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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 during COVID.
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 ecosystem.
Postponements and cancellations: both are a loss and have adverse effects
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak – and the bans on gatherings – many performing arts presenters have chosen to postpone performances rather than cancelling them outright. If postponements may appear to be the lesser of two evils, they have disadvantages as well.
Performing Arts Presenters and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy offers assistance to organizations who saw a 30% drop in revenues because of the pandemic. The program will be a huge relief for some presenting organizations, but others are feeling left out.
So You Think You Know Your Audience?
Statistics shared by Hill Strategies Research reveal that attendance at the performing arts is prevalent across all segments of the Canadian population.
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