Expression of Interest Closing Date: Feb 27, 2026
Eligible Applicants: Canadian Presenters
Event dates: 11 – 18 April 2026
Travel dates: 9 – 18 April 2026
Notification: March 6, 2026*
*The final delegation will be confirmed upon approval of funding. (currently pending, with funding results in mid March 2026)*
Participant Required Contribution (if selected):
Participants independantly arrange and finance their own travel visas and vaccinations.
Pending funding announcements, participants may also be required to contribute up to $1,000 as a participant fee to cover costs.
About this Opportunity
Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters are now open for support to attend MASA April 11 – 18, 2026. As a key gathering for performing arts professionals, MASA will welcome over 800 artists, 400 journalists, 500 industry experts, and numerous international cultural institutions. For one week, MASA will offer a vibrant program of artistic showcases, professional exchanges, and collaboration opportunities.
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 the 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 at both the time of application and during the membership year when the period of travel occurs.
Additional Information
CAPACOA will be responsible for:
- Airfare from Canada to Abidjan
- Out-of-country accommodations
- Organization of travel arrangements
- Coordination of meetings and schedule during the event
Each PRESENTER will be responsible for:
- All ground transportation within Canada and abroad
- Daily per diem
- Submitting a final report to CAPACOA
- A valid Canadian passport with at least six (6) months of validity left
- A travel Visa and its fees
- Appropriate vaccinations and their fees
- Pending funding announcements, participants may also be required to contribute up to $1,000 as a participant fee to cover costs.
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].
