A First Film by Les 7 Doigts De La Main
In 2020, Les 7 doigts de la main released their very first film, En panne. It is available for viewing in Quebec and France only from March 26 to April 12, 2021. Purchase your access here!
Additional $147m in Aid for the Cultural Sector to Emerge from the Crisis
Quebec’s 2021-2022 budget provides an additional $147 million over two years to enhance and extend the Economic Recovery Plan for the cultural sector. The Minister of Culture and Communications will announce the details of this comprehensive aid in the coming weeks.
Call for Quebec Circus Projects for RIDEAU 2021
Quebec-based circus companies are invited to submit their proposals for a networking event organized by the MICC as part of RIDEAU 2021. Submit your proposal by April 2!
Circus, a Final Haven for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
“Social circus is sometimes the only open door where these young people can feel supported and safe, where they are accepted in their marginality and invited to be themselves.” Learn more about Cirkaskina, a pan-Canadian initiative by Cirque Hors Piste.
The Ottawa Circus School Summer Program Will Take Place
The Ottawa Circus School Summer Program will once again be held outdoors under a big top in July and August 2021. To learn more and register, click here!
Complementary Career Development Program
The Quebec Resource and Transition Centre for Dancers (CQRTD) is launching a second cohort for its COHÉRENCE PROJECT, offered from April to December 2021. The Complementary Career Development Program is open to ten emerging artists from the performing arts, including circus arts. Submit your application by April 4, 2021.
The New American Circus Alliance Launches a Survey
A group of American circus artists is launching a survey on the economic impact of the American circus during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Collini Brothers’ Circus Nominated for an Award
The show The Collini Brothers’ Circus is nominated for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Arts and Culture Excellence Award. Vote by March 25!
$3m for Festivals and Circus Arts in Montreal
The City of Montreal and the Government of Quebec are investing $25M, including $3M for festivals and circus arts, to make downtown vibrant this summer! Read the press release to learn more.
Spotlight on Circus Arts at RIDEAU 2021
On Thursday, April 29, we will present the new project Accès-cirque to the presenters attending RIDEAU 2021, which aims to support the touring of circus performances in Quebec.