GLENDALE – The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California proudly presents the world premiere of “Hope Rising,” a special project celebrating Armenian dance, music, and culture.
The “Hope Rising” project is a production of Nico Nazar Creative starring the Gevorkian Dance Academy with original musical score by Albert Bulbulyan.
The project was filmed at the construction site of the highly anticipated cultural and educational center.
Watch the “Hope Rising” project and contribute to the museum project at ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org/HopeRising.
Major contributors to the “Hope Rising” project include:
Produced by Nico Nazar Creative
Directed by Vahik Pirhamzei
Dance Performance by Gevorkian Dance Academy
Music Written by Albert Bulbulyan
Music Produced by Vahik Pirhamzei
Edited by Chris Damadyan
Cinematography by Sepo Dermardirousian
Drone Operation by Hrant Gulesserian
The highly anticipated cultural and educational center is currently under construction in the museum campus at Glendale Central Park. The first phase of construction, featuring the museum parking garage and building foundation, has been completed. The second phase, featuring the two-level museum building superstructure, is currently underway.
The museum’s mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The museum will offer a wide range of public programming through the Permanent Exhibition, Temporary Exhibitions, Auditorium, Learning Center, Demonstration Kitchen, Archives Center, and more.
