Creative Armenia

Meet the 2024 East-West Residents: 3 powerhouse artists from Armenia embarking on a month-long creative residency at the Villa Empain, the prestigious cultural hub of the Boghossian Foundation in Brussels. 🔗Learn more at creativearmenia.org/residency

Meet Artavazd Yeghiazaryan, a screenwriter and writer known for his engaging storytelling. At the Villa Empain in Brussels, Artavazd will focus on adapting The Secret of The Dragon Stone into an animated film. 🔗Learn more at creativearmenia.org/armenian-artis…

Introducing our next East-West Resident, Ani Asatryan. An imaginative writer, she crafts narratives that transcend borders and resonate with audiences worldwide. At the Villa Empain, is currently finalizing “Er,” her new diary-based novel. 🔗Learn more at creativearmenia.org/armenian-artis…

Meet Khoren Matevosyan, a visual artist with a distinct style, whose works capture imagination. At the Villa Empain, Khoren will dedicate his creative resources to creating carpet patterns that redefine the traditional art form. 🔗Learn more at creativearmenia.org/armenian-artis…

With a mission of making the art of theater accessible to children across Armenia, the Bebook Theatre Bus embarks on journeys far and wide, spreading the joy of fairy tale characters brought to life. 1/2

Want to shape the future of the creative industries in Armenia? We're now looking for a Grant Writer to join our team and help define the trajectory of a number of exciting programs. Learn more about the position and apply by May 19 at creativearmenia.org/vacancy-grant-…

On April 24, along with millions of Armenians worldwide, we honor the memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.

11-year-old Vrej knows what living in war feels like with every bone in his body. @Sareenhai, filmmaker and our Creative Armenia-@AGBU Fellow, captures his story in her upcoming documentary, My Sweet Land. More about the film in @Cineuropa article: cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/…

What is it like to be a woman filmmaker working in Armenia? Nare Leone Ter-Gabrielyan and @Sareenhai, directors and our Creative Armenia-@AGBU Fellows, answer that and many other questions in their new interview with @Cineuropa and @dabbatescianni. 🔗cineuropa.org/en/interview/4…

Three generations of men; a hundred-year-old war; one movie. Alexis Pazoumian’s documentary about the #Artsakh/#Karabakh War, The Black Garden, has been selected to premiere at the prestigious @cphdox. Watch the trailer at vimeo.com/924290915 With @agbu

On the intersection of photo and sound lies Connection, an audio-visual installation by visual artist, cinematographer, and our 2022 Creative Armenia-@AGBU Fellow Suren Tadevosyan. The creative work uses color, light, and technology to highlight the power of touch and connection.

Jazz vocalist and 2023 Creative Armenia-@AGBU Fellow Lucy Yeghiazaryan breathes new life into timeless melodies with the release of the double single “Arajin Siro Yerge” & “The Wind & the Rain in Your Hair.” Listen to the songs on all platforms at orcd.co/presavearajins…

Enveloped in the busyness of Yerevan, photographer and creative leader Vahan Stephanyan found freedom from his routine at the Villa Empain in Brussels. Read about the Brussels revelations in our exclusive interview with our East-West Resident creativearmenia.org/growing-past-w…

Away from the hustle and bustle, photographer Vahan Stephanyan spent a transformative month at the Villa Empain in Brussels. Get ready for the chance to reflect on your creative career by becoming an East-West Resident. 📍Learn more and apply by APR 3 at creativearmenia.org/residency

Completing the first draft for a graphic novel – check. Creating a soundtrack for it – check. Meeting an iconic comic artist – check. Read about all the Brussels adventures of Shamiram Khachatryan, comic artists and our 2023 East-West Resident, at🔗creativearmenia.org/comic-pilgrima…

For comic artist Shamiram Khachatryan, the one month at the Villa Empain in Brussels was all about productivity, creativity, and unexpected discoveries. 📍Learn more about East-West Residency and apply by APR 3 at creativearmenia.org/residency

Register now to join the Zoom infosession on March 22 at 3pm (EVN Time) and learn more about our East-West Residency from our team and the residency alumna, comic artist Shamiram Khachatryan. 🔸Language: Armenian 🔗Registration Link: bit.ly/48NCH2U

Fusing the best of folk, jazz, and pop, the Miqayel Voskanyan Trio, represented by Oberton, captivated listeners with an improvisational performance at the Kitchen Lab. Supported by Artbox, the two projects joined forces to deliver an unforgettable concert to a live audience.

Finally able to break away from his routine, visual artist Narek Barseghyan spent a month at the Villa Empain in Brussels, exploring his creative practice and the dynamic European city. Learn more about the adventures of our 2023 East-West Resident at🔗creativearmenia.org/the-big-escape…

Ready for a career-defining experience? The East-West Residency offers artists from Armenia an opportunity to spend a month at the Villa Empain, a cultural haven located in Brussels. All expenses are covered by the program. Learn more & apply by APR 3 at creativearmenia.org/residency