VARNAM
CHICAGO INDIAN PHOTOGRAPHY & WILDLIFE / ENVIRONMENT FESTIVAL
Vision
To become a leading global platform that connects India and the world through transformative wildlife and environmental photography — inspiring conservation, honoring biodiversity, and nurturing a deeper relationship between humanity and nature, rooted in heritage and driven by sustainability.
Mission
To celebrate, preserve, and amplify the visual stories of India’s wildlife, landscapes, and environmental heritage in the heart of Chicago — empowering photographers, conservationists, and storytellers while fostering awareness, cross-cultural dialogue, and collective responsibility toward nature through the power of imagery.
Objectives
Where Nature Tells Its Story
Curate and host an annual Photography & Environmental Film Festival showcasing powerful visual narratives of wildlife, ecosystems, and climate stories from India and the global diaspora.
Rooted in Earth, Alive in Chicago
Create platforms for emerging and underrepresented photographers, filmmakers, researchers, and youth through exhibitions, workshops, field labs, and mentorship programs.