From Ararat to America

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Forest Lawn Museum Presents ``From Ararat to America:' Contemporary Armenian Art

 

April 21, 2003 12:00pm

 

GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2003--"From Ararat to America," an unprecedented exhibit of contemporary art by artists of Armenian descent, opens Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale. The exhibit, timed to concur with the April 24th memorial of Genocide Day, features 17 artists and their works. The exhibit will run from April 25th through July 13, 2003, beginning with a reception for the artists, community leaders, and the public to be held April 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

"From Ararat to America" is a celebration of Armenian art and artists in Los Angeles and a memorial to persecution of Armenians over the years. While memories of hardship and persecution are an integral part of the Armenian culture, so is a rich collection of forms and images, skills and attitudes, all combining in the distinctive visions of the artists whose works are on display and who made the journey "From Ararat to America."

 

In addition to the display of paintings, video, and sculptures, the Forest Lawn Museum will be conducting a series of complementary events which are open to the public.

 

-- May 17th: Armenian Cultural Festival

 

-- May 24th: Meet the Artists

 

-- May 31st: Armenian Architecture

 

-- June 7th: Storytelling Theater Workshop

 

All programs begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Museum.

 

About the Forest Lawn Museum

 

The Forest Lawn Museum was founded in 1951 with a vision of bringing a wide variety of artwork to the community through both its permanent collection and traveling exhibits. The museum's permanent collection features both original works and reproductions by artists from throughout the world including both ancient and contemporary pieces. Bronzes by Frederic Remington, stone sculptures, rare coins, valuable 13th century stained glass and architectural masterpieces such as Paradise Doors are among the more than nearly 250 pieces that can be viewed year-round by museum visitors. In addition, the museum proudly hosts special exhibits such as the upcoming "The Art of Setsu," as well as a unique blend of educational and artistic workshops, lectures, films and videos.

 

The "From Ararat to America" exhibit is open to the public at no charge daily between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For more information call: 1-800-204-3131, or visit: www.forestlawn.com.