The National Indo-American Museum wishes you a happier and brighter New Year!
As we begin 2021, NIAM would like to thank every one of our supporters, donors and sponsors for your generosity and trust in us.
It is because of you that we continue to build bridges, connect cultures and tell the stories of millions of Indian Americans.
2020 in retrospect has been one that will never be forgotten for many reasons and while we continue to hope for healing and unity, we must also remember to be thankful for and celebrate much that has been accomplished despite it all.
Here is a summary presentation of our work over the last one year:
Happenings and Initiatives: Programs update
In the face of vast challenges this year, our team doubled their efforts to ensure that NIAM’s flagship programs continued uninterrupted. We reinvented, reformatted and reproduced some of our content to suit virtual programming and our audience needs, but retained the same authenticity true to the NIAM brand. 
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Consulate General of India, Chicago held an event at which NIAM’s Gandhi Peace Program virtual video was showcased. This course curriculum was designed and delivered across 4 CPS schools and reached 820 students.  
Taste of India: Rasoi Ghar virtual programs, featuring local chefs and restauranteurs turned into one of our most popular presentations last year! Our Diwali special featuring chef Anna Venkatesh became the first and very successful ticketed event of the year. 
Ethnic Dialogue presentation for an undergraduate class of DePaul University, about Indian Immigrants to the US and the changing face of Devon avenue. This course examines the psychological, sociological, and historical perspectives toward understanding how Asian Americans shape and are shaped by the traditions, attire, language and food that they create and share.
Oral History training conducted for undergraduate students of DePaul University, featuring a lecture, original audio clips and pictures from NIAM archives.
The team’s final major production of the year was the virtual presentation of The Story of Ram 2020, a ticketed event performed by Mandala, which aired on YouTube, Dec 1-5. The cross cultural interpretation of the epic Ramayana, supported by a grant from IACA drew in hundreds of viewers and included two bonus virtual events as a lead up to the main show. 
In 2021 we hope you will join us for a full calendar of programs with Taste of India, Sacred Sites, the Gandhi Peace Program, Ethnic Dialogue and a few new lineups.  
Staying current: Marketing and Communications
Our focus is directed at creating better online communication channels for our programs, material and content, to engage a wider online audience.
A look back at our 2020 content:
Current news the focus on everyone’s mind and real stories of lives affected by COVID.
Ongoing Stories featuring prominent Indian Americans, immigration related and theme-month related features and articles relevant to Social issues such as LGBTQ equality, South Asians with the BLM movement.
Spotlight on Art/ Culture/ Community showcase of upcoming artists and their work, posts on major festivals celebrated by the Indian-American community, and NIAM’s flagship Programs/ events. 
We look forward to bringing you more substantial, diverse and exciting new themes in 2021!
Our NIAM Home
In the past year, every nonprofit & institution has had to reassess itself, taking account of the toll this pandemic has had on people and who to help at this time. Understandably, NIAM may not be first in line, yet as stewards of a building that needs to be retrofitted to keep your safe when you attend an exhibition, a class or a workshop or a board meeting. Your donation will be appreciated by generations to come. Watch this space for more updates on our building.
New @ NIAM
NIAM debuts a new ‘Stories’ feature in 2021.
We invite our audience and patrons to write an original short story about a pre-determined topic.
Selected stories will be published on NIAM’s website and social media platforms with due credit to the writer. 
Further details will follow soon.
We ask that you continue to believe in our mission, the values we stand for and the work we do by making a contribution today.
Did you know that you can support NIAM in three different ways?

  1. Donate to our website
  2. Support NIAM by shopping online at Amazon Smile
  3. Attend our various programs, fundraisers and outreach events
You can help preserve the Indian-American story while you shop online, please consider supporting the National Indo-American Museum by purchasing your gifts through AmazonSmile. Just follow a few easy steps:

Step 1. log in to smile.amazon.com

Step 2. Under the heading "charitable organization” enter “National Indo-American Museum” and “Search.” 

Step 3. You will be redirected to a new page, check the box next to “Yes” and then “Start Shopping!”
Join the NIAM family

NIAM is growing exponentially.This past year alone, we expanded our existing Board; increased our online engagements; hosted several successful events; and we went National ! 
All of this is only possible thanks to a dedicated team of Board members, staff and volunteers. We could use your time, talents and skills in the many miles ahead of us and would love for you to join this enthusiastic family!!
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