News - Canadian Association for the Performing Arts
Block-Booking Meets Linked Data
Arts Touring Connector users can now import artist data from I Want To Showcase, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Launch of Indigenous Performance Calendar: A Calendar Connected to Artsdata and Wikidata
The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA) and CAPACOA are proud to launch the Indigenous Performance Calendar. This calendar lists performances featuring Indigenous artists and organizations from across Turtle Island. It stands out from other events in listings because it automatically combines...Read More
Navigating Uncertainty: CAPACOA’s Commitment to Supporting the Performing Arts Sector Amid Trade and Policy Changes
While the current and proposed international trade tariffs announced by the Trump administration do not directly target the Canadian live performing arts community itself, the CAPACOA Board and Staff recognize the increased anxiety and potential impact the current geopolitical and economic climate c...Read More
Call for Applications for Initiators Field Study in the Re-imagining Customer Relationships Project
Call for Expressions of Interest: for Canadian performing arts organizations to participate in the Supporting Initiators field study national research cohort of the Re-imagining Customer Relationships project. Expression of Interest Closing Date: March 23, 2025 at 11:59PM ES...Read More
Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Welcome Artists!
CAPACOA is happy to announce the artist lineup for Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Projects Ready for Touring!
Snapshot Sessions 2.0: New Dates & Registration
Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Projects Ready for Touring has been rescheduled to February 25, 26 & 27, 2025 from 1pm - 2:30pm (ET) via Zoom.
Re-imagining Customer Relationships: Register for Reflections & Project Launch Webinar
Performing arts organizations around the globe are struggling to achieve sustainability in a shifting marketplace. In Canada, these challenges include changes in audience behaviours, engagement patterns, and purchasing trends. In November 2024, Orchestras Canada, PACT, the National Arts Centre, and ...Read More
Call for Expressions of Interest: Canada/Arctic Online Cohort Program & 2025 Arctic Arts Festival
Call for Expressions of Interest: for Canadian Presenters & Artists to attend the Canada/Arctic online cohort program and the 2025 Arctic Arts Festival Expression of Interest Closing Date: January 17, 2025Eligible Applicants: Canadian Presenters & ArtistsNotification: January ...Read More
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.