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EXHIBIT- Upcoming Exhibits, Armenian Library & Museum of America, Watertown, MA

We are delighted to announce our upcoming schedule of exhibits at ALMA.
There will be three new exhibits opening this month at the Museum, and two
exhibits - in the Gallery. We hope you can find the time to visit.

Museum

November 20, 2005 - June 20, 2006

Undercover: Armenian Textiles of Bed and Bath

The exhibit highlights domestic textiles and accessories from the Museum's
collections that were made for domestic use, not public display, including
embroidered beddings, lingerie, bathhouse tools, embroidered towels, and other
objects of the boudoir and bathhouse.

November 20 -December 30, 2005

Traditional Water Rituals

The exhibit examines the symbolism of purifying water in Armenian culture, both
Christian and pre-Christian. This belief system is expressed through the vishaps
(ancient dragons who hoard water rather than gold), the fortune telling rituals
of Hampartzoum, fertility rituals of Vartivar, salvation through Baptism.

November 27- December 30, 2005

Putting Armenia on the Map: Armenia in Cartography

The exhibit showcases the rich map collection at ALMA and the shifting location
of "Armenia" as expressed through maps, from the factual to the fanciful.

The Bible Exhibit has been extended until January 8, 2006, and Marsha
Odabashian's solo exhibit of art work will be showcased in the Gallery until
November 30.

Gallery

Also opening at ALMA, an exhibit of the Artists of the Turtle Studios.

November 10 - December 18, 2005

Turtle Studios is an artist-run educational and cultural arts community. All of
its activities are geared towards providing a safe and grounded place where
people of all traditions, cultures, ages, economic means, with or without prior
art experiences, can make their own art. Opening Reception Thursday, November
10, at 7-9 p.m. at ALMA.

ALMA is also organizing a holiday art show entitled "Armenian Miniatures" which
will run between December 3, 2005 and January 10, 2006. This unconventional
exhibit will showcase small-scale artwork for "show-and-sell". Note: all artists
interested in submitting their work may do so until November 24. If you are
looking for something special and unique, yet affordable to get as a holiday
gift, make sure to stop by the Gallery at ALMA. You can also browse the wide
selection of Armenian gifts at ALMA's Gift Shop: 80% of our selection comes
directly from Armenia.

The Museum is open Thursdays 6-9 PM, and Friday through Sunday 1-5 PM. Museum
admission charge is $5 for adults, $2 for students, and FREE for ALMA members
and children under12. If you have questions, or would like to schedule a tour,
call ALMA offices at 617-926-2562 ext. 3, or visit our website www.almainc.org.

Armenian Library and Museum of America, Inc.
65 Main Street
Watertown MA 02472
USA

Tel: 617 926 2562
Fax: 617 926 0175
Web: www.almainc.org




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