Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California

Journey to the Homeland
2016-05-13 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
Director Nora Hovsepian shares the story of her pilgrimage back to the land her grandparents forcefully fled in 1915. The screening will proceed with a panel discussion highlighting the creation of the film.
The program is part of a series programs taking place in conjunction with the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition.
Presented by the City of Glendale and the Library, Arts & Culture Department in partnership with the Armenian American Museum and curated by the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia in Mexico City, “Armenia: An Open Wound” illustrates early Armenian culture on their ancestral lands and provides insight into the events which led to the 1915 Armenian Genocide. The exhibition highlights the unique contributions of the international Armenian diaspora with a focus on survivors who settled in Mexico during the early 20th century.
The exhibit will be on view at the Brand Library Art Galleries between April 16 and June 11, 2016 during the library’s regular hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-8pm, Wednesday 12-6pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm. Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, California, 91201. All events at Brand Library & Art Center are free and open to the public.
For more information about the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition and featured programs, please visit www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org or contact the Brand Library at (818) 548-2051.

Latino Americans: Empire of Dreams (1880-1942)
2016-05-05 19:00 | Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
An exclusive screening of the PBS documentary series followed by a discussion on Latin American immigration to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries lead by guest lecturer, Jorge N. Leal, M.A.
The program is part of a series programs taking place in conjunction with the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition.
Presented by the City of Glendale and the Library, Arts & Culture Department in partnership with the Armenian American Museum and curated by the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia in Mexico City, “Armenia: An Open Wound” illustrates early Armenian culture on their ancestral lands and provides insight into the events which led to the 1915 Armenian Genocide. The exhibition highlights the unique contributions of the international Armenian diaspora with a focus on survivors who settled in Mexico during the early 20th century.
The exhibit will be on view at the Brand Library Art Galleries between April 16 and June 11, 2016 during the library’s regular hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-8pm, Wednesday 12-6pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm. Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, California, 91201. All events at Brand Library & Art Center are free and open to the public.
For more information about the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition and featured programs, please visit www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org or contact the Brand Library at (818) 548-2051.

Commemoration as Public Art
2016-04-30 13:00 | Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
In this discussion panel moderated by artist Ara Oshagan, architect Hagy Belzberg, artist Catherine Menard and activist Phyllis Kim will discuss the role of permanent public art as a form of commemoration.
Refreshments sponsored by the Brand Associates.
Public art memorials are the most public expression of commemoration of past atrocities. The artists, architects and activists who create them often walk an impossibly thin line between their vision and the public’s expectations of what a commemorative memorial should be. The challenges are myriad: from within during a project’s genesis and progression and from without by groups in opposition to the histories presented. The panelists will briefly present their own commemorative projects and discuss how commemorative public art can create unique spaces for healing and communal catharsis but also become sites of fierce contention.
Catherine Menard: Designer of the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee’s Memorial
Hagy Belzberg: Architect and lead designer of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust in Pan Pacific Park
Phyllis Kim: Executive Director of the Korean American Forum of California
The program is part of a series programs taking place in conjunction with the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition.
Presented by the City of Glendale and the Library, Arts & Culture Department in partnership with the Armenian American Museum and curated by the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia in Mexico City, “Armenia: An Open Wound” illustrates early Armenian culture on their ancestral lands and provides insight into the events which led to the 1915 Armenian Genocide. The exhibition highlights the unique contributions of the international Armenian diaspora with a focus on survivors who settled in Mexico during the early 20th century.
The exhibit will be on view at the Brand Library Art Galleries between April 16 and June 11, 2016 during the library’s regular hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-8pm, Wednesday 12-6pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm. Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, California, 91201. All events at Brand Library & Art Center are free and open to the public.
For more information about the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition and featured programs, please visit www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org or contact the Brand Library at (818) 548-2051.

Global Realities, Local Perspectives: Examining the International Refugee Crisis through Community-Based Action
2016-04-21 19:00 | Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
Leading refugee rights professionals discuss themes highlighting international humanitarian assistance and local community-based action while shedding light on our collective capacity to increase tolerance, cultural diversity, and community empowerment.
The program is part of a series programs taking place in conjunction with the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition.
Presented by the City of Glendale and the Library, Arts & Culture Department in partnership with the Armenian American Museum and curated by the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia in Mexico City, “Armenia: An Open Wound” illustrates early Armenian culture on their ancestral lands and provides insight into the events which led to the 1915 Armenian Genocide. The exhibition highlights the unique contributions of the international Armenian diaspora with a focus on survivors who settled in Mexico during the early 20th century.
The exhibit will be on view at the Brand Library Art Galleries between April 16 and June 11, 2016 during the library’s regular hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-8pm, Wednesday 12-6pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm. Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, California, 91201. All events at Brand Library & Art Center are free and open to the public.
For more information about the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition and featured programs, please visit www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org or contact the Brand Library at (818) 548-2051.

