Expression of Interest Closing Date: May 23, 2025
Eligible Applicants: Canadian Presenters & Artists
Event / Travel dates: October 17 – 26, 2025
Notification: June 20, 2025
About this Opportunity
Expressions of Interest are now open for Canadian Arts PRESENTERS and ARTISTS looking to receive financial support to join CAPACOA for a week of networking, pitches, and meetings in Taiwan.
Working in partnership with the National Theatre and Concert Hall in Taipei, the Huashan 1914 Creative Park, and the Canadian Trade Office in Taiwan, Canadian artists and presenters will be introduced to Taiwanese artists and presenters with the express goal of making meaningful artistic collaboration and connections.
Program Opportunities
- To build strong international relationships in the performing arts
- To consider new methods of working and collaborating together, where challenging environments push our boundaries and understandings
- To assist in knowledge transfer across generations
Eligibility Criteria
PRESENTERS must meet the following criteria:
- Must have previous experience hosting international work
- Must have the human and financial resources to program international work
- Demonstrate the ability to return home and champion the work you have seen to your region and network
- Must have the capacity to build relationships across networks in Canada to promote international projects.
- Must have knowledge of the Canadian performing arts sector to able to act as an ambassador for Canadian artists on the international scene
- Must be willing and can demonstrate a willingness to encourage international exchange and collaborations
- Must represent an organization that holds a CAPACOA membership
ARTISTS must meet the following criteria:
- Must have demonstrated record of international touring experience
- Must have a connection and/or desire to be connected to the Taiwanese performing arts scene
- Must be a CAPACOA member in good standing
Additional Information
CAPACOA will be responsible for:
- Airfare from Canada to Taipei, Taiwan
- 7 nights’ accommodations
- Organization of travel arrangements
- Coordination of meetings and schedule during the event
Each PRESENTER will be responsible for:
- $1000 contribution towards airfare and hotel costs
- All ground transportation within Canada and Taiwan
- Daily per diem
- Submitting a final report to CAPACOA
- A valid Canadian passport with at least six (6) months of validity left
Each ARTIST will be responsible for:
- $1000 contribution towards airfare and hotel costs
- All ground transportation within Canada and Taiwan
- Daily per diem
- Submitting a final report to CAPACOA
- A valid Canadian passport with at least six (6) months of validity left
Your expression of interest does not guarantee participation – participants will be selected by jury.
If you have any questions about this program, participation fee, or your financial arrangements, please contact Judy Harquail, at [email protected].
