What is the role of art in our worship, and how does it shape and reflect our faith? Church History Museum art curator Laura Paulsen Howe introduces listeners to Alice Merrill Horne, an early champion of arts in the Church and leader in the Relief Society, as well as a mother, legislator, and educator. We discuss the importance of art in our homes, places of worship, and communities, and learn more about the Church’s efforts to gather inclusive and diverse art from members around the world through the International Art Competition.
Additional Resources:
Church History Biography: Brief Biography of Alice Merrill Horne https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/emmeline-b-wells/people/alice-smith-merrill-1868?letter=M&lang=pau
2016 Church News Article: “Poetry, Paintings, and Essays: LDS Women in Art and Culture” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/poetry-paintings-and-essays-lds-women-in-art-and-culture?lang=eng
Gospel Media Image Collections https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/images?lang=eng
International Art Competition Information: Exhibits of Past International Art Competitions https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/collection/museum/international-art-competitions?lang=eng
Participate in the 12th International Art Competition: 12th International Art Competition Details https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/museum/competition-details