Temecula Valley Museum unveils a new emerging artist mural Wednesday, July 12, at Sam Hicks Monument Park, celebrating Japanese Marine Day. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA – The city of Temecula, Community Services Department and Temecula Valley Museum announce a new emerging artist mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28300 Mercedes Street. This temporary, public art piece honors Japan’s annual celebration of Marine Day with a mural featuring an ocean scene depicting Japanese maritime culture painted by artist Clarissa Lee and her students.The mural was installed in early July and will be on display through the month of August, in celebration of Japanese Marine Day Monday, July 17, and to honor Temecula’s Sister City, Daisen, which is located next to the ocean in Tottori Prefecture in Japan. The mural was a joint effort of students from Temecula Preparatory School, Murrieta Valley High School and James L. Day Middle School, under the directi
