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St. George Arts Summit to mark 10th year of creativity, connection with Art at the Heart theme

By stgeorgeutah.com · August 25, 2026 · 1 min read
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For the 10th year running, the St. George Arts Commission will bring together arts leaders from throughout Washington County for the annual Arts Summit. Themed Art at the Heart, the one-day conference on Friday, Aug.

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