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I Want To Showcase Data Serves the Live Performance Industry

IWTS's new Open Data Policy transforms performer profile information into publicly available, reusable artist data.

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Presenting an International Artist? See CAPACOA’s New Visitor Visa Guidelines and Assistance Service

CAPACOA is introducing new Visitor Visa Guidelines, as well as a Visitor Visa Assistance Service.

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Predictable Support for the Live Performance Sector

The live performance sector continues to face considerable challenges, but at CAPACOA, we believe that sustained and predictable support is essential to ensure the continued vibrancy and accessibility of the arts.

#FutureOfLIVE Campaign Recap

With more than 100 letters sent to MPs and sustained media coverage, the #FutureOfLIVE campaign ensured everyone was aware of the live performance sector's needs.

Fall Economic Statement: Anger and Incomprehension in Culture

Under the #FutureofLIVE umbrella, more than 30 Canadian associations representing live performance organizations are reacting to the Fall Economic Statement with anger and total incomprehension.

Semaine nationale d'action en soutien à la campagne #FutureOfLIVE. Du 22 au 29 septembre 2023

National Action Week: Recap & Next Steps

From September 22nd to 29th all partners of the #FutureOfLIVE campaign and their members participated in awareness-raising activities to communicate why the performing arts needs predictable and increased funding. This is a recap of all events that took place during National Action Week.

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The Artsdata Linked Open Data Ecosystem: A New Project for the Performing Arts

The Linked Digital Future initiative is giving way to the Artsdata project, a linked open data ecosystem governed by a community of users.

#FutureOfLIVE - No Cutbacks in Culture

The cultural sector calls on the Minister of Finance to reinvest in Canadian Heritage

Performing arts associations call upon the federal government to provide predictable and increased funding ahead of government-wide spending cuts.

Semaine nationale d'action en soutien à la campagne #FutureOfLIVE. Du 22 au 29 septembre 2023

National Action Week for the #FutureOfLIVE

Our National Action Week for the #FutureOfLIVE has officially started! Show your support by sharing our videos and share your own content on social media.

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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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Budget 2023: A Troubling Oversight

The 2023 federal budget fell short of the expectations of the live performance sector. While the budget provided partial reassurance about some funds that were set to expire in 2024, it did not deliver new investments for the long-term resilience and growth of the sector.

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Visitor Visas: Simple Solutions to a Hefty Problem

Visitor visa delays is a major source of concern for international artists performing in Canada. Yet, there are solutions to this problem.

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Rekindling the Spark Between Artists and Audiences

CAPACOA submitted its brief to the Standing Committee on Finance on October 7 as part of the pre-budget consultations for the 2023 budget. Learn more about our recommendations and read the full brief.

Call for Applications: Canadian Artists

We are looking for Canadian artists to be featured in our 2023 Artist Snapshots Sessions.

Call for Expressions of Interest to Join CAPACOA and Global Toronto’s Cultural Delegation to Circulart 2022

Expressions of interest are now open for Canadian Arts Presenters to join CAPACOA and Global Toronto's delegation at Circulart, November 3-6 2022.

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Call for Expressions of Interest to Attend IDENTIDADES

Expressions of interest for Canadian Indigenous arts presenters are now open to attend INDENTIDADES International Festival October 1-5 2022.

Four participants from the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe/CAPACOA group posing shoulder to shoulder.

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

Expressions of Interest for Canadian Arts Presenters are now open for support to attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 17 – 24 August, 2022.

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Federal budget acknowledges uneven recovery, but leaves much to be desired

The 2022 federal budget provides little new funding for the performing arts sector. But we remain hopeful that the National Recovery Summit will provide another opportunity to address the needs of the industry.

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Budget recommendations for a lasting relaunch of the live performance sector

CAPACOA's pre-budget submission highlights just how far the live performance sector remains from recovery. The submission articulates seven recommendations for the upcoming 2022 federal budget.

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Phase 2 of Pan-Global Reflections: International Cohorts Update

A year ago, CAPACOA launched a series of international conversations by artists and presenters/producers/curators in lockdown. Canadians were joined by their counterparts from South America, Mexico, Scotland and Asia to meet, discuss their lockdown situations, share their practices and most importan...Read More

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A major boost for festivals in the 2021 federal budget

The 2021 federal budget provides funding for festivals and for music venues. But questions remain about the level of support for the rest of the live performance sector.

Town Hall with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault

Date: Thursday, March 25th, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm EST Location: Zoom Webinar Following the investments announced to support arts and live events workers in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, CAPACOA is pleased to host a Town Hall with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian H...Read More

Bold Budget Recommendations for the Rebuilding of the Live Performance Sector

On February 11, 2021, CAPACOA submitted a document titled Rebuilding the performing arts ecosystem after the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Let’s Talk Budget 2021 consultation.

CAPACOA Appears before The House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

On Monday, November 30th at noon, CAPACOA appeared as witness, represented by its Director of Research and Development Mr. Frédéric Julien, at the invitation of The House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, in view of its study of Challenges and Issues Faced by the Arts, Culture, He...Read More

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A Stronger and More Resilient Canada: Together with the Performing Arts!

The Speech from the Throne, which was given on September 23, 2020, had this to say: "This fall, in addition to extending the wage subsidy, the Government will take further steps to bridge vulnerable businesses to the other side of the pandemic by ... introducing further support for industries that h...Read More

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