Splendor of Florence
A festival that celebrates the world’s most important city of art and culture – Florence, Italy. The mission of SOF is to form partnerships that recognize the generations of artists, artisans, musicians and chefs whose accomplishments still influence our lives today. Splendor of Florence seeks to inspire people to discover the importance of continuity and tradition as we move towards the future.
Joyce Acciaioli Rudge
Founded in the year 1998 by Joyce Acciaioli Rudge. Her Italian heritage and her deep rooted links to fashion, music, and art served as inspiration to launch her brand. The success of her first SOF Festival in 1999 in Providence, Rhode Island became the blueprint for subsequent city-wide festivals in Philadelphia and New York as well as art and photo exhibits throughout the USA giving visitors the opportunity to visit Florence without actually getting on a plane.
Upcoming Festival
Sott’Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater
November 9th, 2024 - November 17th, 2024
Providence, Rhode Island
The latest project under the SOF banner. Celebrating a friendship pact established 25 years ago between the City of Providence, Rhode Island, and the City of Florence, Italy. An event centering around the climate crisis and the commitment of each city to the protection of the environment.