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January 19, 2026
AGBU and Creative Armenia Proudly Announce Recipients of Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships 2026
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AGBU and Creative Armenia have jointly announced the recipients of the 2026 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships—a one-year program that provides five exceptional artists with a $5,000 grant, mentorships with industry leaders, and diverse promotional opportunities.
As partner with Creative Armenia since the inception of its fellowship program, AGBU expressed its congratulations and best wishes to the 2026 recipients, including visual artist Garush Melkonyan; composer and musician Joseph Bohigian; filmmaker Ophelia Harutyunyan; musician and sound designer Armen Papyan; and writer Lika Zakaryan.
“Every year, the latest cohort of Creative Armenia Fellows once again proves that there is never a shortage of exceptional creative talent across the Armenian World. We wish the 2026 Fellows a transformative experience that will boost their careers in substantive and meaningful ways,” stated Ani Manoukian, AGBU Central Board member.
The five selected Fellows will join the Creative Armenia-AGBU alumni community, including musicians, visual artists, curators, filmmakers, writers, and animators who have already received Creative Armenia and AGBU support, accelerating their careers and now serving as cultural ambassadors for Armenia.
“We are proud to enter a new season of partnership with AGBU,” said Garin Hovannisian, founder of Creative Armenia. “Together we are creating a new wave of Armenian culture, which will be felt for generations to come.”
For more information about the 2026 Fellows and the program, visit creativearmenia.org/creative-armenia-agbu-fellowships.
Creative Armenia is a global arts foundation for the Armenian people, dedicated to discovering, developing, producing, and promoting innovative talent.
AGBU, a trusted name across the Diaspora and Armenia for over a century, has opened many doors for talented Armenians through such offerings as university-level performing arts scholarships, summer internships, and other professional development opportunities under the aegis of the AGBU Performing Arts Department, established in the United States in 2012 and in Europe in 2016.
For Inquiries:
Communications Manager
Narine Harutyunyan / narine@creativearmenia.org
Creative Armenia
28/3 Saryan Street
Yerevan, Armenia
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