• Historical Presentation by Allen Dishigirikian | The Forgotten History of James Normart: The First Armenian in Glendale (1896)

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    The Center for Armenian Arts invites the community to a special historical presentation by Allen Dishigirikian, exploring the remarkable and little-known story of James Normart, recognized as the first Armenian to settle in Glendale in 1896. Titled “The Forgotten History of James Normart: The First Armenian in Glendale (1896)”, the presentation sheds light on an […]

  • The Stranger with the Red Beret by Khoren Aramouni

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    Join us for an engaging evening of literature, conversation, and reflection with acclaimed Armenian writer, playwright, and translator Khoren Aramouni. Presented in collaboration with Abril Bookstore, this special event celebrates Aramouni's newly released Armenian-language novel, The Stranger with the Red Beret. The novel intertwines a compelling love story with significant historical and political events, offering […]

  • Silk Passion Art Exhibition by Nazani

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    Armenian Arts invites you to Silk Passion, a captivating exhibition by artist Nazani, presenting a new exploration in fine art through the medium of silk painting. Blending delicate craftsmanship with contemporary artistic vision, Nazani’s work transforms silk into a vibrant canvas where color, movement, and texture come alive. The fluid nature of silk allows pigments […]

  • Daughter of the Crying Man | Screening & Q&A

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    Join us for a screening of “DAUGHTER OF THE CRYING MAN,” a stunning documentary + visual podcast from the producers of Country of Dust podcast. A VHS tape in a Toronto basement sends Nyree Abrahamian (@nyree_abrahamian) and her family on a journey to find their long-lost relatives, in the last Armenian village still surviving in […]

  • Hayrik: A New Project by Yelaket USA

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    The Center for Armenian Arts is pleased to host the presentation of Hayrik, a new project by Yelaket USA, presented by Hayk Markosyan in honor of Ambassador Armen Baibourtian. This special evening will introduce an inspiring initiative dedicated to strengthening Armenian national identity, preserving cultural values, and fostering meaningful dialogue within the community. Through the […]

  • A Rare Collection Featuring Works by Samvel Sevada & Artashes Hunanian

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    The Center for Armenian Arts is honored to present Masters of Armenian Art, a special exhibition featuring original works by two distinguished Armenian artists, Samvel Sevada and Artashes Hunanian. This exclusive exhibition brings together remarkable pieces from the Center's collection, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience—and acquire—works that reflect the richness, beauty, and enduring legacy of Armenian art. […]

  • Memory, Resistance & Transnational Solidarity: From 2012 to the Present and Beyond

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    The Center for Armenian Arts is proud to host Memory, Resistance & Transnational Solidarity: From 2012 to the Present and Beyond, a two-day international seminar bringing together scholars, legal experts, artists, curators, and human rights advocates to examine the power of memory, education, art, and collective action in confronting historical injustice. Through keynote presentations, panel […]

  • LinkedIn 101: Book Presentation, Masterclass & Panel Discussion

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    Join us at the Center for Armenian Arts for an engaging evening with the author of LinkedIn 101, featuring a book presentation, an interactive masterclass, and a panel discussion focused on building a strong professional presence in today's digital world. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, business professional, or job seeker, this event will provide […]

  • Armenian Vegans of LA: The Animal People Film Screening & Discussion

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    Join Armenian Vegans of LA for a meaningful evening of film, conversation, and community at the Center for Armenian Arts. The event will feature a screening of The Animal People (2019), a powerful documentary that tells the true story of the SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty) activists and their campaign against one of the world's largest animal testing laboratories. […]

  • Tête-à-Tête & Book Signing with Vahé Berberian

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    Join us for an evening of literature, conversation, and inspiration at the Center for Armenian Arts as acclaimed author Vahé Berberian sits down with Anahid Oshagan for an intimate Tête-à-Tête exploring Berberian's latest novel, Letters from Zaatar. Through an engaging discussion, the evening will delve into the novel's themes of exile, identity, love, politics, and […]

  • William Saroyan: A “Short” Celebration

    The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, United States

    Celebrating William Saroyan’s One Hundred and twentieth Birthday, two years and nine days short of the actual date of August 31st, 2028 (born in 1908), Armenian Theatre Company presents several of Saroyan’s short plays and a few short excerpts from his stories. Event Details Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM Location: The Center […]