Our Festival

The Brandon Festival of the Arts Inc. is a non-profit cultural organization based in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. With the help of dedicated volunteers and supporters, the Festival runs for approximately four weeks in February and March of each year. Participants including dancers, speech artists, instrumentalists, vocalists and choirs, are given the opportunity to develop and improve their performance skills. Evaluations, coaching, and workshops are provided by professional adjudicators drawn from across Canada and the United States.

Mission

The Festival strives to promote and encourage participation in, growth and development of, and appreciation for the performing arts in the Brandon community.

Goals & Objectives

  1. To provide individuals with the opportunity to participate in arts activities at any level and to experience personal growth
  2. To provide individuals with the opportunity to develop their skills and an appreciation for the arts
  3. To encourage the arts to be an integral part of a person's life, and the Festival to be a positive developmental experience

Board of Directors

Executive Members

Members at Large

Jason Stitt
Dori Driedger
Debee Brickner
Heather Klassen
Dori Driedger
Naomi Forman
Jodie Van Daele
Jason Stitt
Amy Brown
Joel Brennan

Executive Assistant

Carolyn Markmann

Website Design and Content

Joel Brennan