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Temecula Valley Museum installs Walter Yost sports‑photography exhibit; Culture Day and 'Out of the Archives' draw local visitors
Summary
Museum staff reported the installation of a traveling Walter Yost Jr. sports photography exhibit running through Aug. 17, hosted a Culture Day focused on Iran that drew about 250 guests, and featured an 'Out of the Archives' presentation about blacksmith Al Knott attended by 30 guests.
The Temecula Valley Museum told commissioners that it installed a traveling exhibition of sports photography by Walter Yost Jr. and hosted several community events in June.
"The Walter Yost Jr. And the Arts of Sports Photography was installed," Mindy Johnson, senior recreation leader and museum presenter, said. Johnson said the exhibit runs through Aug. 17 and highlights iconic images from athletes including Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams.
Johnson reported June Culture Day focused on Iran, which showcased history, traditions, clothing, music and food and drew approximately 250 guests on June 14. She said attendees were able to participate in two art classes and sample traditional dishes such as kubideh and saffron rice.
The museum's "Out of the Archives" program in June featured the tools and toolbox of former Old Town resident Al Knott, a blacksmith and farrier who later opened a garage on Front Street; approximately 30 guests attended that presentation.
Johnson told commissioners the museum's field‑trip season for local third‑grade students concluded in June with 1,765 students and about 400 adult chaperones from 26 public and private schools, including a Pechanga‑affiliated school and several homeschool groups. She said June visitor numbers increased about 4.3 percent year over year.
Commissioners thanked museum staff for programming that spans changing traveling exhibits, local artist installations and community‑focused events.
