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What does a lifetime of championing Mormon arts look like? In this special episode of Dialogue Out Loud, we honor Glen Nelson, recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Mormon Letters. Nelson is joined in conversation by Laura Allred Hurtado, Executive Director of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, and Michael Hicks, Professor Emeritus of Music Theory at Brigham Young University.
Together, they reflect on Nelson’s expansive work as a librettist, publisher, curator, and founder of the Mormon Arts Center. From shaping literary culture through his publishing efforts to commissioning sacred music and organizing landmark exhibitions, Nelson’s influence on Mormon letters and the broader arts landscape is both visionary and enduring.
This episode offers a deep look into Nelson’s creative process, collaborative spirit, and the values that have guided a lifetime of making space for spiritual and artistic exploration.