Category Archives: art
🎨 Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month Through the Arts
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and this year, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on what that means—not just for me as an Armenian-American, but for the entire creative community here in Michigan. Earlier this month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially proclaimed … Continue reading
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Michigan Creates Podcast: Gathering Insights for Season 2
Last year, I had the privilege of launching Michigan Creates, a podcast series dedicated to celebrating the incredible artists and cultural organizations that call Michigan home. From visual artists to musicians, from theater groups to community organizations, the talent across … Continue reading
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Michigan Creates, New Podcast Series
For several years I served proudly on the Michigan Arts & Cultural Council (MACC) through appointments by both Governor Snyder and Whitmer. The experience I gained being a council member exposed me to abundance of artists and arts organizations in … Continue reading
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Tagged amazon, apple podcast, Ara Topouzian, art organizations, artists, Arts, culture, fyp, marketing, michigan, michigan creates, musicians, painters, podcast, promotion, spotify, writers, youtube
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Armenian Float Triumphs at the Rose Bowl Parade: A Celebration of Culture and Creativity
The Rose Bowl Parade, an annual spectacle known for its breathtaking floral floats, recently witnessed a momentous victory as the Armenian float stole the show, earning accolades for its stunning design and cultural significance. In a celebration of art, craftsmanship, … Continue reading
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The Next Generation and Cultural Continuity
Armenia, with its rich history and vibrant cultural heritage, has faced numerous challenges throughout the years. Recently, the conflict in Artsakh has left an indelible mark on the Armenian diaspora, highlighting the need to fortify cultural bonds in the face … Continue reading
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Public Domain Day was January 1st
January 1st of each year marks Public Domain Day. I have to be honest and tell you that I had never paid attention to this annual “holiday”, but this year there seems to be some additional buzz surrounding the different … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Authors, Charlie Chaplin, creative, Hemingway, Jazz Singer, Metropolis, movies, music, Public Domain, Sherlock Holmes
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A Cultural Experience Performing at The Hawk
In the last few years, I have tried to avoid writing blog posts about my performances as I am really looking to create content in these postings which may be more thought provoking or promotional of other topics. However, I … Continue reading
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Michigan State University: Creativity in the Time of Covid-19
In this blog I have often discussed how the pandemic affected Michigan artists. The ability to adjust to an environment that disabled the ability to perform in front of a live audience, to be able to see instant gratification for … Continue reading
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March is Arts Advocacy Month
“The arts create connection, community, belonging, and joy. In the worst of times, the arts create all of that and more—and most of all, the arts create hope” from the American for the Arts website. As a council member of … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, art, CAN, culture, Farmington Hills, Funding, MACC, michigan, Novi, policy
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HYE Times 