Leveraging opportunities for broader recognition of Armenian culture and history remains a top priority for AGBU. Our reputation for delivering high quality cultural content, deep subject matter expertise and an extensive base of Armenian constituents makes us a reliable and consistent choice for collaborations, partnerships, and advisory roles for high-profile cultural and humanistic organizations.
Our focused efforts help position the Armenian story—both historic and contemporary—as intrinsic to world civilization and influential on emerging cultural trends. This is expressed through museum and gallery exhibitions, art and film festivals, music and dance performances, in addition to other platforms that showcase Armenian mastery across an array of genres. This way, each layer of the rich and complex Armenian creative identity is appropriately integrated into the social fabric of the times.
We actively seek to showcase Armenian artistry at renown international festivals that attract diverse participants. Oftentimes institutions will turn to AGBU for its expertise, funding, and promotional reach; in other cases, AGBU will curate content, scout and connect talents. We also work with organizations in Armenia to bring global talents into the country to increase awareness, tourism and cultural exchange. The result for all collaborations is increased exposure and enhanced appreciation of Armenian culture through these public forums and gatherings.
Some of our strongest collaborations take place in the spheres of educational content and musical programming. With our vast resources, we offer elements that enhance audience experiences to diversify the demographic profile of the attendees.
In many instances we work together with institutions to supplement exhibitions with materials like our renown AGBU WebTalks series. This digital resource ensures that the histories being told through art and artifacts reach audiences who would otherwise not be able to view the works firsthand. We also seek out opportunities to integrate Armenian traditions into larger diversity education experiences.
We collaborate with and host performances and exhibitions at many world class venues with the aim to expose rising and established talents to broader audiences. Recent productions include events at:
New York, USA - AGBU co-sponsored a concert called “East-West” at this magnificent landmark in the heart of the city. The performance merged liturgical sounds from the Roman Catholic and Armenian Apostolic traditions, attracting a diverse audience of all faiths.
Paris, France - AGBU contributed to the restoration of cinematic masterpieces by the Armenian film giant Sergei Parajanov and later screened in an exclusive event at this French cultural landmark. A similar program was held at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MOMA).
Toronto, Canada - Uniting an international roster of talents, musicians and performers including, The Canadian Children's Opera Company, performed 'Komitas: A Canadian Tribute Celebrating the Soul of Armenian Music'.
New York, USA - AGBU hosts an annual showcase of filmmakers at the world famous Lincoln Center where producers, directors and writers compete to debut films and participate in a panel to discuss their works.
Shanghai, China - AGBU hosted a truly unique performance entitled "Sounds of the Silk Road: From Armenia to China" highlighting the connections between cultures dating back to Medieval Times when the Silk Road boosted trade between the two nations.
New York, USA - Recipients of AGBU Performing Arts Scholarships and winners of the AGBU Sayat Nova International Composition Competition are invited to showcase their talents at our biennial 'Performing Artists In Concert' at Weill Recital Hall.
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