Tonoyan runs the Art Centre of Social Studies (ACOSS) artist residency program in Yerevan, and is currently developing an international exchange involving organizations in Ireland, Greece, Portugal and Georgia. He has also realized many community-engaged art projects in Armenia and abroad involving at-risk groups including refugees, children and the homeless. Tonoyan wanted to present his work, meet with local artists and organizations and learn more about the management of residency programs in the US.

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