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survivors, will be critical to telling the story of Armenians, per Shushan Karapetian, deputy director of the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, and a member of the museum's permanent exhibition committee. These accounts will likely include survivor interviews preserved by the USC Shoah Foundation.
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A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in July 2021. In November 2022, the museum celebrated the completion of the first phase of construction, featuring the parking garage and building foundation. Structural steel fabrication commenced in December 2023, and the first structural steel beams were
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Sedda Antekelian, an education and outreach specialist with the Shoah Foundation, and another member of the museum's permanent exhibition committee, has stated that oral histories that may be included can give voice to more contemporary issues, like the dual identity of Armenian Americans.
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The Armenian American Museum's board of trustees is composed of ten Armenian American cultural, philanthropic, and religious non-profit organizations who have united in common cause for a landmark center that will serve the entire community.
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In 2022, the museum launched its Young Professionals Committee to promote the mission of the museum and to connect young professionals. The committee was later renamed the Young Leaders Council. In 2024, the group started a
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In 2015, the museum's board of trustees was established, entrusting the governance of the project to ten Armenian American cultural, philanthropic, and religious non-profit organizations. The Board of Trustees includes the
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During the museum's acquisition of exhibits, Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian stated that “The Armenian culture and history will be the main focus, but we are also planning to present other
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In 2019, the Glendale City Council approved schematic designs for an $ 18.5-million makeover of the city's Central Park. The park is being reconfigured by the city to accommodate the museum.
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In 2018, the Glendale City Council approved the design of the museum and directed City Staff to negotiate the final Ground Lease Agreement for museum's site at Central Park.
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The Executive Team provides leadership, strategic planning, and operational support to advance the mission and vision of the Armenian American Museum.
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The temporary exhibition galleries will host exhibitions on diverse cultures, subject matters, and experiences to serve as a multicultural bridge.
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The backside of the museum is designed to open onto a new central plaza designed by SWA Group. The plaza will connect the museum with the
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surrounding the city of Glendale. The two-story museum will include an indoor auditorium and a demonstration kitchen.
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The Learning Center will feature state-of-the-art classrooms and offer educational programs for visitors.
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2022-2023 State Budget, which allocates $ 10 million in new funding for the museum.
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In 2014, during planning of commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the
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secured $ 3 million in the 2017-2018 State Budget signed by Governor
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The museum's Permanent Exhibition Committee includes scholars from
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In 2015, four museum designs, by Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design,
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The nearly 60,000-square-foot museum was designed by Glendale’s
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Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California
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The Auditorium will present public programming including
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to an execution site outside the city (March-June 1915).
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Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America
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