Gary Assadourian

Ana and Gary Assadourian

Art and Music

Gary Assadourian is an artist, professional composer and pianist.He is a resident artist with the South Carolina Arts Commission in original musical composition.His educational background is from Rutgers College in New Jersey and Columbia University in New York City.Before coming to live in South Carolina he resided in the New York - Manhattan area and studied many subjects including, theatre, dance, martial arts, languages, and many other subjects available to experience in such a thriving multi-cultural metropolitan area.

He has worked as a missionary in Armenia, the first Christian nation as the country made its' difficult transition out of the communist system of government.He often went into the war zone areas to bring the light of Christ to the people.He has traveled worldwide and played many concerts to a variety of audiences.He has also taught piano and theatre internationally, including Jerusalem.He speaks several languages fluently, which has helped with the variety of people he has taught.As a humanitarian, the main focus is on the development of the mind and spirit of the children.

Ana and Gary have taught at the Art Museum at Springmaid and set up their original education programs.
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Gary and Ana won "Most Education Project" at the Burroughs & Chapin Kids Art Festival which was an all day event for all local children.
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Gary was also the recipient of "Teacher of the Year" by students' submissions to the Wal-Mart Corporation in 2004-2005.
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Gary and Ana love traveling and meeting new people.

The reception will feature new works by 60 local artists, wine, cheese and music by pianist Gary Assadourian.