Landmark Study Sheds Light on Profound Benefits of the Performing Arts

The Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) recently released a comprehensive overview of the benefits of arts presenting in Canada.  To learn more, read the press release below or on the CAPACOA website.

Ottawa April 29, 2013 – Performing arts presenting generates a wide range of benefits for Canadians, the communities they live in and society at large, according to a report prepared by Strategic Moves and released today by CAPACOA.

The Value of Presenting: A Study of Performing Arts Presentation in Canada includes a comprehensive historical and contemporary overview of the performing arts ecosystem. It reveals that performing arts are valued by the vast majority of Canadians – across socio-economic differences – and it provides a new perspective on younger Canadians’ interest in live performing arts. Most importantly, the study identifies a broad range of public benefits associated with performing arts presentation, including better health and well-being, greater energy and vitality in communities, and a more caring and cohesive society.

Read the News Release: http://www.capacoa.ca/en/services/arts-promotion/news/468-study-release&utm_source=valueofpresenting&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news_release

Sincere thanks to all our study partners, and to all the agents, managers, presenters and presenting networks who participated in this historic study in one way or another!