Education
About CPB Foundation
The CPB Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization established in 2018, devoted to promoting the growth and appreciation of photography and visual arts across India and the broader South Asian region. As a key player in the visual arts community, the foundation is best known for organizing the Chennai Photo Biennale (CPB), a biennial international photography festival that brings together diverse photographic talents and visual storytellers from around the world.
One of the foundation’s core missions is to cultivate a thriving ecosystem for photography and visual arts by fostering education, collaboration, and critical discourse. To achieve this, the CPB Foundation operates several important initiatives. The CPB Prism serves as the educational arm, offering student education programs, teaching fellowships, and training workshops that empower emerging artists and students to develop their skills and expand their creative horizons.
The CPB Learning Lab is another vital platform created by the foundation, dedicated to encouraging critical conversations about contemporary photography, facilitating community engagement, and sharing resources among artists, scholars, and enthusiasts. This space acts as a hub for exchanging ideas, exploring new trends, and nurturing visual literacy.
Additionally, the CPBx program supports artists through residencies, grants, and long-term collaborative projects, enabling them to pursue experimental and innovative work within the visual arts. This initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to sustaining artistic practice and fostering creative growth over time.
Driven by a mission to elevate photography as a significant cultural and contemporary art form in South Asia, the CPB Foundation works tirelessly to build an inclusive and supportive environment for visual artists. The foundation relies on donations and the generosity of patrons, donors, and the global art community to sustain its vibrant programs and activities.
Through its various programs, the CPB Foundation strives to provide platforms for diverse voices in photography, enrich art education, and nurture a collaborative network that strengthens the visual arts landscape. By connecting artists, educators, and audiences, the foundation continues to contribute meaningfully to the cultural fabric of the region.
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Training and Development