Attention: Calendar/Events Listings Contemporary Armenian Art Featured at Forest Lawn Museum

From Ararat to America, a unique and unprecedented collection of works by 17 contemporary Armenian artists will be the featured exhibit at The Forest Lawn Museum in Forest Lawn-Glendale from April 26th through July 13, 2002. The exhibit is a celebration of Armenian art and artists in Los Angeles and coincides with the April 24th memorial to the Armenian Genocide.

Contemporary Armenian Art Featured at Forest Lawn Museum

What:   From Ararat to America ¡V a collection of contemporary Armenian art

*   May 17th ¡V Armenian Cultural Festival ¡V Come and celebrate the Armenian Spirit! Program begins at 1 p.m.

*   May 24th ¡V Meet the Artists ¡V Here¡¦s your chance to talk to the artists as they share their insights on their work and their culture. Program begins at 1 p.m.

*   May 31st ¡V Armenian Architecture ¡V Join us as we learn the history of Armenian architecture and where we can see it in our own back yard. Program begins at 1 p.m.

*   June 7th ¡V Storytelling Theatre Workshop ¡V Join us as we read Armenian tales and bring them to life through the magic of theatre! Program begins at 1 p.m.

Where:   Forest Lawn Museum, Forest Lawn-Glendale
   1712 S. Glendale Ave.
   Glendale, CA 91205

When:   Opening Day April 26, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. ¡V 5:00 p.m.
   Daily through July 13, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. ¡V 5:00 p.m.

Cost:   Free

Info:      1-800-204-3131
   www.forestlawn.com/visitors_guide/memorial_parks/glendale/

Overview:   From Ararat to America, a unique and unprecedented collection of works by 17 contemporary Armenian artists will be the featured exhibit at The Forest Lawn Museum in Forest Lawn-Glendale from April 26th through July 13, 2002. The exhibit is a celebration of Armenian art and artists in Los Angeles and coincides with the April 24th memorial to the Armenian Genocide. The artwork represented in the exhibit stems from a rich collection of forms and images, skills and attitudes that make up Armenian culture and heritage and add to the distinctive vision of the artists. ¡§From Ararat to America¡¨ is part of Forest Lawn Museum presents events which are designed to bring a diverse mix of community, cultural, and historic art and artists to the greater Los Angeles community. The exhibit is open to the public at no charge seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Artists featured in the exhibit include many who have gained worldwide recognition for their works and contributions to the art community. The following artists¡¦ work will be included in the exhibit: Martiros Adalian, Raffi Adalyan, Vladimir Atanian, Vahe Berberian, Vahe Fattal, Charles Garabedian, Gaspar Gharibyan, Kaloust Guedel (Guedelekian), Vachag (Vachik Der-Sarkisian), Samvel Hambardzumyan, Narine Isajanyan, Emil Kazaz, Alina Mnatsakanian, Alexander Sadoyan, Sev (Henrik Khachatryan), Zadik Zadikian, Zareh, and Suren Karapetian.
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