About
The Vernon Performing Arts Festival Society.
We nurture and celebrate young performers in music, voice, and dance. Through performance, adjudication, and community engagement, we provide an inclusive platform for youth to grow artistically, gain confidence, and share their passion for the performing arts.
The society was founded in September 2024. The inaugural festival ran April 27 to May 4, 2025.
Our values
- Empowering young artists.
- Learning through performance.
- Celebrating growth over competition.
- Fostering a supportive community.
- Inspiring a lifelong love for the arts.
Board of directors · 2025 – 2026
All positions are volunteer.
- Becky Martselos President Owner and director, Accentz Dance Studio
- Malinda Sunderland Vice President Piano and voice teacher
- Angela Sommer Secretary Piano and voice teacher, Angelkeys Music Studio
- Julie Wyse Treasurer Piano teacher
- Amie Roussel Member at large Dance teacher; Amie Roussel Photography
- Jenny Sunderland Member at large UVic Piano Performance graduate
- Ariel Klim Member at large Voice and dance teacher
Governance
Vernon Performing Arts Festival Society, a BC Registered Non-Profit under the BC Societies Act.
Donations are not currently tax-deductible.