"Armenia: An Open Wound" Exhibition Opening Ceremony
2016-04-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
The City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department is pleased to partner with the Armenian American Museum to present “Armenia: An Open Wound,” an exhibition curated by the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia [Museum of Memory and Tolerance] in Mexico City and now making its international debut in the City of Glendale. The community is invited to the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Brand Library & Art Center. The Opening Ceremony will be the public’s first opportunity to experience this eclectic exhibition which shares the intricate history, rich culture, and moving stories of the Armenian people.
A diverse slate of complimentary programs will be held at the Brand Library on a weekly basis following the exhibition’s debut. All events are free and open to the public.

The exhibit will be on view at the Brand Library Art Galleries between April 16 and June 11, 2016 during the library’s regular hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-8pm, Wednesday 12-6pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm. Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, California, 91201. All events at Brand Library & Art Center are free and open to the public.
For more information about the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition and featured programs, please visit www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org or contact the Brand Library: (818) 548-2051.

Armenian American Museum Presentation at Glendale Sunrise Rotary
2016-02-12 | Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale, CA, 91208, United States
This Glendale Sunrise Rotary meeting will feature a presentation on the Armenian American Museum, provide an update on the progress of the project, and conclude with a Q&A session to engage in dialogue and provide feedback.
Glendale Sunrise Rotary is a local service club made up of community leaders who meet weekly for fellowship and give back to the community through a wide range of programs including local scholarships and projects.
*Please note this is a private presentation for Glendale Sunrise Rotary members. Non-members wishing to attend should contact Zaven Kazazian: zkazazian@earthlink.net
For more information, please call (844) 586-4626 or email Info@ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org.

Armenian American Museum Presentation at Glendale Noon Rotary
2016-02-04 | Embassy Suites Los Angeles Glendale, 800 North Central Avenue, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
This Glendale Noon Rotary meeting will feature a presentation on the Armenian American Museum, provide an update on the progress of the project, and conclude with a Q&A session to engage in dialogue and provide feedback.
Glendale Noon Rotary is a local service club made up of community leaders who meet weekly for fellowship and give back to the community through a wide range of programs including local scholarships and projects.
*Please note this is a private presentation for Glendale Noon Rotary members. Non-members wishing to attend should contact Zaven Kazazian: zkazazian@earthlink.net
For more information, please call (844) 586-4626 or email Info@ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org.

Armenian American Museum Community Forum at St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church
2016-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church, 1510 East Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91207, United States
Join us on Sunday, January 17, 2016 for a public Community Forum on the Armenian American Museum at St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church! This event will feature a presentation on the Armenian American Museum, provide an update on the progress of the project, and conclude with a Q&A session to engage in dialogue and provide feedback.
The Community Forum will be held in St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church’s Raymond and Ani Kouyoumjian Hall at 1510 East Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91207.
For more information, please call (844) 586-4626 or email Info@ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org.

Armenian American Museum Community Forum at Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church
2016-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church, 3229 North Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA, 91208, United States
Join us on Monday, January 11, 2016 for a public Community Forum on the Armenian American Museum at Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church! This event will feature a presentation on the Armenian American Museum, provide an update on the progress of the project, and conclude with a Q&A session to engage in dialogue and provide feedback.
The Community Forum will be held in Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church at 3229 North Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208.
For more information, please call (844) 586-4626 or email Info@ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org.

Armenian American Museum Community Forum at St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church
2016-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church, 1510 East Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91207, United States
Join us on Sunday, January 10, 2016 for a public Community Forum on the Armenian American Museum at St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church! This event will feature a presentation on the Armenian American Museum, provide an update on the progress of the project, and conclude with a Q&A session to engage in dialogue and provide feedback.
The Community Forum will be held in St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church’s Raymond and Ani Kouyoumjian Hall at 1510 East Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91207.
For more information, please call (844) 586-4626 or email Info@ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org.

Armenian American Museum Presentation at Glendale Kiwanis
2016-01-08 | Elks Lodge, 120 East Colorado Street, Glendale, CA, 91205, United States
This Glendale Kiwanis meeting will feature a presentation on the Armenian American Museum, provide an update on the progress of the project, and conclude with a Q&A session to engage in dialogue and provide feedback.
The Kiwanis Club of Glendale is an association of conscientious business, civic, professional, educational, and community leaders who meet regularly for education, inspiration, and fellowship and to select, plan, and implement projects to improve our community, with focus on children and youth, elderly, underserved populations, and nonprofit organizations.
*Please note this is a private presentation for Glendale Kiwanis members. Non-members interested in attending should contact Susie Dell: lsdell66@gmail.com
For more information, please call (844) 586-4626 or email Info@ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org.
