Deloraine Border Festival

The Deloraine Border Festival is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to hosting an annual arts festival that spans approximately three weeks every April. The organization is officially registered as a charity under the Business Registration Number 118884055RR0001 and operates in compliance with Canadian charitable regulations.

Overview

The festival provides a broad spectrum of classes and competitions in various artistic disciplines, including speech arts, visual arts, piano, dance, vocal, strings, Orff (music education), choral, and musical theatre. These offerings serve a wide demographic range, from preschool participants to adults, encouraging community engagement and artistic development.

Activities and Programs

Participants in the Deloraine Border Festival can compete for marks and awards or take part non-competitively, fostering an inclusive environment for artistic expression and education. The festival offers opportunities for schools and individuals to enter competitive or non-competitive classes. The event follows guidelines aligned with the Alberta Music Festival Association (AMAF) Provincial Syllabus, which provides standardized information about the classes and regulations for festival participation.

The festival is coordinated by various experts responsible for individual disciplines who assist participants and provide resources such as Speech Arts Manuals, crucial for eligibility in awards and provincial recommendations in speech arts categories.

Recognition and Impact

Designated as a registered charity by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Deloraine Border Festival complies with all regulatory requirements for Canadian nonprofit organizations. The festival has become a significant cultural event in Manitoba, enriching the local arts scene and supporting arts education.

Additional Information

The organization maintains an archive of past festival programs and answers frequently asked questions, helping participants and the community stay informed about event details and entry deadlines. The festival typically announces its entry deadline early in the year, with the 2024 festival calling for entries by February 13.

This nonprofit fosters creativity and provides a platform for artistic expression in a diverse array of disciplines, contributing to the cultural fabric of the Deloraine community and beyond.