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A Strong Domestic Market for the Live Performance Sector
January 16, 2020 – “Strong domestic touring circuits are needed to create synergies with funding for creation/production and for creative export.” This remains the key message of the touring and presenting sector for the 2020 federal pre-budget consultations. Last year, CAPACOA and partn...Read More
Emerging Performing Arts Leaders Celebrated at the CAPACOA Conference
November 13, 2019 – CAPACOA announced the winners of the inaugural Emerging Leader in the Performing Arts Award, during the opening gathering dinner of the 32nd CAPACOA Conference, at the National Arts Centre. The Emerging Leader in the Performing Arts Award elevates the voice of an emerging program...Read More
A Smart Way to Avoid Visitor Visa Issues
November 8, 2019 – Do you present artists from abroad and need help facilitating artists’ entry to Canada? It’s now possible to register with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Special Events Unit in order to help artists get their visitor visa on time for their performance in Cana...Read More
Federal Parties’ Engagements on Performing Arts Touring and Presenting
October 11, 2019 | Updated October 14, 2019 – CAPACOA collaborated with the Canadian Arts Coalition and with Festivals and Major Events to gather information on federal parties positions on arts and culture. Here is the latest information. Overall culture platforms have been analyzed by Orchestras C...Read More
Now Accepting Expressions of Interest for The Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama (TPAM)
October 7, 2019 – Expressions of Interest are now open for support to attend The Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama (TPAM) 8 – 15 February 2020. Now Accepting Expressions of Interest to attend TPAM for Producers, Presenters & Programmers Expression of Interest Closing Date: October 25 2019 (ex...Read More
Now Accepting Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters to attend Cervantino International Festival
August 27, 2019 – Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters are now open for support to attend Cervantino International Festival October 9th to 12th, 2019 in Guanajuato, Mexico The 47th edition of the Festival Internacional Cervantino, which will take place October 9-27, 2019, will have C...Read More
CAPACOA invites Canadian Agents/Managers to attend Cervantino International Festival
August 27, 2019 – CAPACOA invites Canadian Agents/Managers to attend Cervantino International Festival Event dates: 9th – 12th October 2019 About the opportunity The 47th edition of the Festival Internacional Cervantino, which will take place October 9-27 in Guanajuato Mexico, 2019, will have Canada...Read More
Artists Mobility: Good and Bad News North and South of the Border
July 11, 2019 – Finding a balance between national interests and cross-border mobility of artists is a tough act. Here is a series of positive and negative updates for the performing arts sector. Visitor Visa Denials Impacting Canadian Presenters An article in Le Devoir brought to light recent cases...Read More
A Canadian Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts
July 9, 2019 – CAPACOA encourages all performing arts organizations to sign on to the Canadian Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts recently lauched by the Cultural Human Resources Council. To give you a bit of context… Since early 2018, the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) has been e...Read More
Additional Funding for Festivals and Series Presenters On Its Way
June 19, 2019 – The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism announced yesterday how the 2019 federal budget additional support for festivals and series presenters will be allocated and distributed. The additional investment of $50.25 million over two years (2019-2020 and 2020-2021) announ...Read More