For 17 days each spring, Spoleto Festival USA imbues Charleston, SC with artistic innovation and celebration, filling its theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances in opera, dance, music, and theater. With a mission to present programs of the highest artistic caliber while maintaining a dedication to young artists, the Festival also maintains a commitment to all forms of the performing arts, a passion for contemporary innovation, and an enthusiasm for providing unique performance opportunities for established artists. Through its programming, Spoleto provides emerging performers the opportunity to work with master artists, conductors, directors, and designers. Established in 1977, Spoleto Festival USA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization. As an integral part of