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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
Senate Report Puts Cultural Diplomacy at the Front Stage
June 13 2019 – Cultural diplomacy should be a pillar of Canada’s foreign policy, affirms Senate Committee. After a year-long study on the role of arts and culture in foreign policy, the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade released a long-awaited report, titled Cultural Diplom...Read More
Applications are now being accepted for the PCBP program
June 12, 2019 – CAPACOA and RIDEAU are happy to launch, with the help from the Department of Canadian Heritage, the new PCBP funding program edition for 2019 – 2020. The PCBP is a funding program that provides the presenting community with access to better professional development tools. Read ...Read More
Live Performances: the Social Paradox and the Welcoming Factor
According to Canadian audience research, the social aspects of a live performance experience can both encourage and hinder attendance. “Being able to go by myself” and "feeling welcome" are significant drivers of frequent attendance.
Performing Arts Expected to Contribute to Tourism Growth
May 28, 2019 – The federal government recently unveiled a comprehensive tourism strategy. Taking a whole-of-government approach, the strategy acknowledges the contribution of festivals and performing arts organizations in realizing Canada’s full tourism potential. Arts presentation and creative expo...Read More
International Committee Welcomes New Members and Sets Sights on New Markets
May 3, 2019 – CAPACOA’s recently launched International Market Development Committee welcomes five new members. Officially launched in November 2018 to provide guidance to CAPACOA in identifying key markets for reciprocal exchanges and organizing joint trade missions, the International Market Develo...Read More