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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.
Call for Expressions of Interest for Canada-Korea Cohort Program participants, including attendance at Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS) and Hong Kong PAX (HKPAX) 2024
Canadian presenters interested in participating in a year long network development program with colleagues from Korea are invited to submit their Expression of Interest to join the Canadian delegation attending PAMS (Performing Arts Market in Seoul) and Hong Kong PAX (HKPAX), October 4-19th, 2024. ...Read More
A Tipping Point Towards Open Data in the Performing Arts?
CAPACOA has released an analysis report on information systems for the performing arts industry in Canada.
A Game Changer for the Music Industry
As part of the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, the CRTC announced it will be requiring online streaming services to contribute 5% of their Canadian revenues to support the Canadian broadcasting system.
2024-2025 Digital Discoverability Program: Call for Participation
Join the 2024-2025 Digital Discoverability Program and learn how to optimize your event pages and artist bios for the latest web technologies.
A Constellation of Data
2023-2024 was a pivotal year for Artsdata, as it became a true community with the potential to light up the sky for the performing arts.
Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters to Attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024
Expressions of Interest are now open for Canadian presenters to attend the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival from August 15 to 22, 2024.
Expressions of Interest for Canadian Presenters & Artists to Attend tanzmesse 2024
Canadian artists and presenters seeking to break into new markets are invited to submit their Expression of Interest to attend Tanzmesse in Düsseldorf, Germany, from August 28 to September 1, 2024.
Expressions of Interest for Canadian Artists to Attend Circulart 2024
Expressions of Interest are now open for artists to attend Circulart in Medellín, Colombia from June 6-9, 2024.
Live Performance Gets a Substantial Boost in the Federal Budget
Budget 2024 proposes to provide $31 million over two years, starting in 2024-25, to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.
#FutureOfLIVE Campaign Recap
With more than 100 letters sent to MPs and sustained media coverage, the #FutureOfLIVE campaign ensured everyone was aware of the live performance sector's needs.
National Performing Arts Organizations Appoint an Indigenous Librarian
CAPACOA, the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance and the NAC Indigenous Theatre are proud to announce the appointment of Dorian Jensen to the position of Indigenous Librarian.
What Do Gen Z in Canada Think About the Performing Arts?
Guest writer, Lila Galipeau, recaps the Gen Z session at Confluence 2023. She shares how the new generation engages with the performing arts.
Arts Marketing, Development & Ticketing Conference Returns to Toronto
Arts Reach presents the Canadian Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference June 25 - 26 in Toronto, with discounts for CAPACOA members.
Bridging Art and AI: A Conversation with Adrienne Wong and Mariel Marshall at CAPACOA 2023
Mariel Marshall and Adrienne Wong delve into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and its impact on the creative performance landscape.
Fall Economic Statement: Anger and Incomprehension in Culture
Under the #FutureofLIVE umbrella, more than 30 Canadian associations representing live performance organizations are reacting to the Fall Economic Statement with anger and total incomprehension.
National Action Week: Recap & Next Steps
From September 22nd to 29th all partners of the #FutureOfLIVE campaign and their members participated in awareness-raising activities to communicate why the performing arts needs predictable and increased funding. This is a recap of all events that took place during National Action Week.
The Artsdata Linked Open Data Ecosystem: A New Project for the Performing Arts
The Linked Digital Future initiative is giving way to the Artsdata project, a linked open data ecosystem governed by a community of users.
Truth and Reconciliation 2023
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.
The cultural sector calls on the Minister of Finance to reinvest in Canadian Heritage
Performing arts associations call upon the federal government to provide predictable and increased funding ahead of government-wide spending cuts.