8th International Art Competition Exhibition

SALT LAKE CITY — Artwork from the 8th

International Art Competition sponsored by the Church History Museum

for Latter-day Saint artists is on display at the Conference Center in

Salt Lake City from now until Oct. 11, 2009.

The 2009 exhibit features 197 works selected

from 1,089 entries representing a worldwide range of cultural

traditions, styles and media. Artists from 44 countries submitted

entries based on the theme: \"Remembering the Great Things of God.\"

\"Art is a great bridge,\" said Ray Halls, exhibit

manager. \"We might speak different languages and live in different

cultures, but this type of artistic expression shows we're really more

alike than different. We're all brothers and sisters.\"

Exhibit hours are Monday through Saturday, 10

a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed April 4-5 for general conference. While not required, tour reservations can be made

by calling 801-240-4615. The general information number is

801-240-3310. The exhibit can also be viewed on the Internet at

www.lds.org/museum.