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Artist Pitches for confluence: CAPACOA Conference 2023

We are currently inviting Canadian artists and their representatives to submit applications to be part of the artist Pitch Sessions! We welcome all disciplines in the performing arts to apply. Projects selected will pitch at the conference on November 6 or 7.

Your work will be offered to delegates from Canada and around the globe in 5 - 7 minute presentations (in person with tech supplied to support visuals).

All Pitch Session applications must be sent to admin@capacoa.ca.

  • To be considered for a Pitch Session slot, all applicants must provide a summary proposal which includes the following required information:

    • Your name, email, telephone number and website

    • Company/organization name, and address

    • Video and/or Vimeo links to past productions and work in progress

    • Description of proposed project/pitch (maximum 350 words)

    • Objective of participation: i.e., develop global partnerships, international representation, touring opportunities, performance engagements etc. (maximum 250 words)

  • Projects will be selected by a panel which includes professional representatives from Canada and abroad. Applicants will be judged on the above criteria. Additionally, we will be looking for:

    • Demonstrated potential for the proposed work to be of interest to both a national and international audience

    • Works that are of the highest artistic excellence

    • The project represents work that is/will be tour ready.

    • Representation from across Canada

    • Representation from Indigenous artists

    • Representation that celebrates Canada’s diversity

    • CAPACOA will provide technical resources during the in-person pitches.

    • For additional information or any queries, please contact admin@capacoa.ca.