalnarrative #indoamerican #culturalprograms #lombard #saapri #survey

Emerge Exhibition Video 2021-2022
Emerge Exhibition Video 2021-2022

In 2021-2022, NIAMuseum hosted an inaugural exhibition called E/Merge: Art of the Indian Diaspora at the Patel Center in Lombard. The exhibition was curated by Shaurya Kumar, Chair of Faculty and Associate Professor at School of the Art Institute Chicago. It included artists that have traversed international borders and have adopted the United States of America as their new home. A new video showcasing the exhibit is featured on our website niam.org/emerge/ Thank you to the amazing artists who have contributed their pieces for the exhibit and Shaurya Kumar for curating this amazing exhibition. @avantikabawa @sarika.goulatia.art @ritpremnath @kaveriraina @nandita.raman @ssssuurrrrbbbbe @kuldeepsingh19 @nehavedpathak @kushalavora #MeetTheArtist #NIAMuseum #NIAMlombard #artinstitution #diasporaart #americanindianartists #supportartists

NIAM Cultural Rhythms Feb 2023
NIAM Cultural Rhythms Feb 2023

On Feb 3, NIAMuseum facilitated an Ethnic Dialog event at New Trier High School School in Warren Park Fieldhouse. Shakala Kulkarni from Mandala Arts presented a talk on traditional dance and its role in Indian heritage. Ethnic Dialogue is NIAM’s longest running and most popular program which aims to engage hundreds of school and university students and adult groups each year by going into schools and communities with first voice presenters to learn more about the Indian American community and explore common ground shared by Americans of all ethnicities. To learn more visit niam.org/core-program/ #niammuseum #culturalnarrative #indoamerican #culturalprograms #lombard #mandalaarts

Taste of India Recap
Taste of India Recap

#DYK Taste of India offers opportunities to explore the regional variations of India’s culinary delights in innovative ways. NIAM offers guided food walks along Devon Avenue, Chicago’s Little India to provide an authentic educational experience of sampling Indian street food. To learn more visit niam.org/taste-of-india/ #niammuseum #storiesmatter #culturalnarrative #indoamerican #culture

Gandhi Peace Program Recap
Gandhi Peace Program Recap

NIAM’s Gandhi Peace Program began in 2019 with the goal of bringing Mahatma Gandhi’s peace and non-violence teachings to underprivileged schools in Chicago. The curriculum caters to Grades 2-5 and includes Gandhi’s story along with the practice of meditation and an art and writing component. “The students very much enjoyed learning about Gandhi’s unique methods of meditation and peaceful resistance. The skills my students took away from the meditation activity will help them control their emotions and actions.” To learn more visit niam.org/gandhi-peace-program/ #niammuseum #storiesmatter #culturalnarrative #indoamerican #culture

Tell me about program recap
Tell me about program recap

#DYK Here at NIAM, one of our goals is to share and preserve stories of the Indo American diaspora. To that end we have an ongoing series called ‘Tell me about’ where we encourage our followers to share their essays and short stories on an announced topic which will be published on our platform. Current topic: Your parents’ role in your life’ We look for true accounts and personal stories (500 words or less). Send us yours at [email protected] #niammuseum #storiesmatter #culturalnarrative #indoamerican #culture

Ralla Klepak Event Recap
Ralla Klepak Event Recap

#ICYMI NIAM received a grant from The Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education and put together an interactive ethnic dialogue program in November 2022 where students were able to learn about Indian history by way of performing arts. The Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts is a private Foundation which funds performing arts programs that support Ralla’s vision of bringing future generations together through a mutual appreciation and love for the performing arts. Watch this space for more info on other Ralla Kelpak programing by NIAM in the coming months. #NIAMuseum #RallaKelpakFoundation #grant #culturalprograms

NIAM 2022 Year End Reflections
NIAM 2022 Year End Reflections

Have you signed up for our newsletter? Yesterday NIAM’s President Happie Datt sent out her annual year end reflections letter highlighting our goals, year to date highlights and achievements. She also shared her vision on whats next for NIAM. Sign up for our newsletter to learn more and to stay abreast on events, exhibitions, and programs in the coming year. If you like to read Happie’s year-end message, DM us and we can share the link. Don’t forget you can still donate and support NIAM. Click on the link below to donate. bit.ly/3v9YPTS #niamuseum #lombard #yearendreflections

Have you heard of Livewire? It is NIAM’s Open Mic monthly program where we welcome everyone to share their talent. Past performers have included professional and amateur storytellers, singers, songwriters, actors, and poets. Our November 2022 was an enthusiastic session where guests shared stories and readings with the audience. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified on the next Livewire session (link in bio) or check out our events page https://www.niam.org/current-events-new/ #niamuseum #lombard #chicagoevents #culturalconversations #openmic #shareyourstory #IndianAmerican #desidialogue

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