Author: Vardan Badalian

Artists to Submit Application by September 24 at 5:00 p.m. 

GLENDALE —The City of Glendale aims to become an arts and culture destination in the Los Angeles metropolitan region. Reflecting on its diverse population, history, and innovation in public spaces, the City seeks to further enrich the day-to-day experiences of the community with an emphasis on the importance of arts and culture.

As part of this initiative, up to ten long-term to permanent artwork installations will be commissioned, developed, and established over the next few years. These landmark installations will be strategically placed throughout the City in locations that focus on public accessibility and encourage public engagement and interactivity.

The purpose of these artwork opportunities is to create world-class public artwork in a diverse range of mediums designed to engage the community, showcase the City’s cultural diversity, and enhance various civic and public spaces. Interested Artists and Artist Teams are encouraged to review the opportunities and consider how their practice relates to this projects conceptual and visual demands and how their art practice might address the stated project goals. When applying to the RFQ, Artists and Artist Teams may apply for one or multiple opportunities they feel they can develop strong concepts and visions.

Visit our website for more information. The deadline to submit an application is September 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. 

The mission of the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission is to enrich the human experience, reinforce Glendale’s identity and civic pride through arts and culture, and to recognize the importance of arts to our quality of life and to the local economy. This is accomplished by consciously integrating arts and culture into the daily life of the people of Glendale through urban design, planning, economic development, and education. For more information about the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission see the website.

Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department (GLAC) includes six neighborhood libraries as well as the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. Now on the web, GLAC also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts and culture destination. For more information contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818 – 548 – 2021 or via email at [email protected].

Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Its Arts and Culture Commission administers a developer- funded program which is working to transform Glendale into an arts and culture destination for the Southern California region. The mission of the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission is to enrich the human experience, reinforce Glendale’s identity and civic pride through arts and culture, and to recognize the importance of arts to our quality of life and to the local economy. This is accomplished by consciously integrating arts and culture into the daily life of the people of Glendale through urban design, planning, economic development, and education. For more information about the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission visit the website.

GLENDALE–With the untimely passing of long-time member and chairperson of the Board of Regents of the Prelacy Armenian Schools Lisa Gaboudian on June 6, Western Prelate Bishop Torkom Donoyan, and the Executive Council of the Western Prelacy have appointed Sarkis Ourfalian as Chairperson of the Board of Regents. 

Ourfalian has practiced law for over 35 years and is a devoted and active member of the Prelacy Armenian Schools family. He has served as the Chairperson of the School Board at Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Armenian Preschool, a School Board member at Vahan and Anoush Chamlian Armenian School, and has been a member of the Board of Regents since 2015 and treasurer since 2019.

Consequently, the Board of Regents has elected Armen Abrahamian as its next treasurer.  Abrahamian has over 30 years of leadership and management experience. He has served on numerous Boards within our community including ANC Western USA Region, Homenetmen Western USA Region (Chairperson), School Board of Richard Tufenkian Armenian Preschool, and Chairperson of the School Board at Vahan and Anoush Chamlian Armenian School.  

“Mrs. Lisa Gaboudian’s leadership and dedication will be missed by all of us. Her conviction towards the Mission of Prelacy Armenian Schools was unprecedented. Over the years, the Prelacy Armenian Schools have played a leadership role within our community, have educated the next generation of Armenian American youth and developed successful community members. We are obligated to continue on with the vision that Mrs. Gaboudian had for our Schools and Preschools, always placing importance on Armenian education,” said Sarkis Ourfalian. “With the continued support, dedication and collaboration of our Principals, Directors, School Board Members, Teachers, Parents and our community, we will continue with renewed commitment in advancing our Mission to ensure the educational growth of our students.”  

The Prelacy Armenian Schools in California are governed by the Board of Regents, which is appointed by the Prelate and Executive Council of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America. In addition to ensuring academic excellence in accordance with Federal and State guidelines and standards, the schools strive to develop a strong sense of national and spiritual values in their students while preparing them to become well-rounded and outstanding Armenian-American citizens. The students are highly encouraged to participate and contribute to the well-being of the global and local communities. The Prelacy Armenian Schools promote Armenian principles and values and the preservation of the ethnic heritage, language, culture, tradition, history, and religion of the Armenian people. The students are motivated and inspired to be actively involved in the pursuit of the Armenian Cause and strengthen the independence of Armenia, based on principles of democracy, equality, justice, and prosperity.