Public Dreams Society
Organization
Type
Non ProfitFounded
1985Dissolved
2013About
Public Dreams Society was a non-profit organization and registered charity to celebrate and strengthen community spirit in Vancouver. It was founded in 1985 by Dolly Hopkins, Paula Jardine, and Lesley Fiddler. It promoted creative expression, turning passive consumption into active participation, and the experience of belonging within a community. Its stated mission was to create artistically, innovative, culturally inclusive and environmentally sensitive productions; encourage creative collaborations and build fellowship among diverse communities; foster the fertile ground necessary to create and enhance community vitality; and provide economic opportunities for local artists, communities, and businesses. Public Dreams Society's most notable community events included Illuminares Lantern Procession, Parade of Lost Souls, Mountain Mardi Gras, and Circus of Dreams. The Society disbanded in 2013, with their two flagship signature events Illuminares and Parade of Lost Souls being stewarded to other like-minded and very capable organizations.Adapted from Wikipedia, 2024
Collection
grunt gallery Programming Archive (Artist)Related programs
Last Supper / Grand Opening (Artist)Masque of the Red Death (Co-Producer)
Mount Pleasant Community Fence Project (Performer)
Related people & organizations
Paula Jardine (Founder)Dolly Hopkins (Founder)
Lesley Fiddler (Founder)
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