International Circus Day
On this International Circus Day, we invite you to reflect on this art and its magic that transcend borders and cultures. Circus, much more than simple entertainment, is a true metaphor for life itself. Circus reminds us of the beauty of the unexpected and the importance of boldness. Every artist who spins, juggles, and defies […]
Call for Projects 2025 – Second Cohort of the Emerging Talent Touring Program!
Building on the resounding success of the first cohort of the Emerging Talent Touring program, with Cirque Collini and its show Crew Wanted, the dawn of a new adventure is on the horizon! We are launching the second edition; a unique opportunity for an emerging troupe or artist to make their debut on Quebec stages. […]
The Common Front for the Arts Responds to Quebec’s Budget
An Inspiring Budget for the Arts Community: the Common Front Celebrates a Major Victory Montreal, Tuesday, 25 March 2025 – The 21 organizations of the Common Front for the Arts welcome with satisfaction the budget presented on March 25, 2025, and thank Ministers Éric Girard and Mathieu Lacombe. As soon as the budget was tabled […]
École Horizon-Soleil Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Horizon-Soleil School in St-Eustache: A Model of Innovation and Perseverance in Integrating Circus into Education For 40 years, Horizon-Soleil Primary School has been writing a unique chapter in the field of education by integrating circus into the core of its school curriculum. A pioneer in this approach, the school has, over the decades, transformed a […]
An Unprecedented Overview for a Booming Sector
The Disciplinary Circulation Working Group (DCWG) is pleased to announce today the publication of an innovative study offering the very first overview of artistic residencies in Quebec. Conducted by the firm DAIGLE/SAIRE, the survey highlights the diversity of residency practices, their challenges, and their indispensable contribution to artistic creation. Part of the research was already […]
The Propulsion Award Returns for a Second Edition!
En Piste and the Conseil des arts de Montréal are pleased to announce the opening of the call for applications for the second edition of the Propulsion Award. This prestigious award recognizes an artist, a cultural worker, a collective, or an organization in circus arts who, through their audacity and innovation, contributes to the renewal […]
MICC: Call for Circus Artists and Companies!
The call for projects for the Tour de Piste du MICC is now open! The MICC, the only market dedicated to circus arts in North America, invites you to submit your project for the 2025 Annual Rendez-Vous Tour de Piste. Selected companies will have the opportunity to present their show to over a hundred international […]
Tragic Fire in Igloolik
En Piste Expresses its Sadness and Support for Artcirq. It is with immense sadness that we learned of the fire that ravaged the Igloolik arena, an emblematic place where the company Artcirq has shaped an essential part of its artistic and community identity. En Piste wishes to express its deep support for our friends and […]
A Grand Celebration to Mark the 30th Anniversary of the Quebec Circus School
Congratulations to the entire team of the Quebec Circus School, who gathered on February 1, 2025, to proudly celebrate the School’s 30 years of activity. From its humble beginnings in the Louis-Jolliet center’s gymnasium in 1995, to its 23 flourishing years of growth, creation, and performances under the iconic roof of the former Saint-Esprit church […]
Common Front for the Arts – Submission of the Pre-Budget Brief to the Government of Quebec.
Montreal, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – The 21 organizations of the Common Front for the Arts are submitting their pre-budget brief to the Government of Quebec. In the autumn, the Common Front sounded the alarm and already called for clear actions to guarantee the sustainability of the cultural sector and to face the challenges that […]