The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society was formed July 3rd 1990 with the following set of guiding purposes: To promote the building of a performing arts centre for Vernon and district; To raise funds by way of public subscription, the obtaining of grants and financial assistance, and all such means as may be required to finance the construction and operation of such a performing arts centre; To build, maintain and operate such a performing arts centre located within the City of Vernon, and serving the population of the Grater Vernon Parks and Recreation District.