Project 1915

In Project 1915, Chicago-based artist Jackie Kazarian has created a monumental painting to mark 100 years since the beginning of the Armenian Genocide.

On the 100th anniversary of the first major genocide of the 20th century, Chicago-based artist Jackie Kazarian has created a painting of monumental scale to commemorate the victims and survivors of 1915, to honor the strength and resilience of the Armenian people, and to inspire others to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. The Armenian Genocide left 1.5 million Armenians

09/01/2021

News from Jackie Kazarian Studio - https://mailchi.mp/8d8ddca6d006/some-news-from-jackie-kazarian

04/24/2021

I just got off a conference call with my mother Armina (91) and uncle Haig (97) sharing our feelings about the news: President Biden became the first president to officially acknowledge the Armenian genocide, 106 years after it began. Here are 2 videos documenting the creation of Armenia (Hayasdan), a monumental painting I created in 6 years ago to commemorate the centennial. Genocidewatch.com identifies 11 genocide emergencies, i.e. genocides happening as I type.
http://www.project1915.org/videos

Videos — Project 1915

Ep. 44 - The Creative Spirit Never Dies a Conversation with Artist Jackie Kazarian by The Honest Field Guide • A podcast on Anchor

07/30/2020

https://anchor.fm/the-honest-field-guide/episodes/Ep--44---The-Creative-Spirit-Never-Dies-a-Conversation-with-Artist-Jackie-Kazarian-ehe3r6

Ep. 44 - The Creative Spirit Never Dies a Conversation with Artist Jackie Kazarian by The Honest Field Guide • A podcast on Anchor How in the world does a young zoology student go on to earn her B.S. in Zoology to become an international fine artist, a cultural diplomat during the Syrian refugee crisis for the United States Department of State and an entrepreneur all at the same time? Armenian-American artist Jackie Kazarian sh...

11/24/2017

Pleased to share news of Oscar Tatosian's appointment as Honorary Consul General for the new Armenia Consulate in Chicago! Congratulations, Oscar!

We are pleased to announce that Armenia will soon establish a Consular Post - Honorary Consulate in Chicago with a Consular District covering Midwestern United States. Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia appointed Mr. Oscar Tatosian to serve as Armenia’s Honorary Consul in Chicago. The Chicago Consular office thus becomes Armenia’s third Honorary Consulate in USA, following the offices established in Fresno and Las Vegas in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Congratulations to Mr. Oscar Tatosian, who comes from a business background and brings to the job his numerous talents, years of experience and community service.

04/27/2016

THE BAMBIR is back in Chicago after a tour to SXSW and California. See them perform tomorrow 4/28 at Richard J. Daley Center . Also, Friday is the last day to see the installation of my painting "Armenia." Thanks to everyone who came out to support Armenia Under the Picasso!

Thank you , it was a very productive month. Thanks Twenty Four Seven Rehearsals (a house and a studio combined) it's the best option for a band on tour.
A big shout out to Grounded Productions , who not only put on a gig for us, but set us up for some sessions at Twenty Four Seven Rehearsals , and sponsored our show in Berkeley: our good friends are on to big things.
Thanks K'noup for a great night at Silence the Lies Rock the Truth VIII! And our man behind the lens, Avo Kambourian!
Thanks Stereotrain Rehearsal & Recording Studios for the Jams! We'll be back out to see you all soon.
And now Chicago! Find us on 28th of April at Richard J. Daley Center For Project 1915!

04/26/2016

LAST CHANCE TO SEE "ARMENIA" EXHIBITION AT DALEY CENTER. Closing out the month of Armenia Under the Picasso with an awesome band from Armenia. THE BAMBIR will rock out Daley Plaza on Thursday, April 28, noon. Think Frank Zappa meets The Pogues...in Armenia!

Mark Gavoor Ensemble Free Concert at Daley Plaza Friday, April 22, noon