The exhibit “Armenian Artists – A Rich Colllection of Original Armenian Art” ushers in autumn at Studio Z in Providence R.I., showcasing works in a breadth of contemporary styles and themes from a vast array of talented established Armenian artists.

The exhibit will take place September 3 – October 3 at the Butcher Block Mill (25 Eagle Street, Providence, RI 02908; 401-751-1970).

Opening Reception & Gallery Night: Thursday, September 17th, 5-9PM.

Some of the many artists on exhibit include Kevork Mourad (b.1970), three generations of  Elibekian family painters, Simon Samsonian (b.1915 – d.2003), Zareh Mutafian (b.1907 – d.1980), Reuben Nakian (b.1897 – d.1986),  Alexander Grigorian (b.1927 – d.2007), Hagop Hagopian (b.1923 – d.2013) and Rafael Atoyan (b.1931), Karnig Nalbandian (b.1916 – d.1989),  Anoush Bargamian (b.1963), Martin Barooshian (b.1929), Seda Bekarian (b.1953), Nora Chavooshian (b.1953), Samuel Gareginyan (b.1961), Emma Gregorian (b.1943), PAKRAD (b.1939), and Levon Parian (b.1954) among numerous others.

Book Signing (Saturday, September 19, 3pm): Aida Zilelian, author of the novel The Legacy of Lost Things, will be signing books.  The Legacy of Lost Things traces the lives of three generations of Armenian immigrants and tells the story of Araxi, an Armenian teenager who runs away and leaves behind a family who struggles with her disappearance.

Armenian Art at Studio Z is available to view online at http://armenianartgalleryz.com.