Burbank “Varak” Chapter Hosts Second Annual Art Exhibition

Burbank, CA – The Armenian Youth Federation Burbank “Varak” Chapter hosted its second annual Art Exhibition on Feb. 22 at the ACF Burbank Youth Center. The event, which was free and open to the public, brought local artists together with their community to celebrate the Armenian culture through art and allowed the hard work of the artists to be recognized in an intimate setting.

“The night was brilliant. We had phenomenal art by talented local artists of all ages, a live band, and a traditional Armenian dress up photo booth. The best part is, all of this was free and open to the general public,” said Paulina Safarian, a member of the “Varak” chapter.

With a showcasing of approximately 100 pieces by over 25 artists, the exhibition featured various forms of art including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. The artists were given an opportunity to display their work and share the inspiration and techniques used for their art.  In addition, there was a live musical performance by the local Armenian band “Ooshatsank.”

One of the guests, Stella Boghozian, also expressed her pride in being able to see a local art exhibition. “Artists are often forgotten in our communities, so I was so excited to see the various works displayed, and the passion artists showed when describing their work,” she said.

Arotin Hartounian, who had four pieces of art on display including the very popular DJ Dalai Lama, said, “The art show was particularly an exciting event because it brought together many Armenian artists, each with a different vision and approach to art-making. It’s important for Armenian artists and the community as a whole to connect with each other and know that their voice and creations are admired.”

Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most influential Armenian-American youth organization in the United States, working to advance the social, political, educational and cultural awareness of Armenian-American youth.