Armenian culture thrives across the world as a key marker of our unique national identity. Music and the arts, literature and architecture, as well as ancient, folk and religious traditions help drive the AGBU mission to uplift Armenian lives through creative expression. Over the decades, AGBU has launched an array of cultural initiatives that connect Armenians in every generation across the world. We also encourage rising talents to explore their potentials, and we partner with world-class institutions to share our gifts with global audiences.
To raise the profile of the rich Armenian culture among broader audiences, we collaborate locally and globally with world class institutions that value the Armenian contribution to civilization—from ancient and traditional to contemporary and experimental. We have also launched a creative accelerator program to showcase Armenian culture to the world and to improve infrastructure for artistic entrepreneurship in Armenia.
We are committed to supporting the initiatives of Armenian institutions that guide our culture forward, such as the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Matenadaran, the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Artsakh Chamber Orchestra. Recognizing these institutions as the custodians of much of our shared cultural inheritance, we provide funding and administrative support to sustain their various endeavors.
The AGBU Arts Department creates valuable opportunities for rising Armenian talents to enhance their professional credentials—whether performing on renowned stages, pursuing mentorships through Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships, competing in the Sayat Nova International Composition Competition or receiving AGBU Performing Arts Scholarships.
AGBU emphasizes positive identity formation starting early in life. We offer our youth diverse experiences to forge lifelong bonds, share favorite hobbies and pastimes, discover their ancestral roots and feel a sense of belonging to a rich and unique culture. Find out more about our camps, athletics, homeland discovery and volunteering programs.
AGBU understands that each Armenian community offers a fresh perspective on Armenian cultural themes, based on generation, location and regional influences. We support a host of local community arts initiatives, from theatre groups, dance troupes, choral and music ensembles to visual arts collectives and more—all to perpetuate the vibrant Armenian creative spirit.
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