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America250 Through a Local Lens: Celebrating the Artwork of Fred Mertlich

By hebervalleylife.com · September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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A vintage wooden easel stands in a sunlit meadow with the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains in the background, symbolizing artistic inspiration drawn from the Utah landscape.
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Wasatch County Library is hosting America250 Through a Local Lens: Celebrating the Artwork of Fred Mertlich, a special exhibit honoring Wasatch County's heritage through the artwork of Utah artist Fred Mertlich. The exhibit is on display at Wasatch County Library from September 1 through October 31, 2026.

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