Our Organization
The Pacific Region International Summer Music Association (PRISMA) produces the PRISMA Festival & Academy every June, in Powell River, BC. Our events have rapidly become an integral part of the calendar of the region. PRISMA helps shape Powell River’s civic and cultural identity and is an important economic driver for our region. The dedicated team that makes PRISMA happen consists of its artistic director, contractors, volunteers, sponsors, donors and members. Our festival is held on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation whose people have inhabited these lands since time immemorial.
PRISMA’s Values and Believes
Vision:
PRISMA enriches lives through the language of classical music.
Beliefs
• Music can build bridges because of its universal language
• Fostering potential is important for keeping musical traditions alive
• Live music is transformative, and creates an ephemeral moment characterized by wonder
Values
• run in the black” and not spend money that it doesn’t have
• encourage students to foster their musical skills and talent to the maximum of their potential
• be a vehicle for building community practice governance reflective of the diversity of the region
• be accessible and welcoming to the most talented students regardless of ethnicity, age, financial means, gender and sexual orientation
• make classical music accessible to local audiences, including youth
• be an economic catalyst through Music Tourism, and contribute to Powell River’s cultural richness and sustainability
• be a positive, supportive environment that builds up students, volunteers, and the organizing team
• commit to creating a musical legacy for future generations
• pursue excellence in artistic performance and operations, and
• grow by focussing on its unique qualities
Mandate:
• To advance music education by establishing and operating an academy
• To educate and advance the knowledge and abilities of students by providing rehearsals, lessons, courses, seminars, recitals, workshops and performance opportunities
• To operate an arts festival focused on live classical music in all its forms, including, but not limited to, symphony and chamber music, solo performance, opera, and piano performance
• To increase the public’s appreciation and knowledge of classical music
Financial Statements
Financial statements (year ended Sept. 30, 2022) can be viewed here.
Financial statements (year ended Sept. 30, 2021) can be viewed here.
Financial statements (year ended Sept. 30, 2020) can be viewed here.
Financial statements (year ended Sept. 30, 2019) can be viewed here.
Financial statements (year ended Sept. 30, 2018) can be viewed here.