{"id":2435,"date":"2026-09-08T14:53:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasatchjobs.com\/?p=2435"},"modified":"2026-09-08T14:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:53:40","slug":"america250-through-a-local-lens-celebrating-the-artwork-of-fred-mertlich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wasatchjobs.com\/es\/america250-through-a-local-lens-celebrating-the-artwork-of-fred-mertlich\/","title":{"rendered":"America250 Through a Local Lens: Celebrating the Artwork of Fred Mertlich"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/library.wasatchcounty.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wasatch County Library<\/a>\u00a0is hosting \u201cAmerica250 Through a Local Lens: Celebrating the Artwork of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fred.mertlich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fred Mertlich<\/a>,\u201d a special exhibit honoring Wasatch County\u2019s 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. The exhibit is supported by a grant from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/artsandmuseums.utah.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Utah Division of Arts &amp; Museums<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arts.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Endowment for the Arts.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fred Mertlich\u2019s artwork captures the places, structures, landscapes, and subjects that help tell the story of Utah and Wasatch County. His detailed illustrations preserve the past while documenting the present for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Through his artwork, Mertlich has helped create a visual record of Wasatch County, capturing historic buildings and familiar scenes that connect generations. His work is not limited to the past; recent illustrations include the Wasatch County Library buildings and surrounding schools. His work reflects a lifelong appreciation for history, architecture, nature, and the communities that make Utah unique.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art Reception:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, September 25, 5- 6 p.m., at Wasatch County Library. Community members are invited to attend the reception and recognize an artist whose work has contributed to the preservation of local Wasatch County history. This reception will also be in honor of Mertlich\u2019s 90th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: Juan Lee, Wasatch County Library Director,<br \/>\n435-654-1511,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jl**@****************ah.gov\" data-original-string=\"lDReJ0e3KAsqedtuPBaeZw==ec7BYwgjfd0q+BLyuc7Q62+5d9EkKCg1ajmsM7LOhT3Nfo=\" title=\"Este contacto ha sido codificado por Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Haz clic para decodificar. 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