Circus Performances and Bites to Celebrate Montreal’s Vietnamese Culture
“The Vietnamese Cultural Centre is proud to present the second edition of the Vietnamese Cultural Week, which will take place in Montreal from September 26 to October 4. The event highlights the cultural and artistic contribution of the Vietnamese community and celebrates the diversity and complementarity of Quebec society. Painting, comics, cinema, circus, and gastronomy […]
Let the RIDEAU 2021 National Selection Begin!
Submissions for the RIDEAU 2021 National Selection, the most important Francophone performing arts event in America, are now open! You can submit your projects until September 21, 2020, at 5 PM. In the current context, this edition will focus on two important aspects: networking and discovery. This will include a redesigned Marketplace that will comply […]
Research and Creation Residency at TOHU!
During the period from August 20, 2020 to October 31, 2020, artists can apply for one- or two-week research and creation residencies in one of the following 5 spaces; • TOHU Hall • Parabris 1 (52’6” diameter / 14’3” height)• Parabris 2 (63’6” diameter / 26′ height)• Trèfle Big Top• TOHU Entrance Hall The space […]
Participate in the survey on the impacts of COVID-19 for racialized and Indigenous artists and collaborators of DAM
“As the COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacts the artistic and cultural sector, Diversité artistique Montréal (DAM) is launching a study to document the situation and the repercussions of this crisis on racialized and Indigenous individuals working in this sector across Quebec, as well as on artistic organizations dedicated to one of these groups.” “[…] DAM aims […]
Cirque Du Soleil Creditors Pledge to Pay Still Unpaid Artists
“Just over a hundred members of the Regroupement des artisans des arts du cirque (RAAC) who have still not received payment for work performed before the pandemic will soon be entitled to their pay. This is assured by Catalyst Capital Group, the firm representing the creditors now in charge of Cirque du Soleil.” Read the […]
Wave of Allegations: the Circus’s Turn for Self-Reflection
“For several weeks now, testimonies of sexual violence in the circus world have been multiplying on social media. So much so that the national circus arts association, En Piste, has decided to launch, starting Tuesday with Juripop, a clinic “against harassment and violence in the circus community”. La Presse spoke with the instigators of Victims_Voices_Circus, […]
Summer Break on the Esplanade of Place Des Arts in Montreal
Surprise dance, music, circus, and theater performances to reconnect with artists and outdoor shows will be held on the Esplanade of Place des Arts in Montreal from August 20 to 31. Among others, you can see circus performances featuring Les 7 Doigts and Toxique Trottoir! All temporary activities on the Esplanade are presented in compliance […]
The Circus without Quebec
“The Cirque du Soleil no longer belongs to Quebecers, but Quebecers continue to wish it a long life.” Read the comments from Christine Bouchard, Executive Director of En Piste, Stéphane Lavoie, Director of TOHU, Caroline Couillard, Senior Director of Public Relations at Cirque du Soleil, Daniel Lamarre, CEO of Cirque du Soleil, Yan Cimon, Full […]
The Ontario Arts Council’s Arts Sector Response Initiative
“The $1.6 million Arts Sector Response Initiative is an investment in the diversity and vitality of the arts in Ontario. This one-time initiative helps artists, ad hoc groups, collectives, and arts organizations operate in a changing environment. It encourages exploration, adaptation, and the development of new working methods that will increase the inclusivity and resilience […]
Seeking Circus Artists for Talents Bleus!
Julie Snyder and her team from La Semaine des 4 Julie are seeking the best talents from all corners of Quebec, the TALENTS BLEUS! To showcase talent from across the province, one candidate per region of Quebec will be selected to participate in the show and be seen by hundreds of thousands of viewers, in […]