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Church seeks material for Washington D.C. Temple exhibit
The Missionary Department of the Church is seeking material pertaining to the Washington D.C. Temple for a new exhibit.
Items being sought include artifacts, old photos, stories and video of the announcement, groundbreaking, construction, open house and dedication of the temple.
Insight into Arnold Friberg's Book of Mormon paintings
Virginia Ashdown has observed them hanging next to one another for almost nine years. There’s chiseled Ammon and his outstretched sword, unconquerable Captain Moroni and the husky 2,060 sons of Helaman, among others. As a hostess in the Book of Mormon gallery room at the LDS Church’s...
Son reflects on life of his mother, Liz Lemon Swindle
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the book "Life Lessons from Mothers of Faith," published by Covenant Communications. Of all the lessons my mother taught me, perhaps the one that has made the biggest difference has been her faith that after we have done all that we can do, God will...
Tabernacle organ heritage
Mormon Life says: There's a pretty photo gallery with this article.
For generations, musical artists have brought forth melodic beauty from the Salt Lake Tabernacle Organ. Now, a visual artist has reflected the physical beauty of the instrument in a series of 28...
Church History Museum's youth art contest deadline is June 1
The deadline for the LDS Church History Museum's International Art Competition for Youth is June 1.
Photo Gallery: The Artwork of President Packer
Mormon Life says: It’s easy to think of the general authorities only as the people we see over the pulpit in general conference, but they have talents, hobbies, and interests too. President Packer just released a book of his paintings, sketches, and carvings focusing primarily on birds called The Earth Shall Teach Thee, published by Deseret Book and the BYU Religious Studies Center. Check out a few of his paintings on our site.
Pair of Lazuli Buntings with Iris, 1983 (pg. 152)Basswood, copper foliage; 18 x 11 x 10 in.Over the years, President Packer has developed a great pastime of painting and carving. While he was...
Just Asking: Interview with Artist Liz Lemon Swindle
Mormon Life says: Liz Lemon Swindle has become famous for her paintings of religious subjects – particularly those of Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith. LDS Living recently caught up with her for the inside scoop on an artistic life.
What was it like trying to raise a family while creating your art at the same time?It was difficult. Every day was a juggling act to balance two things I loved dearly. In the end I couldn’t give up...
Free LDS printables
Mormon Mommy Blogs offers a number of LDS art prints with great quotes and scriptures for free!
'The Earth Shall Teach Thee: The Lifework of an Amateur Artist' by President Boyd K. Packer
Mormon Life says: Look for President Packer's artwork in our upcoming issue.
As a young boy, Boyd K. Packer wanted to go on a safari to Africa rather than play cops and robbers or cowboys and Indians like the others in his neighborhood. "My interest in nature evolved into...
'Madman' comic book artist reflects on 20 years, LDS faith
You’ve been quite open about your Mormon faith — you’ve even drawn an adaptation of The Book of Mormon. Had you always been part of the faith, or did you arrive at it later as part of that existential search for meaning that you mentioned? Do your beliefs inform Frank? MA: That also was...
Elder Holland, Bethesda and the art of healing
All through high school, the first years of college and his mission, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland planned to be a physician. But somewhere along the way, he changed his mind and became a teacher. As part of his message during a dinner in conjunction with the spring meeting for Collegium...
'Treasures of the Collection' focuses on Church cultural celebrations
Accordingly, we have had observances, festivals and customs over the years. Some, like the annual Old Folks Day, road shows and Gold and Green Balls have slipped into antiquity. Some are carried forward to this day, such as the annual Days of '47 celebration in Salt Lake City. Some are one-time...
{Lifestyle} Genealogy as Art
Mormon Life says: Family trees are all the rage now as people get back to their roots (no pun intended) and use their ancestry as art. Check out some of these great ideas for your home.
Photo and guide from Poppytalk.This is probably my favorite by far. I love how the frames are "hung" on the branches of the tree. For some variations on this idea, click here and here.Photo and...
Artists at work on March 23 at Church History Museum
Seven Mormon artists will be featured at this year's Artists at Work event at the LDS Church History Museum on Friday, March 23, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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