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Armenian Artist Ani Israyelyan Explores Identity Through Painting

Ani Israyelyan immortalizes the homeland on canvas

Painter Ani Israyelyan recently concluded a solo exhibition titled "Homeland" at Yerevan's Pyunik Development Center, showcasing her commitment to immortalizing Armenian culture on canvas. Israyelyan studied under collage artist Martiros Badalyan before graduating from the Panos

EU Commissioner Makes Armenian Apricot Jam, Hails Nation's Progress

Apricots Symbolize the Changes Taking Place in Armenia, Says Marta Kos After Making Jam from Armenian Apricots

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has prepared jam using Armenian apricots, using the traditional fruit as a symbol of ongoing changes in Armenia. Kos, who oversees EU enlargement policy, made the jam during a visit to Brussels, drawing a connection between Armenia'

Armenia's Special Art Center marks 35 years serving children

The art of belonging

The Special Art Center for Children (EHSK) celebrated its 35th anniversary in Yerevan with the "Art Without Borders Festival," showcasing free arts education programs for disadvantaged youth. Founded in 1991 to serve children with disabilities, the organization has expanded to re

Boston Homenetmen Scouts Bridge Generational Gap Through Tech

Bridging the gap between generations

The Homenetmen Scouts of Boston have launched an intergenerational initiative pairing young scouts with seniors at the Armenian Nursing Home and St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church. Over several months, scouts conducted technology workshops teaching seniors practical smartpho

Armenian Wrestler Samvel Terteryan Wins European U20 Gold

European U20 Wrestling Championship: Samvel Terteryan Defeats Azerbaijani Opponent and Wins Gold Medal

Armenian wrestler Samvel Terteryan claimed a gold medal at the European U20 Wrestling Championship in Skopje, defeating an Azerbaijani opponent in the final match. The victory was part of strong results posted by Armenia's national wrestling team at the competition. Terteryan's w

Martiros Badalyan: The Artist Behind Yerevan's Marionette Theater

The heartbeat behind the Marionette Theater

The Yerevan State Marionette Theater, founded in 1935, continues to shape Armenian childhoods through puppet performances and stage design. Martiros Badalyan, who has worked at the theater for nearly four decades, creates props, set pieces, and puppet designs that bring productio

Denver consecrates first U.S. Armenian church named for St. Hripsime

First U.S. Armenian Apostolic church named for St. Hripsime consecrated in Denver

Colorado's Armenian Apostolic community celebrated the consecration of St. Hripsime and All Saints Armenian Church in Denver, marking the first U.S. Armenian Apostolic church to bear the saint's name. The church was consecrated by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Weste

Armenian Church Issues Innovative Invitation for Worship

The Best Armenian Church Invite. Ever

Public Radio of Armenia reports on an Armenian Apostolic Church's creative approach to extending worship invitations to community members. The initiative, described as notably effective, represents an effort by church leadership to engage congregants through a fresh, modern metho

Massachusetts Resident Pursues Vision for Metalworking Museum

Founding the Museum

An Armenian-American in Massachusetts is working toward establishing the Megerdichian Museum, dedicated to preserving metalworking art. The founder, now in his senior years, earned a Master of Science in nonprofit management in 2022 with a thesis on the future of museums. He has

Kavat Café hosts Armenian coffee cup reading ritual

Kavat Café in the United States hosted its first coffee cup reading ritual on Saturday, June 13, featuring five Armenian fortune tellers, or kooshags. Guests were served premium organic coffee in cups featuring Armenian calligraphic design, along with baklava, before having their

Scholar Preserves Armenian Weaving Heritage Through Research

The Rug Wizard

Hratch Kozibeyokian, known as "The Rug Wizard," has dedicated his career to documenting and preserving Armenian textile traditions. Born in Aleppo to descendants of Genocide survivors and raised in Lebanon, Kozibeyokian moved to the United States in 1977 and founded KO'Z' Craft i

Leslie Ayvazian's One-Woman Show Explores Armenian Identity

Leslie Ayvazian brings rebellious insight to one-woman show “Mention My Beauty”

Playwright and actor Leslie Ayvazian recently performed her one-woman show "Mention My Beauty" at New York Theatre Workshop as part of the 2026 "In the Bricks" Festival. The performance, directed by David Warren, features Ayvazian reading from a three-ring binder in an intimate s