News - Canadian Association for the Performing Arts
Notes From the Road: Abidjan African Arts and Performance Market (MASA)
A CAPACOA delegate perspective on the Abidjan African Arts and Performance Market.
Attend APAX, Brisbane 2026: Calling Canadian Presenters & Artists
Expression of Interest Closing Date: June 30, 2026 Expressions of Interest are now open for Canadian presenters and artists to participate in the Canadian delegation attending APAX Australia, Brisbane 2026 (occuring September 7-11, 2026). The Australian Performing Arts Exchange is the national marke...Read More
Data Infrastructure for Humans and AI
After securing extended funding for the presenting sector in the last federal budget, CAPACOA’s advocacy efforts take on a new focus: the Artsdata knowledge graph.
3-for-1 Registration: Canadian Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference
CAPACOA members receive exclusive 3-for-1 registration and the lowest available pricing for the Canadian Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference, taking place July 14–15, 2026 at the 20 Toronto Street Conference Centre, presented by Arts Reach. This year’s conference theme, “New Ways Fo...Read More
Online Resource: WolfBrown’s Loyalty Labs Free for CAPACOA Members
Loyalty Labs is a facilitated learning community designed to help arts organizations in Canada and the U.S. strengthen customer loyalty through innovative marketing and programming strategies, offered for free to CAPACOA members.
Now Launching: Survey On Affiliation And Membership In The Performing Arts
The first level of the Survey On Affiliation And Membership In The Performing Arts is now live, and it takes just 10–15 minutes to complete. Organizations that participate will receive a follow-up survey to distribute to their audiences. This survey will help you better understand how audiences conn...Read More
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