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Campus News

Long-time BYU donor Jack Wheatley leaves behind a legacy of service, humility

By Cassidy Wixom
November 06, 2020 12:00 AM
Jack Wheatley was one of the first people to show up and help whenever a need arose at BYU. He selflessly dedicated countless hours, effort and funds to improving BYU in priceless ways.
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Art

Closing this week, 'A Studio of Her Own' exhibit features powerful lessons for 2020

By Maddie Christensen
September 09, 2020 12:00 AM
Home builders. Survivors. Trend-setters. Fighters. Standing in the gallery of BYU’s Museum of Art, students can almost hear them whispering from the walls.
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Campus

BYU Museum of Art reopening in August, preparing for new changes

By Spencer Mcwilliams
July 07, 2020 12:00 AM
The BYU Museum of Art announced today it has received approval from BYU to reopen to the public on August 17.
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Healthy Living

4 fun things to do in Provo this summer

By Sam Bigelow
June 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Here are several free and paid activities for adventurous BYU students looking for things to do in their downtime.
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Art

BYU students enjoy a 'Night at the Museums'

By Sadie Anderson
January 23, 2018 12:00 AM
It was a cold Friday night when BYU students Kelsey and Brent Dorff decided to have a date night at the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum.
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Art

Visitors give love at the Springville Museum of Art

By Danielle Jardine
March 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Visitors to the Springville Museum of Art found pink and red heart-shaped sticky notes plastered to the gallery walls during 'I Heart Art Week' last month.
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Art

MOA exhibit celebrates national parks

By Jennifer Ball
May 23, 2016 12:00 AM
The BYU Museum of Art has launched a new exhibit commemorating the centennial anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service.
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Art

5 ways BYU students can survive finals

By Theresa Davis
April 11, 2016 12:00 AM
It's the home stretch of the semester, so here are some activities on campus and around Provo to keep you motivated until you finish that last final exam.
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Art

Museum of Art opts for student security guards, not Plexiglas

By Whitney Hales
January 31, 2016 12:00 AM
Rachel Dorius typically stands apart from the crowd in her security uniform. She watches over the many art enthusiasts who fill the exhibit and chatter excitedly about the pieces hanging on the wall. Dorius's main task is to make sure the guests enjoy their experience without getting too close.
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Campus

Things to do around BYU

By Aaron Hastings
August 17, 2015 12:00 AM
For guests on campus with some time to spare, the Monte L. Bean museum is one of the many fun options.
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Campus Events

Free shuttle to campus for BYU students

By Kjersten Johnson
July 15, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU is providing students with a free shuttle service beginning Fall Semester 2015. (BYU Photo)
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Art

C.C.A. Christensen's 'Moving Pictures' come to Museum of Art

By Erica Burton
June 15, 2015 12:00 AM
C. C. A. Christensen's 'Leaving Missouri.' C.C.A. Christensen's 'Moving Pictures' panorama is now on display at the Museum of Art. The exhibit consists of 22 paintings depicting early church history events. (C.C.A. Christensen)
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Art

Museum of Art's Family Art Festival to celebrate Japanese culture

By Erica Burton
June 11, 2015 12:00 AM
MOA Family Arts Festival attendees work on learning the Japanese folding art of origami. The Family Arts Festival is a free open house for adults and children of all ages. (Kalisha Grimsman)
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Art

Museum of Art acquires rare Carl Bloch painting

By Erica Burton
June 05, 2015 12:00 AM
The painting 'The Mocking of Christ,' by Carl Bloch, sits on display at the BYU Museum of Art. The painting was acquired by BYU for the museum and debuted on June 6. (BYU)
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Art

Once in a Lifetime: 'Sacred Gifts'

By Shelbi Anderson
January 28, 2014 12:00 AM
'Sermon on the Mount' is one of the four oratory paintings that will be replaced with four others in February. (Photo courtesy of BYU's Museum of Art)
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Museum & Exhibitions

Heroes and monsters at the MOA

By Katelyn Johns
December 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Super heroes and monsters have been the trending topics in movies and television recently, but the daring and scaring have always been a part of human culture.
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Art

A need to educate yourself with the visual arts

By Katelyn Johns
December 05, 2012 12:00 AM
A painting hangs quietly on the wall. Some people walk by quickly, not pausing to even glance at the colors on the canvas. Others peek at the patterns and note the lines but continue on. One man stops and takes a breath, soaking in the swirls and serene shapes of the painting on the wall.
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Life

Three unique FHE activities for your inner art critic and animal lover

By Katelyn Johns
October 01, 2012 12:00 AM
It is Monday night. Bold patterned, animal-like wooden masks stare down students south of campus. At the northern end of campus, students inspect Islamic calligraphy on ancient scrolls and massive stone sculptures. Somewhere west of campus, a snake twists around the arm of a wide-eyed student, who listens to the animal expert listing off the snake's favorite foods.
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