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Glendale, CA (July 22, 2024) – The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California hosted a Community Organizations Briefing to provide a progress report on the museum project and connect with community organization leaders. The briefing was held at the Adult Recreation Center next to the museum construction site.
The briefing commenced with welcoming remarks by Board of Trustees Co-Chair Reverend Hendrik Shanazarian representing the Armenian Evangelical Union of North America who expressed his appreciation to the community organizations for their respective work in the community.
Executive Director Shant Sahakian provided an overview of the history, purpose, and future of the cultural and educational center.
Architect Aram Alajajian of Alajajian Marcoosi Architects highlighted the inspiration behind the unique design and cultural features of the iconic museum building.
Board of Trustees Co-Chair Archbishop Hovnan Derderian representing the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America reflected on the importance of community support and involvement throughout the journey of creating the legacy center.
The briefing concluded with closing remarks by Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian who invited the community organization leaders to partner with the museum project and contribute to the development of the community institution.
“We are grateful to the many community organization leaders who joined us at the Community Organizations Briefing, learned more about the museum project’s exciting progress, and explored opportunities for collaboration,” stated Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian.
The Armenian American Museum is a world-class educational and cultural institution that is currently under construction in the museum campus at Glendale Central Park. The museum will offer a wide range of public programming through the Permanent Exhibition, Temporary Exhibitions, Auditorium, Learning Center, Demonstration Kitchen, Archives Center, and more.
Learn more about the museum project at ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org.