Barrett Wissman presents so many festivals celebrating arts, events, culture, music, food and much more. He believes that art shouldn’t be about money, profits and making a business. He thus wants to “have more and more people enjoy and love the arts.” Mr. Wissman continues to blend music, culture and cuisine to forge new paths for festivals around the world.

2. • Barrett Wissman brings culture to the people. Wissman sees
“innovation as differentiation,” and implemented his dream of
promoting higher arts and world class performances as universal.
■ Barrett Wissman, Principal owner of IMG Artists organized so many
art events including the Festival del Sole, Divino Tuscany and the
Tuscan Sun Festival.

4. • Napa Valley Festival del Sole was founded in
2006 by San Francisco Bay Area attorney and
arts manager Richard Walker and IMG Artists
Chairman Barrett Wissman. The founders
envisioned a festival that would define Napa
Valley as a cultural destination.
• Since inception, the festival has been greatly
assisted by the generous support of prominent
Napa vintners and resorts, dedicated patrons,
generous partners, a committed staff, and
volunteers. The community’s goodwill and active
involvement make Napa Valley Festival del Sole
the success it is today.

6. • The Tuscan Sun Festival is an annual music and art
festival that takes place within the intimate setting
of the medieval town of Cortona, in the province of
Arezzo, Tuscany.
• This lifestyle Festival offers an exciting program that
includes not only world class concerts, but a daily
program of events that explore fine arts, culinary &
wine, wellness, and local culture & history.
• The Tuscan-American Award for the Tuscan Sun
Festival was presented to the founders of the
Festival, Barrett Wissman by the Tuscan American
Association in Florence.

8. • Divino Tuscany is a celebration of Tuscan winemaking excellence. This festival
brings together the top winemakers from Tuscany who promote, share and
demystify their top rated wines.
• Barrett Wissman who is one of the leading producers of cultural and lifestyle
festivals organized this festival.
• Everything about Divino Tuscany has been designed with the highest level of
excellence in mind, from the selection of wines to the locations.

10. • Barrett Wissman, and IMG Artists announced the first edition of the Plácido
Domingo Festival in 2012.
• Chosen by Maestro Domingo for its rich operatic and cultural heritage the
Andalucían region played host to a feast of performances featuring high profile
stars from the operatic and concert platforms.
• Festivals set by Wissman are meant to delight all the senses, that is why you not
only enjoy refined music and arts, but also exquisite meals, stunning settings and
elite companionship during the events.

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