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New Data on Giving and Volunteering in the Arts

March 20, 2013 – 5% of Canadians (1.4 million people) volunteered for or donated to arts and culture organizations in 2010 according to a Hill Strategies Report. Read more

CAPACOA Participates in Arts Caucus Meeting

February 27, 2013 – The parliamentary all-party arts caucus held a meeting on the theme “Arts: A Profound Source of Healing”.

On the Road to 2017

February 11, 2013 – Canada’s 150th Anniversary is nearly tomorrow and many stakeholders are planning celebration activities.

Arts goers have better health, higher volunteer rates, and stronger satisfaction with life

January 30, 2013 – “Cultural festival attendees have a 25% greater likelihood of reporting very strong satisfaction with life.”

Survey Reveals Positive Perceptions of Arts and Culture

January 10, 2013 – 92% of Canadians believe that arts and culture make a community a better place to live.

CRA Releases New Guidance on Arts Activities and Charitable Registration

December 20, 2012 – The CRA has now posted the final version of a new Guidance on arts activities which clarifies the requirements for charitable registration.

Performing arts and Geography Find Common Ground

December 10, 2012 – CAPACOA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Canadian Geographic and Strategic Moves to bring highlights from The Value of Presenting study to Canadians.

Arts Day Rallies All-Party Support for Key Policy Issues

November 5, 2012 – The Canadian Arts Coalition presented its third annual Arts Day on Parliament Hill, Tuesday, October 23. Over 130 arts leaders took part in 111 meetings with MPs, ministers, senators and key officials — and early indications are that the day was a success.

Canadian Conference of the Arts: The End of an Era

October 30, 2012 – CAPACOA wishes to express regret over the folding of the Canadian Conference of the Arts.

Get Involved on Arts Day on Parliament Hill 2012

October 11, 2012 – If you can’t make the trip to Ottawa on October 23rd, take part via social media. Read more