Temecula’s Community Services Department and Temecula Valley Museum announces a new Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28300 Mercedes Street. The temporary public art piece by 12-year-old artist AJ Pederson celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and American Black History Month. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA ─ Temecula’s Community Services Department and Temecula Valley Museum announced a new Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28300 Mercedes Street. The temporary public art piece celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and American Black History Month.The Student Art Mural project seeks to support emerging artists by providing a space to showcase their craft. Each month, student artists have the opportunity, facilitated by Bigfoot Graphics, to paint a mural on varying topics. The mural was created by 12-year-old artist AJ Pederson with contributors Kaia Bo and Landon Stingle.“I want this mural to inspire people of all ages to pick up a pencil and start drawing,” Pederson said. “I am so thankful for this opportunity and the support of my parents and Bigfoot A
