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2025 CAPACOA Conference: Age of Relevance – Registration, Keynote Speaker, Artist Voice, Showcase & Pitch Artists, International Delegates, & More!
Explore the evolving role of the performing arts in society at CAPACOA’s 2025 Conference: Age of Relevance, taking place December 1–5, 2025. Bringing together Canada’s national and international presenting and touring sector, Age of Relevance offers engaging speakers, world-class showcases, innovati...Read More
Live Performance Funding Holds Steady in Budget 2025
Supplementary funds for performing arts presenters and festivals have been renewed in the 2025 federal budget.
2025 CAPACOA Conference: Age of Relevance – Registration, Accommodation, Travel, Delegates, Financial Support, NAC Award, Digital Discoverability Pre-Conference Sessions, and Sponsorship
In an era marked by social shifts, changing environments, and technological disruption, the performing arts sector faces a pivotal question: How do we stay relevant to best serve our communities? CAPACOA’s 2025 Conference: Age of Relevance, taking place December 1-5, 2025, in Ottawa, will explo...Read More
Call for Nominations – NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
October 14, 2025 – (OTTAWA) – The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) are once again extending a call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31, 2025. ...Read More
The Measurable Impact of Structured Data for the Discoverability of the Performing Arts
Adding structured data to event pages has a quantifiable impact on both search engine results pages and the resulting web traffic.
Call for Applications for the Research Phase of the Trialing Membership Offers Field Study in the RCR Project
Deadline: October 5, 2025 Applications are now open to participate in the research phase of the RCR project’s second field study, Trialing Membership Offers! For this first phase, we are seeking performing arts organizations that have previously implemented or are currently running membe...Read More
Register NOW for the 2025 CAPACOA Conference: Age of Relevance!
The 2025 CAPACOA Conference is Here! In an era marked by social shifts, changing environments, and technological disruption, the performing arts sector faces a pivotal question: How do we stay relevant to best serve our communities? Join CAPACOA from December 1-5, 2025 in Ottawa to experience the Ag...Read More
Advocating For A Strong Domestic Market For Canadian Performing Arts
CAPACOA has submitted its brief for the 2025 fall federal budget. In it, the association calls for permanent support for performing arts touring and presenting.
2025-2026 Digital Discoverability Program: Call for Participation
Applications are now open for the 5th and FINAL edition of the Digital Discoverability Program. Deadline: Thursday July 31, 2025.
Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters and Artists to Attend a Taiwan-Focused Event
Expression of Interest Closing Date: May 23, 2025 Eligible Applicants: Canadian Presenters & ArtistsEvent / Travel dates: October 17 – 26, 2025 Notification: June 20, 2025 About this Opportunity Expressions of Interest are now open for Canadian Arts PRESENTERS and ARTIS...Read More
Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters to Attend La Bienal Internacional de Danza de Cali 2025
Expression of Interest Closing Date: May 23, 2025 Eligible Applicants: Canadian PresentersEvent / Travel Dates: November 9 – 17, 2025 Notification: June 13, 2025 About this Opportunity Expressions of interest are now open for Canadian arts PRESENTERS looking to receive financial support t...Read More
Block-Booking Meets Linked Data
Arts Touring Connector users can now import artist data from I Want To Showcase, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Launch of Indigenous Performance Calendar: A Calendar Connected to Artsdata and Wikidata
The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA) and CAPACOA are proud to launch the Indigenous Performance Calendar. This calendar lists performances featuring Indigenous artists and organizations from across Turtle Island. It stands out from other events in listings because it automatically combines...Read More
Navigating Uncertainty: CAPACOA’s Commitment to Supporting the Performing Arts Sector Amid Trade and Policy Changes
While the current and proposed international trade tariffs announced by the Trump administration do not directly target the Canadian live performing arts community itself, the CAPACOA Board and Staff recognize the increased anxiety and potential impact the current geopolitical and economic climate c...Read More
Call for Applications for Initiators Field Study in the Re-imagining Customer Relationships Project
Call for Expressions of Interest: for Canadian performing arts organizations to participate in the Supporting Initiators field study national research cohort of the Re-imagining Customer Relationships project. Expression of Interest Closing Date: March 23, 2025 at 11:59PM ES...Read More
Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Welcome Artists!
CAPACOA is happy to announce the artist lineup for Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Projects Ready for Touring!
Snapshot Sessions 2.0: New Dates & Registration
Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Projects Ready for Touring has been rescheduled to February 25, 26 & 27, 2025 from 1pm - 2:30pm (ET) via Zoom.
Re-imagining Customer Relationships: Register for Reflections & Project Launch Webinar
Performing arts organizations around the globe are struggling to achieve sustainability in a shifting marketplace. In Canada, these challenges include changes in audience behaviours, engagement patterns, and purchasing trends. In November 2024, Orchestras Canada, PACT, the National Arts Centre, and ...Read More
Call for Expressions of Interest: Canada/Arctic Online Cohort Program & 2025 Arctic Arts Festival
Call for Expressions of Interest: for Canadian Presenters & Artists to attend the Canada/Arctic online cohort program and the 2025 Arctic Arts Festival Expression of Interest Closing Date: January 17, 2025Eligible Applicants: Canadian Presenters & ArtistsNotification: January ...Read More
Call for Applications – Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Projects Ready for Touring
The Opportunity Calling all Canadian artists and representatives! Apply to be a part of Snapshot Sessions 2.0, CAPACOA’s virtual networking event, from January 21 – 23, 2025. Selected artists and their representatives will have the opportunity to pitch developed or completed projec...Read More
I Want To Showcase Data Serves the Live Performance Industry
IWTS's new Open Data Policy transforms performer profile information into publicly available, reusable artist data.
Calendar of Events Featuring Performances by Indigenous Artists
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CAPACOA is pleased to announce a new calendar of events featuring performances by Indigenous artists. This project has been developed as a part of Artsdata’s work with the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance to improve the visibility and di...Read More
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, and every day, we invite our members to join us in committing to reflecting on Canada’s colonial legacy and learning from Indigenous artists, activists, and knowledge-keepers. Reconciliation is an ongoing process, one that requ...Read More
Presenting an International Artist? See CAPACOA’s New Visitor Visa Guidelines and Assistance Service
CAPACOA is introducing new Visitor Visa Guidelines, as well as a Visitor Visa Assistance Service.
Predictable Support for the Live Performance Sector
The live performance sector continues to face considerable challenges, but at CAPACOA, we believe that sustained and predictable support is essential to ensure the continued vibrancy and accessibility of the arts.