TEMECULA, CA - The Temecula Valley was the perfect inspiration for artists participating in the 17^th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition with beautiful scenery and a quaint Old Town. Local artists were invited by the City of Temecula's Community Services Department to spend two weeks painting works of art inspired by local scenes. Participating artists submitted original art for a chance to win a prize in the 17^th Annual Plein Air Competition. The Competition is held each year in honor of Ralph Love, a renowned Temecula artist and art teacher.

2024 Award Winners

Barbara Nelson City Purchase Prize

Jeff Marquez First Prize

Neil Mitchell Second Prize

Susan De'Armond Third Prize

Aileen Qu Youth First Prize

The anonymous, unsigned pieces were judged at the Temecula Valley Museum by esteemed judges, including Community Services CommissionersJeff Kingsberg, Dr. Yuan Hawkes, and Kathy Sizemore, along with Planning CommissionerBob Hagel and REDI CommissionerJackie Steed.

Twenty-nine artistssubmitted thirty-nine pieces of artwork, in mediums ranging from oil, watercolor, and mixed media. The Winners were announced on FRI, SEP 20, 2024. To see the winning pieces, visit the Temecula Valley Museum website. To view images from the reception, visit our Flickr Album.

For more information on this annual Competition or the many programs offered by the Temecula Valley Museum, please visit TemeculaValleyMuseum.org or call 951-694-6450.

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