Honored to Be Accepted into the 2025 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition

I’m excited to announce that my painting, The Gift of Sound, has been selected for the 2025 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition at City Gallery in Charleston! This is such an honor, and it’s incredibly rewarding to have my work featured in one of Charleston’s most prestigious exhibitions. Being part of Piccolo Spoleto is a significant milestone, and it feels like the perfect next step in my artistic journey.

Why Piccolo Spoleto is a Big Deal

Piccolo Spoleto is an iconic part of Charleston’s cultural landscape, celebrating the very best of local and regional arts. The juried art exhibition has earned its place as one of the highlights of the festival, showcasing a wide range of talented artists. To be selected is both humbling and exciting, as it brings the opportunity for my work to be seen by a broader audience and displayed alongside other impressive artists.

Having The Gift of Sound featured at Piccolo Spoleto is an incredible recognition of the growth and direction my art has taken. The exhibition is an opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of artists and art lovers and I couldn’t be more grateful for this platform to share my work.

The Story Behind The Gift of Sound

The Gift of Sound celebrates the powerful impact of cochlear implants, marking the moment when someone who is deaf or hard of hearing gets to experience the gift of sound. The painting features a woman in peaceful contemplation, surrounded by vibrant flowers and musical notes, symbolizing the joy and empowerment that comes with hearing.

This piece honors the technology that lets people connect with the world of sound, bringing a sense of belonging, hope, and possibility. I wanted to capture not just the technology itself, but the emotional transformation that comes with it—the way it allows people to fully engage with the world and feel empowered to communicate, connect, and experience life.

As a deaf awareness piece, The Gift of Sound celebrates the importance of inclusivity and the many different ways people experience the world around them. It’s a tribute to those who embrace both the challenges and the joys of hearing, in whatever form that takes.

What’s Next

I am so grateful for this opportunity to showcase The Gift of Sound at City Gallery as part of the 2025 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition will run from May 23 to June 8, 2025, and I can’t wait for you all to experience the piece in person.

This has been such an exciting and humbling experience, and as always, I’m reminded that God's plans are greater than ours. He has surprised me again in the most beautiful way and I’m excited to follow the breadcrumb He’s placed in front of me. Every step I take, I’m honored and humbled to be part of something greater than myself.

Thank you for your continued support as I take this exciting step in my artistic career. This opportunity is a testament to the incredible power of art to connect us and I look forward to seeing you all at Spoleto!

Blessings,

Danielle