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Commission approves two $10,000 sponsorships; local artists and film group thank the commission

Glendale Arts and Culture Commission · February 19, 2026
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The Glendale Arts and Culture Commission voted to sponsor the inaugural Glendale Art Show and the Glendale Youth Orchestra at $10,000 each; public commenters included an artist introducing upcoming exhibits and the Alex Film Society seeking continued festival funding.

At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission approved two separate sponsorships of up to $10,000 each: one for the inaugural Glendale Art Show presented by Armenian Arts and one for a Glendale Youth Orchestra Mahler portrait concert at the Alex Theater.

Stepan Partamian, founder and executive director of Armenian Arts, presented the proposed Glendale Art Show — an April 19, 2026 walkable arts event on North Orange Street with approximately 40 artist booths, a small performance stage and…

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