Governance
Our Structure
The Dream Society values transparency, accountability, integrity, and community.
The Dream Society was incorporated in 2025 as a non-profit society under the British Columbia Societies Act. This legal structure reflects its commitment to serving the community rather than generating profit for shareholders. Surpluses (if any) are reinvested into fulfilling its mission of bringing live music and arts to the South Okanagan.
Registered Purposes (BC Societies Act)
- To establish and operate an accessible, small-scale performing arts venue in the South Okanagan–Similkameen for the presentation of music and other art forms for the benefit of the public.
- To advance public appreciation and engagement in the arts by presenting concerts, workshops, community programs, and other activities that support artistic development and broaden public participation.
- To provide opportunities for emerging, pre-professional, and professional artists to develop, create, collaborate, rehearse, and perform.
- To carry out such ancillary charitable activities as further these purposes.
Charitable Status
The Dream Society has applied to the Canada Revenue Agency for registered charity status.
Approval onor before December 31 will enable the Society to issue charitable tax receipts for donations received at any point in 2026.
This status will enable donors to receive tax benefits while supporting community arts.
Board Governance
The Dream Society is governed by a dedicated volunteer board of directors who bring diverse skills, experience, and perspectives to guide its mission. Board members generously donate their time and expertise to ensure that the Society operates in a manner that priooritizes transparency, accountability, integrity, and community.
The board is comprised of passionate community volunteers who believe deeply in the power of live music and arts to enrich our communities. They meet regularly to oversee operations, set strategic direction, and ensure that the Society remains true to its founding principles.
Board Skills & Expertise
The founding board was assembled to ensure a broad range of competencies essential for operating a performing arts venue:
- Governance & board experience
- Financial management
- Fundraising & donor relations
- Marketing & communications
- Performing arts knowledge
- Operations & venue management
- Community connections
- Legal & regulatory compliance
Transparency & Accountability
The Dream Society is committed to transparency and accountability in all of its operations. The board sincerely believes that the community has the right to know how it operates, how it uses its resources, and what impact it's having.
Annual reports will be publicly available through this website as soon as they are completed. These reports will include detailed financial statements, operational updates, and progress reports on community impact goals.
Transparency isn't just a legal requirement—it's a fundamental responsibility to the community that supports arts organizations, and to the artists who trust the Society with their performances.