arts promotion
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Rebuilding Upon More Sustainable and Equitable Foundations
How can the live performance sector recover from the COVID crisis and at the same time foster innovation, resilience, sustainability and equity? It seems like a pretty big order for a sector that was decimated by months of restrictions on live events.
Participate in #LightUpLive!
We’re calling all live arts organizations to join us, along with the Live Event Community in raising awareness for our industry which continues to remain dark. We are asking live performance venue managers across the country to light up their buildings and marquees in red on Tuesday, September 22, 2...Read More
CAPACOA submits recommendations for the continuation and recovery of the live performance sector
CAPACOA’s pre-budget submission brings forth new recommendations for emergency and recovery support in the context of the COVID-19 crisis.
Arts sector in dire need for extended emergency support
The COVID-19 ASO Response Group submitted a joint letter to government officials outlining the dire impacts of the pandemic on our sector and advocating for continued supports for arts and culture.
CAPACOA Applauds Emergency Support for Performing Arts Organizations
CAPACOA congratulates the Federal government for their recognition of the annual contribution of the arts and culture community to the economic vitality of Canada and their timely response and support to one of the hardest hit sectors during this global health and economic crisis.
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.
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
Federal Parties’ Engagements on Performing Arts Touring and Presenting
October 11, 2019 | Updated October 14, 2019 – CAPACOA collaborated with the Canadian Arts Coalition and with Festivals and Major Events to gather information on federal parties positions on arts and culture. Here is the latest information. Overall culture platforms have been analyzed by Orchestras C...Read More