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NEW EXHIBITION

Neighborhood Ecology logo with letters made up of broken up teal-tinted map
January 31 – May 9, 2026 
Framed vintage postcard with overlaying text that says "This is some Place."

To love Southern California is to love its vibrancy, diversity, and the dynamic communities tucked in its storied neighborhoods. Neighborhood Ecology brings together a group of local artists whose work highlights different aspects of various Southern California environs: how the area is seen by non-locals, how it is experienced by its residents, and how the community celebrates their identity. The artwork explores the many facets of the region – its boosterism, its visible societal concerns, its flora and fauna, its historic manmade landmarks, and its passionate residents. 

 

In addition to the professional artists featured in Neighborhood Ecology, young artists from all five high schools in Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) are presenting artwork that examines their own neighborhoods. This is the library’s third GUSD collaborative partnership, which seeks to highlight and nurture the burgeoning talent of exceptional students.  

Featured Artists

Andrea Bersaglieri 
Jonathan Casella 
Christopher Chinn 
Baha Danesh

Susan Feldman

Aroussiak Gabrielian
Jazmin Garcia
Josh Hash 
IBARRA
Fredrik Lidskog/Impermanent Art

Megan Mueller
Jynx Prado
Felix Quintana 
Jaime Scholnick

with the students of Glendale Unified School District

Glendale Unified School District logo

Bushra Alam
David Alanis
Tony Aleksandryan 
Keila Amaya
Miles Armstrong
Evelina Babich 
Julia Balajonda
Hakob Barsamyan and 
Nicolas Bautista
Fiona Beginian
Kiara Brown
Violetta Castro-Brownstein
Rowan Clark
Donovan Da Silva
Emanoel Davoodi Masihi
Angelina Dayan

Sandy Elyas
Mei Evangelisti
Nairi Gaprelian
Rebecca Garcia
Vanessa Godinez
Austin Gonzaga
Laurel Gunnell
Leah Han
Karina Hartenyan
Nicole Hayrapetian 
Kaylin Hwang
Marco Jones
mariam karabyan
Maya Khachikyan 
Salvine Khanzadyan 
Mkhitar Khodadadi 

Hyeona Kim
Jiae Kim
Matilda King
Gisela Kizirian
Yejoon Lee
Vaughn Mansourian
Saro Markarian
Paola Marquez
Fritzy Martinez
Maya Martinez
Matthew Matevosian
Chassiel Medina
Ellie Meier
Yohan Monzury Padilla
Maria Muradova
Anton Orlov

Tristan Pelaez
Eli Reeves Tordilla
Jaelynn Romano
Jaden Ryley 
Syuzi Samvelyan
Artur Sanosyan
Kaelem Santos
Daniel Sarkisian
Anahit Shahbazyan
Amil Shibu
Jemmi Simonyan
Harmony Smith
Nicolas Sulvaran 
Elin Talverdi
Alexa Toledo Olivares
Isabella Trejo-Galvez
Sophia Zadoorian

Representing:

Anderson W. Clark High School | Crescenta Valley High School | Daily High School | Glendale High School | Herbert Hoover High School

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This exhibition is part of the 2026 Hyper SoCal initiative, which brings awareness to nonprofit and municipal art venues supporting working artists in Southern California. 

Exhibit-related Programs:

  • Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM: Make It! Cyanotype with Felix Quintana - Create a cyanotype with exhibiting artist Felix Quintana at this all ages craft workshop.

  • Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Trokas Duras Film Screening and Discussion with filmmaker Jazmin Garcia.

  • Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM: ARTful Conversations is an innovative program at Brand that uses art as a portal for writing poetry. Presented by the Brand Associates.

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Artist Open House - Save the date! More info coming soon.

  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM: ARTful Conversations is an innovative program at Brand that uses art as a portal for writing poetry. Presented by the Brand Associates.

Accompanying Booklist:

Neighborhood Ecology celebrates the magic of SoCal's diverse environments and vibrant communities, while acknowledging its troubled histories and ongoing societal concerns. This booklist provides Glendale Library, Arts & Culture materials as a companion piece to dig into what is unique about Southern California and the life it holds.

Image above: Josh Hash, Los Liones from Reliquary Series (2019 – ongoing), Mixed-media painted sculpture using vintage postcard from Southern California, 4 x 6 in. Image courtesy of the artist

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