MICC’s Virtual Circus Cafés at CINARS Web
The International Contemporary Circus Market (MICC) will have a virtual booth at the CINARS Web market. Visit them from November 9 to 13 to discover their brand new virtual circus cafés, a unique opportunity to chat informally with circus artists! Each day will be dedicated to projects from a region of the world. If you […]
Lèche-vitrine: a New Pop-Up Initiative in Montreal
“Like all performing artists, Gen Morin and Antoine Carabinier Lépine have been unable to practice their profession ‘in person’ since the beginning of the pandemic.” The two members of Cirque Alfonse therefore decided to launch Lèche-Vitrine. A charming and spontaneous artistic project that involves transforming the storefront of an Ontario Street creamery, closed during autumn […]
Red Zone Measures Extended until November 23 in Quebec
“The red zone measures imposed as part of the ’28-day challenge’ are extended until November 23,” announced Premier François Legault, who is asking Quebecers for four more weeks of effort. Bars, gyms, restaurant dining rooms, cinemas, theaters, and performance venues will thus remain closed until further notice to limit the spread of the virus.” Read […]
En Piste Participates in CINARS Web
We have been invited to participate in the panel discussion Juggling, contortion and risk: Recent innovations in contemporary circus, on November 10 at 12 PM EST, as part of CINARS Web. Nathalie Delorme, Communications and Community Life Manager for the association, will provide an overview of circus arts in Quebec and Canada during the pandemic. […]
Vincent Dubé of Machine De Cirque Wins Young Entrepreneur of Quebec: Arts and Culture Award
Vincent Dubé, the General and Artistic Director of Machine de Cirque, won the “Young Entrepreneur of Quebec: Arts and Culture” award at the 43rd edition of the prestigious ARISTA Provincial Competition, organized by the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montreal on October 21st. The ARISTA Provincial Competition recognizes and highlights promising figures among Quebec’s next […]
Spreading Joy through Therapeutic Clowning
Angola Murdoch, an aerial circus artist, discovered the world of therapeutic clowns in her early teens while she was a patient at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. The artistic director of Look-Up Theatre, a Bognor, Ontario native, recalls being visited by one of the clowns after undergoing spinal fusion surgery to correct her severe scoliosis. (…) […]
Anticipated Support for the Dissemination of Circus Arts
Last year, we launched our study on dissemination, which affirmed the importance of implementing a support measure for the circulation of shows and dissemination in all its forms, in order to structure a network and work on long-term audience development. And now, thanks to the support of the Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec […]
Call for Organizations Located in Quebec and Nova Scotia
Through their intergovernmental cooperation agreement on Canadian Francophonie, the governments of Quebec and Nova Scotia offer to jointly fund projects that bring together Francophone stakeholders. Projects involving exploratory missions, expertise transfers, partnerships, and initiatives from pan-Canadian organizations are eligible. A call is currently open for projects that will begin before March 31, 2021. The deadline […]
The Grand Prix Finalists Include TOHU and Toxique Trottoir
The 35th edition of the Grand Prix du Conseil des arts de Montréal, on November 12 from noon to 1:15 PM, will be entirely virtual and free. Attend to encourage the finalists, including the company Toxique Trottoir, nominated for mobilizing 4,500 citizens with its three street shows, and TOHU, nominated in partnership with La Chapelle […]
Giving Tuesday: the Keys to a Successful Campaign
“Each year, the global day Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to rally your community around your mission and solicit its support. This is an opportunity for the cultural sector to explore, during this pandemic period, a new approach: local philanthropy. During this activity, Wendy Reid, Professor of Management at HEC Montréal, and Charles Cupif, Philanthropic […]