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The Digital Conversation Intensifies
March 9, 2017– Much happened on the digital file in the last month. First, RIDEAU held a day-long forum, alongside La Bourse. Then Canadien Heritage released the consultation report on Canadian Content in a Digital World, and Canada Council did the same with their reports on Arts in a Digital World.
Collaborative Canada 150
March 6, 2017 – Showcasing the regional diversity of a country as vast as Canada can be a daunting task. But two presenters in Camrose, Alberta, took upon themselve to prove it’s not unsurmountable.
Movie Attendance is Declining: Is This a Good or a Bad News for the Performing Arts?
February 28, 2017 – Cineplex has seen a 12% drop in attendance in the fourth quarter of 2016. Should the performing arts sector rejoice or be scared? Neither. But it should certainly pay attention.
Putting Arts in the Right Perspective
January 12, 2017 – CAPACOA regularly collaborates with key partners from the presentation sector and beyond to create an environment in which performing arts presentation can thrive. This winter, we are opening up the discussions: we invite you to join them as part of our Arts in Perspective convers...Read More
New PD projects for 18 CAPACOA and RIDEAU members
January 11, 2017 – CAPACOA and RIDEAU are pleased to announce that the jury for the PCBP gave out last December financial support to 18 of its members.
Canada 150 in Arts Presentation
January 10, 2017 – The big celebration year has begun. In countless communities accross Canada, the 150th anniversary of the confederation will be celebrated with big and small events, including through performing arts presentations.
Streamlining, Please
December 13, 2016 – Further to several meetings with the Canada Revenue Agency, the Performing Arts Tax Working Group is re-issuing today a series of recommendations for the enhancement of non-resident taxation.
Going Solo to a Show
December 12, 2016 – “Fear of missing out” or “Joy of missing out” – in the era of social media, is it still all right for people to go out on their own?
Some Good, Some Bad News for Leisure and Culture in Canada, According to Wellbeing Index
November 22, 2016 – Canadian’s quality of life lags economic growth, according to the latest Canadian Index of Wellbeing report. The report also finds that the Leisure and Culture domain has seen the most dramatic decline since 1994. There are nonetheless a few positive signs.
CAPACOA @ CINARS: A Successful First Edition
November 21, 2016 – The inaugural edition of CAPACOA @ CINARS came to a conclusion on Saturday, November 19, with the closing gala dinner of the CINARS Biennale. The finale to this innovative partnership was enhanced with the presentation of several awards.
CAPACOA and Partners Receive Trillium Seed Grant
November 5, 2016 – At Ontario Contact, Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal met with members of the CAPACOA, IPAA and Ontario Presents to formally congratulate the three partners on receiving a $75,000 Seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Higher US Visa Processing Fees (But Same Delays)
November 4, 2016 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a substantial increase in I-129 filing fees. This is a source of concern for touring artists and for presenters alike.
A Systems View of International Taxation
November 3, 2016 – The Performing Arts Tax Working Group has had a few key meetings recently, and we are now looking forward to shaping solutions with the Canada Revenue Agency soon.
November is Arts and Health Month
November 1, 2016 – November is Arts & Health Month, an internationally-recognized month to celebrate and raise awareness about arts’ contributions to health, healing and wellbeing. As the field gains momentum worldwide, we’re adding our voices to the global Arts & Health conversation and we ...Read More
Where is the art?
October 17, 2016 – Michele Decottignies, for The Deaf, Disability & Mad Arts Alliance of Canada and panelist at CAPACOA @ CINARS asks the question:, “Why is “art” missing from a search of “disability art” in the largest database in the world?”
Sense of Belonging Matters to the Arts (and Vice Versa)
October 4, 2016 – A sense of belonging is important to build safe, vibrant communities and it brings purpose to our live, claims the latest national Vital Signs report published by Community Foundations of Canada. And the arts are part of the mix.
INFRAconsults: CAPACOA Adds a Building Block
September 16, 2016 – Following consultation with the membership and with key partners, CAPACOA shared a written submission in response to the consultation on Phase 2 of the Government of Canada’s Infrastructure Plan.
CAPACOA Submits Brief to the Finance Committee
August 5, 2016 – As part of the pre-budget consultation in advance of the 2017 federal budget, CAPACOA submitted a brief to the Standing Committee on Finance. The submission endorses the recommendations of the Canadian Arts Coalition and advance additional rationales from the perspective of the...Read More
Opportunity for Input on Infrastructure Funding
July 26, 2016 – The Government of Canada has laid out a plan to invest more than $120 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years and Phase 1 is already underway. As Infrastructure Canada plans for Phase 2, it is seeking input from communities, stakeholders, and Canadians through the new w...Read More
How Vibrant Culture Attracts Top Talent
June 27, 2016 – The arts matter more than sports when it comes to attracting skilled workers. But businesses may not know it yet.
Arts on Prescription
June 14, 2016 – In February, HC Link partnered with CAPACOA and Arts Health Network Canada to present a webinar on Arts and Health: Partners in Well-Being. This webinar offered an introduction to arts and health practices, an overview of research findings, as well as an exploration of cases and reso...Read More
A Closer Look at Culture Indicators
May 16, 2016 – Last week, Statistics Canada released a series of economic indicators on arts and culture. The absolute figures – $54.6 billion, 630,000 jobs – are impressive. The trends over time, less so.
Writing the Next Chapter of Canadian Cultural Policy
April 29, 2016 – The last week saw two major announcements which are bound to change the arts and culture landscape in Canada. Over the weekend, the Minister of Canadian Heritage announced a major consultation on Canadian Content in a Digital World. Then, the Canada Council for the Arts released its...Read More
Changes in Favour of Efficiency, Transparency and Trust at Canadian Heritage
April 14, 2016 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced that important changes will be made to the way business is done in the department with respect to grants and contributions.
Arts Sector Delighted by the Support for Arts & Culture in the 2016 Budget
March 22, 2016 – The Canadian Arts Coalition (CAC) is extremely satisfied to see the government commit in the 2016 Federal Budget to the doubling of the Canada Council for the Arts operating budget by 2020.