News - Canadian Association for the Performing Arts
Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters to Attend MASA 2026 (African Performing Arts Market of Abidjan)
Expression of Interest Closing Date: Feb 27, 2026 Eligible Applicants: Canadian PresentersEvent dates: 11 – 18 April 2026Travel dates: 9 – 18 April 2026Notification: March 6, 2026* *The final delegation will be confirmed upon approval of funding. (currently pending, with fun...Read More
Ticket Resale: Policy, Pricing and Protection
Ticket resale has become one of the most persistent and frustrating challenges in the live performance sector. Audiences dislike it. Presenters lose revenue and trust. Across Canada, the rules governing ticket resale are fragmented, inconsistently enforced, and often poorly understood.
Curtains Close on Age of Relevance!
That’s a wrap! CAPACOA’s 2025 Conference took place from December 1-5, bringing together delegates from across Canada and around the world.
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