The late Ralph Love painted his masterpieces in his Art Shack art studio in what is now Old Town Temecula. His work is highly collectible, and we honor him and emerging local artistic talent, with this annual competition. Each year during this competition, artists spend two weeks painting en plein air (a method of painting outdoors) taking inspiration from select locations around the City of Temecula.

 

The 2025 painting locations included:

> City of Temecula Parks: Artist’s choice of City maintained park

> Wine Country: Artist’s choice of Temecula Winery

> Landmarks & Landscapes in Temecula: Artist’s choice,

example: Rose Haven Heritage Garden

 

An awards ceremony and artist reception will be held on FRI, SEP 12, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Temecula Valley Museum. Awards will be announced at 6:00pm. This year’s awards will include: 1st Place ($500); 2nd Place ($200); and 3rd Place ($100).

 

This exhibition will be showing at the Temecula Valley Museum from FRI, AUG 22, 2025, through SUN, SEP 28, 2025.