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2025-2026 Digital Discoverability Program: Call for Participation

Applications are now open for the 5th and FINAL edition of the Digital Discoverability Program. Deadline: Thursday July 31, 2025.

Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters and Artists to Attend a Taiwan-Focused Event

Expression of Interest Closing Date: May 23, 2025 Eligible Applicants: Canadian Presenters & ArtistsEvent / Travel dates: October 17 – 26, 2025 Notification: June 20, 2025 About this Opportunity Expressions of Interest are now open for Canadian Arts PRESENTERS and ARTIS...Read More

Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters to Attend La Bienal Internacional de Danza de Cali 2025

Expression of Interest Closing Date: May 23, 2025 Eligible Applicants: Canadian PresentersEvent / Travel Dates: November 9 – 17, 2025 Notification: June 13, 2025 About this Opportunity Expressions of interest are now open for Canadian arts PRESENTERS looking to receive financial support t...Read More

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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: Projects Ready for Touring - Artist Line Up

Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Welcome Artists!

CAPACOA is happy to announce the artist lineup for Snapshot Sessions 2.0: Projects Ready for Touring!

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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