En Piste welcomes with joy and relief the reopening of performing arts announced by Minister François Legault. Here is a summary of the eased health measures for our sector in Quebec.
Reopening of Performance Venues
As of March 26, performance venues can reopen across Quebec in compliance with health measures and according to the standards of the CNESST guide for performing arts. School performances can take place while respecting stable class groups.
Furthermore, starting tomorrow, March 17, the curfew will be postponed to 9:30 PM, and will cease completely in regions moving to a yellow zone.
Consult the website of the Ministry of Culture and Communications where all details will soon be published.
Major Promotional Campaign for Performing Arts
Minister Nathalie Roy announced yesterday over $4.08 million in support for the deployment of promotional strategies for the cultural sector across Quebec. Of this amount, $1.16 million has been allocated to the Working Group on Performing Arts Attendance (GTFAS), of which En Piste is a member. The Professional Association of Performing Arts Presenters – RIDEAU will lead the project for a national multiplatform campaign specifically for the performing arts.
Read RIDEAU’s press release to learn more.
Consult the official press release from the Government of Quebec.
Gradual Resumption of Leisure Activities
A gradual resumption of outdoor and indoor leisure activities will begin as of March 26 across Quebec, in compliance with the directives of the Directorate General of Public Health specific to the alert level of each region. All activities must take place without physical contact and without spectators, while respecting a 2-meter physical distance. Here are all the directives to follow according to the alert levels.
Open Training
Free training for professional artists continues as before and must comply with the new curfew. Here is a reminder of the measures in this regard.
Zone Changes
To find out your region’s alert level and its terms, consult the Government of Quebec’s website. Please respect the guidelines.