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Groundbreaking Armenian/LGBTQIA Art Exhibit Opens Worldwide Submissions
March 15, 2018 @ 8:00 am - April 27, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
Glendale, CA – Roslin Art Gallery, the Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society (GALAS) and Abril Bookstore have joined forces in organizing a first of its kind art exhibition in June 2018 titled, THE MANY FACES OF ARMENIANS: A Celebration of Queer-Armenian Art, to be held during LGBT Pride Month at Roslin Art Gallery in Glendale, CA. Submissions for artwork are now open.
Experiences of queerness and/or otherness are common to both Armenian and LGBTQIA+ communities, who share a history of oppression under different contexts. In a diverse city such as Los Angeles, the experiences of being queer or other are constantly evolving, while in different parts of the world, they remain taboo. The purpose of this exhibit is to bring these experiences to light and, ultimately, to celebrate what is considered to be queer or other.
This is a call to all artists of Armenian descent, whether or not you identify as LGBTQIA+, to submit artwork that embodies notions of queerness and/or otherness. The deadline for submissions is April 27, 2018. Each artist may display up to 3 works of art. Selected artists will be notified by May 7. Participants will be responsible for shipping their works. All submissions should include a one paragraph bio, an artist statement about the work and at least 3 images of each piece – showing the full image and details. Works will be made available for sale.
Both GALAS and Abril Bookstore are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year. GALAS is celebrating its 20th year of fostering a safe and supportive network for LGBTQ people of Armenian descent. Over the course of two decades, the organization has been at the forefront in raising awareness to empower the worldwide LGBTQ Armenian community and champion equality. Abril Bookstore is celebrating 40 years of service as a cultural hub to the Armenian community of Los Angeles, providing a source of knowledge and a space for a variety of activities. Collaborations between such organizations are aimed at building crucial bridges between the LGBTQ and Armenian communities.
Email inquiries and submissions to: queerhyeart@gmail.com or call Roslin Art Gallery at (818) 241-0611.
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CONTACT: Arno Yeretzian at Roslin Art Gallery (818) 241-0611 /queerhyeart@gmail.com
