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- EIN 57-0660848
- (843) 722-2764
- 14 George St Charleston SC 29401-1524 USA
- www.spoletousa.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Opera, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Centers
Mission: The festival's mission is to present programs of the highest artistic caliber while maintaining a dedication to young artists, a commitment to all forms of the performing arts, a passion for contemporary innovation, and an enthusiasm for providing unusual performance opportunities for established artists. This focus has brought the festival international acclaim year after year. Contributing to the festival's ongoing success is its location in charleston. Recognized the world over for its stunning natural beauty, impressive array of preserved historical architecture, and wealth of charming performance venues, charleston provides an incomparable setting for audience members and guest artists alike.
Programs: For 17 days and nights each spring, spoleto festival usa fills charleston, south carolina's historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in dance, music, opera, and theater. Now approaching its 41st season, spoleto festival usa is internationally recognized as america's premier performing arts festival. Annually, the festival provides an apprentice program for short-term intensive and exciting learning opportunities about the world of performing arts. Apprentices acquire hands-on experience under the guidance of professional arts administrators and technicians. Each year the festival develops a festival orchestra of returning and new musicians. Through nationwide auditions, a talented group of young professionals and students are selected for a resident ensemble. The festival orchestra has proven to be one of the finest opportunities for young musicians to gain extensive performance experience. Alumni of the spoleto festival orchestra can be found in almost every professional orchestra in the united states and many abroad.