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Employment rebounds, but culture workers aren’t seeing signs of recovery just yet
Between February and May 2020, 192,300 workers in information, culture and recreation industries lost their job. Employment declined from 778,700 to 586,400: a 24.7% drop.
Applications are now being accepted to the Funding Program: Presenters Capacity Building Program (PCBP).
PCBP Funding program, applications now open!
All Access Webinars: Managing Mental Health and Building Resilience in the Performing Arts
Living in the time of COVID, many of us are dealing with uncertainty, fear, grief, and anxiety. CAPACOA is here to support you, not only in business but also in your mental and emotional well-being.
All Access Webinars: A Clean Slate for Reopening
CAPACOA invites you to join us for a conversation on reopening and public safety. Facing COVID-19 and the prospect of reopening undoubtedly presents challenges for different groups and regions.
Webinar Next Stage: Q & A on Covid-19 legal implications for the Performing Arts
CAPACOA invites all its members and partners to this upcoming free webinar around legal issues and the Covid crisis please feel free to share among your colleagues. If you have questions about the legal issues that COVID19 poses for the performing arts business, join us for a Q&A webinar on Thu...Read More
What will make audiences feel safe to return to live performances?
Consumer surveys provide valuable information about audiences' attitudes towards various safety precautions.
Agents and Managers Industry Survey of the Effects of Covid-19 in Canada
An immediate survey of Agents and Managers recognized by the industry was conducted by the COVID-19 Crisis Committee in conjunction with NAPAMA Canada and CAPACOA to measure the effects and impacts of these cancellations. The sector has seen drastic short-term impacts, and longterm repercussions ...Read More
CAPACOA Applauds Emergency Support for Performing Arts Organizations
CAPACOA congratulates the Federal government for their recognition of the annual contribution of the arts and culture community to the economic vitality of Canada and their timely response and support to one of the hardest hit sectors during this global health and economic crisis.
The long wait for audiences
The entire live performance sector wonders: “When we’re allowed to reopen, will audiences come back?” Consumer surveys north and south of the border provide many nuanced, and very useful, answers.
CAPACOA writes to Minister Guilbeault
Michele Emslie, CAPACOA’s Board President wrote to Minister Guilbeault on behalf of the performing arts sector in Canada. The letter outlining the current situations facing CAPACOA members during COVID.
Arts and entertainment among the most impacted by the COVID-19
According to Statistics Canada, businesses in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector are the most severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, along with accommodation and food.
Municipal and other publicly-owned presenters: connectors of touring circuits
Municipal, university and other publicly-owned presenting organizations are not eligible for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Yet, they represent a significant segment within the live performance ecosystem.
Postponements and cancellations: both are a loss and have adverse effects
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak – and the bans on gatherings – many performing arts presenters have chosen to postpone performances rather than cancelling them outright. If postponements may appear to be the lesser of two evils, they have disadvantages as well.
Performing Arts Presenters and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy offers assistance to organizations who saw a 30% drop in revenues because of the pandemic. The program will be a huge relief for some presenting organizations, but others are feeling left out.
So You Think You Know Your Audience?
Statistics shared by Hill Strategies Research reveal that attendance at the performing arts is prevalent across all segments of the Canadian population.
A Strong Domestic Market for the Live Performance Sector
January 16, 2020 – “Strong domestic touring circuits are needed to create synergies with funding for creation/production and for creative export.” This remains the key message of the touring and presenting sector for the 2020 federal pre-budget consultations. Last year, CAPACOA and partn...Read More
Emerging Performing Arts Leaders Celebrated at the CAPACOA Conference
November 13, 2019 – CAPACOA announced the winners of the inaugural Emerging Leader in the Performing Arts Award, during the opening gathering dinner of the 32nd CAPACOA Conference, at the National Arts Centre. The Emerging Leader in the Performing Arts Award elevates the voice of an emerging program...Read More
A Smart Way to Avoid Visitor Visa Issues
November 8, 2019 – Do you present artists from abroad and need help facilitating artists’ entry to Canada? It’s now possible to register with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Special Events Unit in order to help artists get their visitor visa on time for their performance in Cana...Read More
Federal Parties’ Engagements on Performing Arts Touring and Presenting
October 11, 2019 | Updated October 14, 2019 – CAPACOA collaborated with the Canadian Arts Coalition and with Festivals and Major Events to gather information on federal parties positions on arts and culture. Here is the latest information. Overall culture platforms have been analyzed by Orchestras C...Read More
Now Accepting Expressions of Interest for The Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama (TPAM)
October 7, 2019 – Expressions of Interest are now open for support to attend The Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama (TPAM) 8 – 15 February 2020. Now Accepting Expressions of Interest to attend TPAM for Producers, Presenters & Programmers Expression of Interest Closing Date: October 25 2019 (ex...Read More
Now Accepting Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters to attend Cervantino International Festival
August 27, 2019 – Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters are now open for support to attend Cervantino International Festival October 9th to 12th, 2019 in Guanajuato, Mexico The 47th edition of the Festival Internacional Cervantino, which will take place October 9-27, 2019, will have C...Read More
CAPACOA invites Canadian Agents/Managers to attend Cervantino International Festival
August 27, 2019 – CAPACOA invites Canadian Agents/Managers to attend Cervantino International Festival Event dates: 9th – 12th October 2019 About the opportunity The 47th edition of the Festival Internacional Cervantino, which will take place October 9-27 in Guanajuato Mexico, 2019, will have Canada...Read More
Artists Mobility: Good and Bad News North and South of the Border
July 11, 2019 – Finding a balance between national interests and cross-border mobility of artists is a tough act. Here is a series of positive and negative updates for the performing arts sector. Visitor Visa Denials Impacting Canadian Presenters An article in Le Devoir brought to light recent cases...Read More
A Canadian Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts
July 9, 2019 – CAPACOA encourages all performing arts organizations to sign on to the Canadian Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts recently lauched by the Cultural Human Resources Council. To give you a bit of context… Since early 2018, the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) has been e...Read More
Additional Funding for Festivals and Series Presenters On Its Way
June 19, 2019 – The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism announced yesterday how the 2019 federal budget additional support for festivals and series presenters will be allocated and distributed. The additional investment of $50.25 million over two years (2019-2020 and 2020-2021) announ...Read More