+ 2007 Kentucky Derby Festival Poster Artist

Press Release: In designing the 2007 Kentucky Derby Festival Poster, Donovan Sears joins an elite group of artists. The Festival Poster Series has been a tremendous launching pad for local artists since it’s change of focus to showcase regional talent in the past ten years. Though primarily an honor for homegrown talent, some internationally renowned artists have designed the poster, including Peter Max, Julius Friedman and Michael Schwab.

Donovan has eight years of experience in graphic arts and is employed in Louisville, KY by CurrentMarketing. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BA in Art. His work has appeared in national publications such as Layers Magazine. Donovan is also an active musician in the city, having played hundreds of shows in and around the tri-state area.