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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 leg...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 ...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...Read More
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...Read More
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 ec...Read More