Prelacy Hosts Annual Youth Drawing Exhibit

 

Under the Auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Hagopian, Prelate, the Prelacy’s annual youth drawing exhibit was held at the Armenian Prelacy of Canada’s hall on the evening of June 8, 2007.

 

The artistic director of the exhibit was renowned artist Areg Elibekian, whose father, uncle and brother are also prominent artists. During his closing speech, Elibekian emphasized the importance of introducing children to art, especially Armenian art.

 

During the weekend, more than 200 people attended the exhibit, where two to three drawings from each participant were on display. The drawings’ themes varied from the Armenian church, Armenia and also depicted the personal and national sentiments of the artists. Participants at the Exibit were: Arevig Afarian, Lori Afarian, Nareg Assrabian, Simon Baghdassarian, Arek Bakloyan, Aren Kassarjian, Armen Keshgerian, Nairi Ketchigian, Arto Lalevian, Katarina Melkonian, Talar Ohanian and Alice Zaparian.

 

The exhibit, will remain open for the public at the Armenian Prelacy of Canada hall for the week

 

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