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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
Live Performance Funding Holds Steady in Budget 2025
Supplementary funds for performing arts presenters and festivals have been renewed in the 2025 federal budget.
2025 CAPACOA Conference: Age of Relevance – Registration, Accommodation, Travel, Delegates, Financial Support, NAC Award, Digital Discoverability Pre-Conference Sessions, and Sponsorship
In an era marked by social shifts, changing environments, and technological disruption, the performing arts sector faces a pivotal question: How do we stay relevant to best serve our communities? CAPACOA’s 2025 Conference: Age of Relevance, taking place December 1-5, 2025, in Ottawa, will explo...Read More
Call for Nominations – NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
October 14, 2025 – (OTTAWA) – The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) are once again extending a call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31, 2025. ...Read More
The Measurable Impact of Structured Data for the Discoverability of the Performing Arts
Adding structured data to event pages has a quantifiable impact on both search engine results pages and the resulting web traffic.
Call for Applications for the Research Phase of the Trialing Membership Offers Field Study in the RCR Project
Deadline: October 5, 2025 Applications are now open to participate in the research phase of the RCR project’s second field study, Trialing Membership Offers! For this first phase, we are seeking performing arts organizations that have previously implemented or are currently running membe...Read More
Register NOW for the 2025 CAPACOA Conference: Age of Relevance!
The 2025 CAPACOA Conference is Here! In an era marked by social shifts, changing environments, and technological disruption, the performing arts sector faces a pivotal question: How do we stay relevant to best serve our communities? Join CAPACOA from December 1-5, 2025 in Ottawa to experience the Ag...Read More
Advocating For A Strong Domestic Market For Canadian Performing Arts
CAPACOA has submitted its brief for the 2025 fall federal budget. In it, the association calls for permanent support for performing arts touring and presenting.
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