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Members of the Canadian delegation at tanzmesse 2022. Some folks are standing, some sitting, and some kneeling around the "Danse + Canada + Dance" booth in the Agora.

Are you looking to submit a proposal to tanzmesse? We are here to help!

CAPACOA will be in attendance at tanzmesse August 28-31, 2024 in order to facilitate Canadian participation. We are offering space for artists to submit proposals through our booth.

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Advocating Access to the Performing Arts

CAPACOA submitted its brief as part of the pre-budget consultations for the 2024 budget. The associations recommends predictable and enhanced programming support for the sector.

Welcome Victoria Del Mastro Vicente and Brittney Rolston

CAPACOA is delighted to welcome student interns Victoria Del Mastro Vicente and Brittney Rolston to the team! Thank you to the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) and the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) for their generous support.

Call for Canadian Participants: WOMEX 2023

Participate in a mentoring session and apply to showcase at WOMEX 2023! The deadline has been extended to August 18, 2023 at 5pm ET.

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Eyes On… Rhodnie Désir

This month, we’re delighted to highlight choreographer-documentalist and Founder/Artistic Director of RD Créations, Rhodnie Désir.

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2023-2024 Digital Discoverability Program: Call for Participation

Join the 2023-2024 Digital Discoverability Program and learn how to optimize your event pages, artist profiles and Wikidata items.

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National Indigenous History Month 2023

This month serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to support truth, healing, and reconciliation.

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Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters to attend the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Are you a Canadian arts presenter looking for support to attend the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Complete the form before June 5, 2023 at 4pm EST.

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Eyes On… Evelyn Bradley

Evelyn R. Bradley (she/her) is an educator, workshop development consultant, and diversity, equity, and inclusion adviser. She works with universities, non-profits, and businesses to develop materials that center culturally competent programming.

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2022-2023 Digital Discoverability Program Wraps Up

CAPACOA’s Linked Digital Future Initiative (LDFI) recently wrapped up the second edition of the Digital Discoverability Program. Hear from Nicholas Beach, who shares his experience as a 2022-2023 participant.