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July 27, 2007 Phone:
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ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY ISSUES "ARTISTS CALL" TO HONOR VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE
Washington, DC – The Armenian Assembly of America, in collaboration with
the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, is issuing a public
call for art work honoring the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
Entries that are accepted will be displayed during a multicultural
celebration in October, known as the Day of the Dead.
The Day of the Dead traces its history to the indigenous peoples of
Mesoamerica and is a national holiday in Mexico. It is observed by
numerous countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America as well
as the United States, parts of Europe and the Philippines.
"We are pleased to take part in this multicultural commemoration which
honors the dead across cultures and pays tribute to the 1.5 million
Armenians who perished under Ottoman rule," said Assembly Community
Relations Narine Zardarian. "We encourage everyone to consider
submitting a work of art for consideration by the El Pueblo de Los
Angeles Historical Monument."
Artists are asked to submit two and three-dimensional works in the
following formats: a compact disc containing digital images,
photographic prints or slides. All submissions must be original work
done by the artist and received by August 15, 2007.
A maximum of four submissions from each artist will be considered.
Submissions should be sent to: Mariann Gatto, curator, El Pueblo de Los
Angeles Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400, Los
Angeles, CA 90012 and should include the artist’s name, telephone
number, email address, title of work, year executed, media, dimensions
and price (if for sale.)
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument is the oldest section of Los
Angeles. Twenty seven historic buildings clustered around an old plaza
each tell a story about the people of different ethnic groups who
settled there, as does the colorful Mexican marketplace on Olvera
Street.
For more information, please contact Assembly Community Relations
Director Narine Zardarian at (626) 577-0025 or Mariann Gatto at
(213)485-8432.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
and awareness of Armenian issues. It is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
