The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach presents the eclectic exhibition 1¢ Life from Sept. 27 to Nov. 9 in recognition of the 55th anniversary of the landmark publication, “1¢ Life.” Chinese-born artist Walasse Ting had a vision to bring together a community of artists creating works of abstract expressionism and pop-art in the early 1960s. The collection of more than 55 important original graphics and poems was published in the ambiguously titled “1¢ Life” in 1964.
The collection of original lithographs by 28 celebrated artists including Ting, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein represents the first national exhibition hosted by the Cultural Center. It comes at an exciting time of growth and change as the Cultural Center prepares to transition to a new, state-of-the-art facility.
The opening reception for the exhibit will also celebrate the Cultural Center’s 25th anniversary from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. The retro event will include 1960s-themed cocktails and bites. (Fondue and martinis please, shaken, not stirred). A 1960s jazz band trio, Cats in Bird Land, will set the vibe to music. Guests are encouraged to travel back in time and don their favorite 1960s attire. Did someone say go-go boots?
Ticket prices for the exhibition range in price from $5 to $25. Tickets for the 1¢ Life Exhibition Opening Reception and CCPVB 25th Anniversary Celebration are $90 for members and $125 for the general public.
For more information about the exhibit and related programming, or to purchase tickets, visit ccpvb.org or call (904) 280-0614
