Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage

Blue Rodeo playing at Centre In the Square

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.

Open Letter to the Minister of Canadian Heritage

In these times of reopening borders, with theatres and concert halls in many countries welcoming audiences, we want to raise the question of the mobility of Canadian artists.

Ghost light at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre.

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.

Port Theatre_Nainaimo

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.

Minister Steven Guilbeault

CAPACOA writes to Minister Guilbeault

Michele Emslie, CAPACOA’s Board President wrote to Minister Guilbeault on behalf of the performing arts sector in Canada.  The letter outlining the current situations facing CAPACOA members during COVID.