Maya Potter; Arsen Vardanyan; Lilit Simonyan; Mamikon Varderesyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Stepan Kakosyan; Gagik Mkhitaryan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri Is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Arsen Vardanyan; Frrik Show; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Maya Potter; Arsen Vardanyan; Lilit Simonyan; Mamikon Varderesyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Stepan Kakosyan; Gagik Mkhitaryan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri Is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps.Join the group to create a mosaic mural like the ones they've made in their own neighborhood back in Armenia. Activities for all ages. This workshop is made possible by support from the JHM Foundation.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Arsen Vardanyan; Frrik Show; Stepan Kakosyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Gagik Khodavirdi; Arsen Vardanyan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
[Not Recorded]; Arsen Vardanyan; Lilit Simonyan; Mamikon Varderesyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Stepan Kakosyan; Gagik Mkhitaryan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri Is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Join the group to create a mosaic mural like the ones they've made in their own neighborhood back in Armenia. Activities for all ages. This workshop is made possible by support from the JHM Foundation.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Gagik Khodavirdi; Frrik Show; Stepan Kakosyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Gagik Khodavirdi; Arsen Vardanyan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Arsen Vardanyan; Frrik Show; Stepan Kakosyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Gagik Khodavirdi; Arsen Vardanyan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Ashkhen Khudaverdyan; Arsen Vardanyan; Lilit Simonyan; Mamikon Varderesyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Stepan Kakosyan; Gagik Mkhitaryan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri Is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Join the group to create a mosaic mural like the ones they've made in their own neighborhood back in Armenia. Activities for all ages. This workshop is made possible by support from the JHM Foundation.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Arsen Vardanyan; Frrik Show; Stepan Kakosyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Gagik Khodavirdi; Arsen Vardanyan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Ashkhen Khudaverdyan; Arsen Vardanyan; Lilit Simonyan; Mamikon Varderesyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Stepan Kakosyan; Gagik Mkhitaryan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri Is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Join the group to create a mosaic mural like the ones they've made in their own neighborhood back in Armenia. Activities for all ages. This workshop is made possible by support from the JHM Foundation.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Emilen Khudaverdyan; Frrik Show; Stepan Kakosyan; Mamikon Varderesyan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
; Arsen Vardanyan; Lilit Simonyan; Mamikon Varderesyan; Larisa Zhamakochyan; Stepan Kakosyan; Gagik Mkhitaryan; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri Is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Join the group to create a mosaic mural like the ones they've made in their own neighborhood back in Armenia. Activities for all ages. This workshop is made possible by support from the JHM Foundation.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
; Panali; Armen Hyusnunts; Artak Gevorgyan; Arto Tuncboyaciyan; Edgar Sahakyan; Gagik Khodavirdi; Vahagn Hayrapetyan;; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
; Panali; Armen Hyusnunts; Artak Gevorgyan; Arto Tuncboyaciyan; Edgar Sahakyan; Gagik Khodavirdi; Vahagn Hayrapetyan;; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
; Frrik Show; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Nairi Khatchadourian; Frrik Show; Gyumri is a city of arts and crafts. A group of young artists created an initiative called Gyumri is Our Home, with the idea to beautify the city and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Using social media, they bring together thousands of youth for creative projects, like murals made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Learn the techniques of frrik, a traditional Armenian spinning top toy, revived by this group of artists in Gyumri. This session is made possible by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation and HIKE Armenia.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
