News - CAPACOA
A major boost for festivals in the 2021 federal budget
The 2021 federal budget provides funding for festivals and for music venues. But questions remain about the level of support for the rest of the live performance sector.
A close-up shot of the live performance domain – May not be suitable for sensitive viewers
New quarterly indicators released today by Statistics Canada provide an accurate measure of the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the live performance domain.
Online performances remain a valuable alternative for many cultural consumers
More and more cultural consumers have watched and paid for online performances. For these consumers, "free" is a poor value proposition.
Employment in arts and culture industries, February 2021
While employment rebounded across the Canadian economy in February, the live performance sector took another dive. Self-employed artists and technicians, who had managed to hold on thanks to emergency support, are most severely impacted.
Town Hall with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault
Date: Thursday, March 25th, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm EST Location: Zoom Webinar Following the investments announced to support arts and live events workers in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, CAPACOA is pleased to host a Town Hall with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian H...Read More
Government regulations and uncertainty about demand remain large obstacles for arts organizations
Government regulations were the top obstacle reported by arts, entertainment and recreation organizations, followed by demand-related concerns.
Online Performances And The Search for a Viable Business Model
Can the changes in the way we create and consume art in this era reshape the performing arts sector? Find answers from our two-part webinar.
Bold Budget Recommendations for the Rebuilding of the Live Performance Sector
On February 11, 2021, CAPACOA submitted a document titled Rebuilding the performing arts ecosystem after the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Let’s Talk Budget 2021 consultation.
Untold Stories: COVID-19 and Artist Agents
“I don’t want to sugarcoat the truth; my business is very challenged at the moment.” This is what Tara Bailey, an agent dedicated to youth and family programming and owner of the Bailiwick Booking Agency, said in response to my question regarding her agency’s current situation during the pande...Read More
2020: The Year One in Four Arts Worker Lost Their Job
The COVID pandemic took a particularly heavy toll on the arts sector in 2020. One in four arts, entertainment and recreation workers lost their job in 2020, compared to 2019. That’s 114,400 artists, technicians, marketing staff, arts administrators and other cultural workers who could no longer earn...Read More