Press Releases

NOVEMBER 15, 2019 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR NEW HOME OF THE PHILO T. FARNSWORTH STATUE

The Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee is seeking a new home for the statue of Philo T. Farnsworth currently on display in National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. The Oversight Committee is requesting proposals from publicly accessible locations that would like to provide a permanent home for the historical statue of Philo T. Farnsworth. It is to be installed so it can be viewed by the public and permanently maintained. (Download)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 – UTAH’S MARTHA HUGHES CANNON COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO CREATE MARTHA HUGHES CANNON STATUE FOR 2020 COMPLETION

The Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee today announced the issuance of a Request for Qualifications/Proposal for the creation of a statue of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon for National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Artists nationwide are invited to submit their qualifications according to the guidelines established in the RFQ.. (Download)

Martha in the News

1/28/2020 - Two-foot replica debuts of Martha Hughes Cannon statue planned for U.S. Capitol - McKhelyn Jones, Salt Lake Tribune
"A small replica of a planned statue of former Utah state Sn. Martha Hughes Cannon made its debut at the Utah Legislature on Tuesday, giving lawmakers a preview of the 7-foot-6-inch version that is expected to be placed in the nation’s Capitol campus later this year.”

1/28/2020 - Utah gets first look at Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon statue - Emily Clark, ABC 4
"As the 2020 Legislative Session got underway, we had our first look at the Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon bronze statue.”

1/28/2020 - Replica statue of first Utah woman senator goes on display - The Associated Press
"A miniature replica of a statue to honor a groundbreaking state senator has gone on display at the Utah Legislature.”

02/14/2020 - Sneak peek: Capitol-bound Martha Hughes Cannon statue takes shape in UT sculptor’s studio - Cristina Flores, KJZZ
"The statue of Martha Hughes Cannon is coming to life in the studio of Utah Co. artist Ben Hammond. The full-size clay likeness stands at seven feet five inches tall and looks finished, but is still months away from completion."