LA SERRE – Arts Vivants Issues Two Calls to the Community
A first call for applications for the Nomadic Artistic Residency Program Soil Improvement closes on September 16, 2020. Activities will take place in Montreal, in French, from September 2020 to June 2021. Successful applicants will receive a $1500 grant to cover expenses incurred by their participation. Additionally, Canadian and Quebecois artists and artistic companies have […]
Upcoming Tours for the Fall
While Flip Fabrique will reconnect with audiences in 15 cities across Quebec in the fall with its new creation Six°, the show Passagers by 7 doigts de la main has been scheduled in several cities in France from November 2020 to early January 2021. In the current context, this is excellent news! Read the article […]
Three Accredited Institutions for the Issuance of National Diplomas in Circus Arts in France
In France, Académie Fratellini (La Plaine Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis), the National Circus Arts Center of Châlons-en-Champagne (Marne), and the National Circus Arts School of Rosny-sous-Bois (Seine-Saint-Denis) have been accredited for the issuance of the National Higher Professional Circus Artist Diploma and the State Diploma for Circus Teacher. Read the Artcena article.
Why You should Consider Artists for Off-Stage Career Opportunities
“In the wake of job losses and setbacks for the circus sector due to the coronavirus pandemic, Project Lumière emerged to illuminate the lives of circus artists by sharing resources, facilitating important connections, and boosting morale. Their mission statement is “to CONNECT performing arts professionals to reduce feelings of isolation. FACILITATE exchanges by sharing information […]
Easing of Distancing Measures in Arts and Sports in Quebec
Following the success of the special measures granted to the film and audiovisual sector during the cultural recovery, the Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST) has now eased distancing measures for performing arts in Quebec. Small stable teams of fewer than 10 people can rehearse at one meter distance without masks […]
Call for Projects Supporting Cultural Offerings in the Educational Journey of Young Quebecers
“The Ministry of Culture and Communications announces the launch of a 3rd edition of the Call for Projects Supporting Cultural Offerings in the Educational Journey, which will take place from August 24 to October 2, 2020.” This call aims to increase and diversify the cultural activity offerings for young people from early childhood to college […]
Félix Imbault: an Acrobat on the Terraces of the End of the World
“Accompanied by his pneumatic stilts, Félix Imbault, a professional entertainer, sets off on an adventure to the end of the world. He came to spread joy and happiness on the Terraces of the End of the World, in Gaspé, taking us into his world full of whimsy. From atop his stilts, he captivated the hearts […]
Circus Arts in Montreal’s Alleys
Once again this year, circus arts will enliven the alleys of Ville-Marie and Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie as part of the FAR 2020 festival! Among the diverse program, you will find La Croustade, an artistic duo formed by our members Vincent Jutras and Éline Guélat, the company Le Gros Orteil, Laurette and Arlette, a duo of female clowns […]
Roundtable on Changing Realities in Circus
Over the past six months, like the rest of the performing arts world, the Montreal circus scene has taken a hit. Despite so much uncertainty, the Quebec circus sector is particularly well-positioned and supported in its efforts to revitalize and relaunch the circus industry. On August 18th, we participated in a roundtable organized by Circus […]
Là – MAINTENANT: Call for Proposals for Performances Adapted to Public Health Guidelines
The LÀ – MAINTENANT movement is initiating a recovery and revival of live arts in Quebec’s performance venues, in full compliance with prevention measures recommended by Public Health and the CNESST. Do you have adapted performances that comply with Public Health guidelines? Submit it by Wednesday, August 31 at noon, to be included in the […]