These are amateur festivals involving adjudicated classes in music, dance, theatre arts, speech and visual arts. Each community arts festival is unique, and reflects the culture of its community. Significance of Festivals Local festivals are often the highest profile arts activities in the cultural life of communities. They provide an avenue for personal growth and development for all participants. Festivals provide a venue for workshops and critiques from highly skilled professionals, as well as valuable performing opportunities.
Participants can pace their development against that of others of the same age.
Community festivals also preserve our cultural heritage, offering classes in various ethnic art forms. Whether used as an exposure technique or as a developmental tool, festivals are a doorway to the future, helping to create the next generation of artists and audiences.