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About CAPACOA

First Ontario Performing Arts Centre Box Seats
Credit: First Ontario Performing Arts Centre Box Seats (Bob Magee)

The Canadian Association for the Performing Arts/l’Association canadienne des organismes artistiques (CAPACOA) is Canada’s only national arts service organization dedicated to fostering a healthy performing arts touring and presenting community. CAPACOA cultivates national and international partnerships and networks that represent approx. 2,000 professional and volunteer organizations, associations, and companies. CAPACOA’s membership includes over 150 professional for-profit and not-for-profit presenter organizations, festivals, artistic companies, agents, managers, artists, and other stakeholders working across the presenting and touring sector in Canada.

Mission Statement

To champion a flourishing national performing arts community

We do this by advocating, networking locally, nationally, and internationally, educating, and celebrating the performing arts.

Vision

A world where the performing arts thrive as essential to a healthy society

Values

  • Equity and access
  • Welcoming and inclusive
  • Respect and collaboration
  • Curiosity and innovation
  • Accountability and generosity

CAPACOA 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

To learn more about our goals and objectives for the upcoming year, check out our strategic plan:

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