Lauren Owens Poster from the 2019 Spoleto USA Festival

The Spoleto USA Festival is an annual arts festival held in Charleston, South Carolina. Established in 1977, it was inspired by the original Spoleto Festival in Italy. The festival showcases a wide range of artistic disciplines including opera, theater, dance, music, and visual arts. One of the festival's notable features is its tradition of commissioning renowned artists to create posters for each edition. This practice has resulted in a rich history of collaboration with top artists, who bring their unique artistic styles and perspectives to the festival's visual representation. The inclusion of these exceptional artists has contributed to the festival's reputation as a premier cultural event in the United States. Artist: Laura Owens Year: 2019 Measurements: 24 x 36” inches