{"product_id":"1981-pennsylvania-festival-of-the-arts-poster","title":"1981 Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Poster - Vintage State College Graphic Design - American Cultural Event Art - Museum-Quality Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1981 Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Poster. Printed on archival-grade paper that resists fading and discoloration for over 100 years. Perfect for home, office, or gallery display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to remove age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to prevent damage and ensure perfect condition upon arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned by Lanny Sommese in 1981, this playful color poster featuring a cat and dog promoted the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, the beloved annual celebration held in State College, Pennsylvania. Sommese, a Penn State graphic design professor, created the festival's iconic posters for over forty consecutive years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn in East Moline, Illinois in 1943, Sommese earned his BFA from the University of Florida and MFA from the University of Illinois before joining Penn State's faculty in 1970. His witty visual metaphors and bold graphic compositions earned him membership in the elite Alliance Graphique Internationale based in Zurich.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSommese's work won Gold Medals at the International Biennial of the Poster of Mexico, the Colorado Poster Biennial, and the Triennial of Stage Poster Sofia. His designs are preserved in collections spanning the Library of Congress, the Muzeum Plakatu in Warsaw, and the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine in Paris.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis reproduction captures one of Sommese's charming early festival posters, created during a four-decade partnership that gave the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts its distinctive visual identity. Prized by collectors of American graphic design and festival poster art, it celebrates the enduring power of community arts celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":46415090221245,"sku":"ENPM0229_0810V","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":46415090254013,"sku":"ENPM0229_1114V","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":46415090286781,"sku":"ENPM0229_1620V","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":46415090319549,"sku":"ENPM0229_1824V","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":46415090352317,"sku":"ENPM0229_2430V","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/c717ca61-076b-57a5-a3fd-ccb4774d663e.jpg?v=1771382100","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1981-pennsylvania-festival-of-the-arts-poster","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}