Art Exhibitions Present Talented Artists in All Art Forms at The Merc, Truax In Temecula

TEMECULA, CA - From the City of Temecula: Take a walk in Old Town Temecula and step into the creative ambiance of Art Off The Walls at two different locations on Friday, November 3, 2017, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Gallery at The Merc: 42051 Main Street, Temecula
Start your evening at The Gallery at The Merc from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an artist reception and awards ceremony for the participants of the City of Temecula’s 10th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition. Each competing artist was given one week to paint original works inspired by Temecula’s local scenery. Meet the artists and view their entries while enjoying live music and light refreshments.

Awards include Best of Show; 1st Place; 2nd Place; and 3rd Place. New to the competition this year is the public’s opportunity to choose their favorite painting to win the People’s Choice award. Ballots will be available in The Merc during the two-month long exhibit, from November 3, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

Truax Building: 41923 Second Street, Temecula
Continue your evening of art, culture, and entertainment at Temecula’s award-winning First Fridays Art Off The Walls from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in The Truax Building featuring the Inland Empire Photo Club. In addition to this display, over 20 local artists will be exhibiting in all mediums. Enjoy delicious refreshments and live musical performances by Bob Bozonelos and Mike Sut.

Temecula’s strong cultural arts resources support local economic development and enhance the City’s overall quality of life. “We are all proud partners in Temecula’s success and the resulting community pride is what unites us,” says Mayor Maryann Edwards. The result is the transformation of Old Town Temecula into a thriving Cultural Arts District, attracting new visitors, generating revenue, and giving the area new life by attracting developers, merchants, residents, and visitors.

For more information, please contact the City of Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480. Artisans interested in exhibiting at First Friday events may contact the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Team at (951) 694-6417.

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