ABOUT COPA
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A century
on stage.
For more than 100 years, the Central Okanagan has had a stage for its young performers. Now we’re building what comes next.
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OUR STORY
100 years of the festival
For a century, the festival has brought artists and audiences together, celebrating performance and creativity season after season.
As we look toward our 101st season in 2027, we continue to honor our heritage across four disciplines while welcoming new voices to our stages.
WHAT’S NEXT
Growing beyond the festival
What began as a single celebration has grown into a year-round program, bringing our community together through every season.
COPA Festival
Every spring
OVATION Gala
Awards night
OVATION in the Park
Summer series
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OUR COMMITMENT
Built by and for our community
We are committed to listening, learning and growing alongside the people we serve. Every decision we make is shaped by our community’s voices, needs and aspirations, so that what we build truly belongs to everyone it touches.
OUR TEAM
The people behind the stage
COPA is led by a volunteer board of directors and our Executive Director.
Julie Mulligan
President
Paul Dykstra
Vice President
Kaylee Morcombe
Treasurer
Lise Lachance
Secretary
Alexandra Babbel
Director
Chelsea Boan-Lewis
Director
Heather Orriss
Director
Malcolm Dunn
Director
Michelle Bylow
Executive Director