Armenian Arts

Colorful Life | Exhibition by Sarkis Alvandi
2026-05-29 19:00 - 2026-05-30 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Center for Armenian Arts, Glendale, California, 250 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
The Center for Armenian Arts is pleased to present Colorful Life, an exhibition by Sarkis Alvandi, exploring expression, movement, and emotion through vibrant color and dynamic composition.
In this body of work, color becomes the primary language — bold, layered, and alive with energy. Through abstract figures, fluid lines, and playful yet expressive forms, the artist creates compositions that capture moments of imagination, emotion, and lived experience.
Colorful Life reflects a visual celebration of movement and individuality, where each piece carries its own rhythm and character. The works invite viewers to engage freely, interpret intuitively, and experience art through feeling rather than definition.
This exhibition offers a lively and immersive encounter with color, form, and artistic spontaneity.
We warmly invite you to join us for two days of art and creative expression.
Opening night: Friday, May 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Roots and Reflections by Jack Latirofian
2026-06-05 19:00 - 2026-06-06 18:00
The Center for Armenian Arts is pleased to present Roots and Reflections, an exhibition by Jack Latirofian, exploring identity, memory, and contemporary portraiture through expressive color and visual immediacy.
In this exhibition, portrait becomes more than likeness — it becomes a space where inner presence, personal history, and cultural resonance meet. Through bold color relationships, fluid line work, and layered visual energy, the artist creates images that suggest both individuality and deeper reflection.
The title Roots and Reflections evokes a dialogue between origin and self-awareness, between inherited memory and present identity. Each work carries a sense of movement between what shapes us and how we come to see ourselves within that inheritance.
The exhibition invites viewers to engage with portraiture as both image and emotional field, where color and gesture reveal dimensions beyond the visible surface.
We warmly invite you to join us for two evenings of art, reflection, and conversation.
Opening night: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

My Stolen Theatre | Exhibition by Nare Haykazyan
2026-06-12 19:00 - 2026-06-13 18:00
The Center for Armenian Arts presents My Stolen Theatre, an exhibition by Nare Haykazyan, where visual art and theatrical imagination intersect.
This body of work unfolds like a stage — layered, expressive, and filled with symbolic characters and fragmented narratives. Figures emerge and dissolve, masks reveal and conceal, and each composition feels like a scene captured mid-performance. The works invite viewers into a world where identity, memory, and imagination continuously shift.
Through bold color, textured forms, and emotionally charged imagery, the artist creates a visual language that echoes the experience of theatre — intimate, dramatic, and open to interpretation.
My Stolen Theatre explores the idea of performance beyond the stage, suggesting that life itself carries elements of storytelling, disguise, and transformation.
We invite you to experience this immersive and thought-provoking exhibition.
Opening night: Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Silk Passion Art Exhibition by Nazani
2026-06-26 19:00 - 2026-06-27 18:00
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 to flow and merge in unexpected ways, creating luminous compositions that feel both spontaneous and deeply expressive.
Each piece reveals the unique dialogue between material and imagination — where the softness of silk meets bold artistic intention. Through subtle transitions of color and intricate patterns, the works invite viewers into a visual journey that celebrates beauty, sensitivity, and creative freedom.
Silk Passion represents a new chapter in fine art practice, where traditional techniques meet modern artistic expression. The exhibition highlights the remarkable possibilities of silk painting as a medium capable of conveying emotion, elegance, and visual harmony.
We invite you to experience this feast for the senses and immerse yourself in a world of color, light, and texture.
Join us for two evenings celebrating the artistry of Nazani.
Opening night: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 7:00–10:00 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 3:00–6:00 PM

A Rare Collection Featuring Works by Samvel Sevada & Artashes Hunanian
2026-07-10 19:00 - 2026-07-11 18:00
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.

Known for his expressive symbolism and masterful use of color, Samvel Sevada has captivated audiences around the world with paintings that blend imagination, emotion, and philosophy. Alongside his work, the exhibition showcases the timeless landscapes of Artashes Hunanian, whose distinctive artistic vision celebrates Armenia’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Selected works from this exhibition will be available for purchase. Proceeds from artwork sales will directly support the Center for Armenian Arts and its mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate Armenian artistic and cultural heritage through exhibitions, educational programming, and community initiatives.

Whether you are an art collector, admirer of Armenian culture, or simply looking to experience exceptional artwork, we invite you to join us for this unique exhibition celebrating two generations of Armenian artistic excellence.

Exhibition Hours

Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Woman — An Exhibition by Lilit Melikyan
2026-09-18 19:00 - 2026-09-19 18:00
The Center for Armenian Arts is pleased to present The Woman, an exhibition by Armenian artist and designer Lilit Melikyan, Director of the Teryan Cultural Center NGO. Melikyan’s long-standing artistic practice is dedicated to the revival and contemporary reinterpretation of Armenian national costume, with a special place in her work reserved for the art of batik.
At the heart of The Woman is the Armenian woman as seen through Lilit Melikyan’s eyes—strong, creative, and life-giving, carrying within her the memory, colors, culture, and future of Armenia. Each work tells the story of a woman while simultaneously telling a story about Armenia. The Glendale exhibition will present a selection of works from Melikyan’s 2025 solo exhibition in Armenia, where she showcased 50 works of art. This selection will be presented in Glendale for the first time.
The exhibition will also introduce a new coloring book inspired by Melikyan’s artwork, created for both children and adults and inviting audiences to engage with Armenian culture through color, collage, and creativity.
The Glendale presentation marks the beginning of a new journey for the artist—a series of exhibitions of her paintings and Armenian national costumes across the United States, sharing the story of Armenia through art, fashion, and cultural heritage.
Opening Night: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Second Day: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Center for Armenian Arts
250 N. Orange Street, Glendale, CA 91203
Parking: Parking is available at 222 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA 91203. The first 90 minutes are free, with parking available for $3.00 per hour thereafter.
