To display and perform art by Latter-day Saints in New York City and elsewhere; to publish scholarship and criticism about our art to reach a wider public; and to establish a comprehensive archive of Latter-day Saint arts, 1830 to the present.

Speaking about the Center Gallery space, any demolition and construction project completed in a big city is something of a miracle, to say nothing of accomplishing it in a pandemic. Many people deserve our profound thanks. The vision for the space transformed into an art gallery came from Richard Bushman, historian and co-executive director of the Center. His appeal to the Presiding Bishop of the Church through local and area authorities led to the approval to renovate the vacant space and to become a tenant. Funding for the gallery renovation came principally from two generous donors, whose names were memorialized within the gallery: Roy and Carol Christensen; and Samuel S. and Diane P. Stewart.

Exhibitions were underwritten by donors to the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts.

Although the goals of the Center Gallery are to shine a light on artists springing from our faith tradition, we also worked with other religious congregations to produce inter-faith exhibitions and events. It was our sincere wish to bring neighbors together through a gateway of fine art. It was our hope that the Center Gallery would become a place where artists and scholars can share their stories with the public and where all people will feel at home. Many thanks to all of the artists, visitors, curators, designers, photographers, donors, and Center volunteers who made the Center Gallery such a successful haven for art.

Glen Nelson, Center Gallery manager