Through beauty and art, we see our salvation story, shown to the world through wood and stone, “that in all things God may be glorified.” (I Peter 4:11)
Altar of the Lord's Passover
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church
Little Rock, Arkansas
Sponsored by Christians in the Visual Arts
Cincinnati, Ohio
African Way of the Cross
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
North Little Rock, Arkansas
George R. Hoelzeman is a leading liturgical artist and consultant specializing in sacred sculpture, sanctuary furnishings, devotional works, liturgical objects, and bespoke artistic pieces, each prayerfully created to enhance the sacramental character of liturgical space. Hoelzeman has been creating liturgical art of creative design and enduring quality since 1989. His academic background includes a
Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from St. John's School of Theology (Collegeville, MN) and a BA in Religion from St. Joseph's Seminary College (St. Benedict, LA). He als has advanced academic background in early modern history, and medieval art history. In addition, George holds professional certificates from the Institute for Liturgical Consultancy (Catholic Theological Union, Chicago) and Liturgiam Provehens Architectura (Architecture for Liturgy, St. Benedict Abbey, St. Joseph, Kansas).
Hoelzeman currently serves as President of the Association of Consultants for Liturgical Space (ACLS). In this role, he represents ACLS in collaboration with the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) and the Southwest Liturgical Conference (SWLC). He is also a professional member of the FDLC, an Oblate of St. Benedict, and a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher.
His work has appeared in a range of liturgical, theological, and historical publications, including Traditional Building, the Encyclopedia of Holy People, the Encyclopedia of Medieval Pilgrimage, and Georgetown University’s EnVision Church. His contributions to liturgical art have been recognized with two BENE Awards and honors from Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA). He is also featured in the Arkansas Library Association’s Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture.
Hoelzeman studied for the monastic priesthood at St. Joseph Seminary College and has taught art, art history, religion, and world history at Catholic High School in Little Rock. He continues to lead workshops and retreats focused on liturgical art and architecture.
GRH Studios is a premier liturgical consulting firm specializing in sacred sculpture, sanctuary furnishings, devotional works, liturgical objects, and bespoke artistic pieces, each prayerfully created to enhance the prayer and worship in that space.
What sets us apart is our deeply rooted understanding of the Catholic liturgical tradition, combined with a commitment to theological precision, spiritual depth, and artistic excellence. Our work is not mass-produced or generic, and every piece is custom, designed through a collaborative, prayerful process that reflects the spiritual identity of your parish or sacred space.
From concept to completion, we approach each project as a sacred trust, aiming not only to beautify the space but to draw the faithful into deeper reverence and encounter with the divine. Whether for a church renovation, a private chapel, or a devotional centerpiece for the home, GRH Studios creates art that serves the liturgy and nourishes the soul.
