Sept. 6-12 declared Alice Merrill Horne Week
Deseret News 29Aug99 C7
Sept. 6-12 declared Alice Merrill Horne Week

FILLMORE, UTAH - On March 9, 1899, LDS Church member Alice Merrill Horne successfully argued before the Utah State House of Representatives for the creation of art collections at 35 schools across the state. This legislation soon led to the creation of the Utah Arts Council, the first state art agency in the United States.

To recognize the 100th anniversary of the founding of these arts collections, Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt has declared September 6 to 12th "Alice Merrill Horne Week." The week will be commemorated with festivals in Fillmore, Utah's first capital.

Horne was one of the most significant women of her time in LDS history, and is considered one of the 10 most significant women in Utah history. In addition to her service with the Arts, Horne was a member of the Relief Society General Board, a state legislator, teacher, suffragette and activist for clean milk and fresh air.