Category Archives: art work

🎨 Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month Through the Arts

Posted on 06/15/2025 by aratopouzian

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

Posted on 01/19/2025 by aratopouzian

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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Public Domain Day was January 1st

Posted on 01/03/2023 by aratopouzian

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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Michigan State University: Creativity in the Time of Covid-19

Posted on 03/18/2022 by aratopouzian

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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Revisiting Kegham Tazian

Posted on 09/30/2021 by aratopouzian

“Personally, I feel that the most exciting aspect of my work – the great pleasure, in fact, that I receive – is the excitement and anticipation of beginning and doing. The end is defeat, the beginning is victory”. These are … Continue reading →

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