Studio ACE Welcomes Joe Valentino’s Legacy Project: 'What a Wonderful World'

Studio ACE Welcomes Joe Valentino’s Legacy Project: "What a Wonderful World"

Exhibition Location: Studio ACE Gallery, 3861 Mission Avenue #B3, Oceanside, CA, 92058

Exhibition Opening Reception: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

At 95 years old, artist Joe Valentino continues to astonish the art community with his creativity, vision, and generosity. His newest and most meaningful work, known as his Legacy Project, is titled "What a Wonderful World."

Joe’s art is created from hundreds of tiny pieces of colored paper, meticulously cut into intricate shapes and assembled into stunning compositions. This remarkable project consists of nine individually crafted and framed works, each thoughtfully illustrating the lyrics of Louis Armstrong’s beloved song, "What a Wonderful World." Together, the pieces form a powerful visual tribute to beauty, hope, and humanity.

Why a Legacy Project? Joe Valentino created this work with a clear and heartfelt intention: to place his art in a setting where children and young people actively engaged in learning and creating art could experience it every day. He wanted his work to live in the classroom, sparking curiosity, imagination, and inspiration for future generations of artists.

Joe has chosen Studio ACE as the permanent home for this extraordinary project. Studio ACE is a nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and enriching lives through Arts, Community, and Education (ACE). The values of Studio ACE perfectly align with Joe’s desire to give back and nurture creative growth.

Please join us at Studio ACE on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 5–7 p.m., to meet this remarkable artist and celebrate the unveiling of Joe Valentino’s Legacy Project: "What a Wonderful World."

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