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Vishnu, the Preserver, is one of the most revered deities in the Hindu pantheon, and he and his incarnation, Krishna, have sparked more loving devotion (bhakti) than any other. Using exquisite art objects from the Indian subcontinent, Loving Devotion illuminates the rich heritage and symbolism of Hindu worship in the lives of believers.

After the MOA held a successful press conference and exhibition preview for the local media just before

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2014

Since the opening of

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Representatives from the churches and museums in Europe and New York that have loaned artwork for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BYU MOA TO HOST GALLERY RECEPTION IN COLLABORATION WITH BYU ARTS CONCERT FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHS OF EDWARD BURTYNSKY PROVO, UT - The Brigham Young University Museum of Art (MOA) will host a reception Wednesday, September 25 from 6-7 p.m. directly preceding a concert by Amsterdam-based music group, Hexnut, which will feature music inspired by selected Burtynsky works. The reception, held on the Lower Level of the MOA, will provide an opportunity for visitors to participate in gallery discussions with museum curators and educators about works from Edward Burtynsky: The Industrial Sublime, an exhibition currently on view in the MOA. Refreshments will also be served. While visitors to the reception do not need to attend the concert, Museum staff hope the opportunity offers concert attendees a chance to familiarize themselves with Burtynsky

The Salt Lake Tribune recently published a shortlist of the top three reader-ranked museums in Utah, and the BYU Museum of Art made the list. Read the full story here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2013 BYU MOA anticipates record-breaking museum attendance for U.S. debut of popular religious paintings from Europe PROVO, UT - The Brigham Young University (BYU) Museum of Art (MOA) announced plans this month to bring nearly two dozen religious paintings by Carl Bloch, Heinrich Hofmann and Frans Schwartz to Utah - most of which have never been on view in the United States - for an all-new exhibition opening in November, titled

Artists featured in the BYU MOA's current contemporary art exhibition, 'Work To Do: Trent Alvey, Pam Bowman, Jann Haworth, Amy Jorgensen' will lead a series of workshops geared toward teen girls and their female mentors. Each artist will personally guide participants through the exhibition followed by an art-making activity related to selected exhibition themes. Information about registration for the free workshops can be found by contacting the MOA education department at moa_publicprograms@byu.edu or 801-422-8258. May 31 | 1 - 4 pm Jann Haworth Create soft sculptures, and learn about how Haworth uses repurposed domestic materials for her artwork. June 28 | 1- 4 pm Amy Jorgensen Discuss and explore issues relating to self-image and gender roles, and create art that expresses your feelings about them. July 19 | 1- 4 pm Trent Alvey Examine the affect labeling can have on women, and create art that challenges female stereotypes in popular culture. August 16 | 1- 4 pm Pam Bowman Create woven sculptures, and explore traditional and non-traditional definitions of “women