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She Loves Collective Opens SHELTER Installation in Downtown Glendale
GLENDALE, CA— She Loves Collective, an alliance of women artists exploring the possibility of social change through art, presents SHELTER, a temporary installation in remembrance of the 44-day Artsakh War of 2020.
Armenia is a small but storied nation that is land-locked between competing geopolitical agendas and is maneuvered as pawns in a chess game. The threat of genocide and perpetual warfare are a constant reminder of the fragility of survival for Armenia. In 2020, as the world was in the throes of a global pandemic, Armenians were shaken by an attack that led to the loss of thousands of young soldiers and innocent civilians.
Los Angeles, more specifically the City of Glendale, is home to the largest Armenian population in the United States. This installation aims to regenerate the senses and inspire renewal even in the darkest moments, inviting viewers to reflect, remember, and heal
This multimedia installation is sponsored by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission through funding from the Urban Art Fund with support from Glendale Library, Arts & Culture. The installation is currently open until January 29th located at 250 N. Orange St. Glendale, CA 91203, and is open Wednesdays – Fridays from 6 pm - 9 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm – 9 pm.
About She Loves Collective
Founded in 2017, She Loves Collective are a confluence of artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, each with their own stories to tell. Past exhibitions include SHE LOVES (a sold-out three-day art exhibit), HER RELIC (showcasing a traditional living space covered in over 500 pounds of Lavash bread), and most recently THE DISH which was on display at Tufenkian Fine Arts, and Museum of Neon Art.
The collective welcomes new members to join and become part of their larger goals of empowering women through art. To stay informed visit shelovescollective.com and follow @shelovescollective.
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About Library, Arts & Culture
Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes eight neighborhood libraries including 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. The department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. Glendale Library Arts & Culture is supported in part through the efforts of the Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust (GLACT). For more information visit GlendaleLAC.org, or contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818-548-2021 or via email at LibraryInfo@glendaleca.gov.
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About the City of Glendale & its Arts and Culture Commission
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 see the website: https://www.glendaleartsandculture.org/
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