Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Little Armenia Gateway Project Professional Peer Panel announced this month the five finalists who will submit designs for the community public art installation that will serve as the official gateway to Little Armenia in Hollywood.

Artist Heath Satow’s work is one five pieces under consideration for the Little Armenia Gateway.
(photo courtesy of Heath Satow)

The five finalists are: artist team Atanian Art Center comprised of Vladimir Atanian, Gor Atanian and Armen Kazanchyan; Ilan Averbuch; Cliff Garten; artist team Narineh Mirzaeian and Heather Roberge; and Heath Satow.

To view the proposals, visit scribd.com/document/342464500/Little-Armenia-Gateway-Project-Artist-Info-Summary.

“We are on track to create a cultural landmark that will serve as a point of pride for the Little Armenia community,” O’Farrell said.

“This gateway project is another great example of how artists strengthen a sense of place and build community pride,” said Danielle Brazell, general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

The permanent gateway will acknowledge the contributions of one of the largest Armenian populations in the country. The budget for the project is $350,000, and must cover all expenses associated with the design, fabrication and installation of the gateway project. The city will prepare the site for the artist(s) for the purpose of supporting and facilitating the installation.

Funding for the project is provided by the city of Los Angeles and the Arts Development Fee Trust Fund.