Quebec Lifts Ban on Festivals
“After authorizing gatherings of 250 people in enclosed public spaces, Quebec gives the green light to the same measure in outdoor public spaces. The new directive means the lifting of the cancellation of festivals and events for the entire province. Promoters will be able to resume their activities as early as Wednesday, provided they comply […]
Combating Harassment and Violence in the Circus Arts Sector
Unfortunately, the circus arts sector is not immune to psychological and sexual harassment in the professional environment. To support and equip our community, and thus foster a healthy work environment free from all forms of harassment and violence where all community members feel confident, we have made several resources available on our website. Furthermore, on […]
2020 Performing Arts Technical Meeting: Registration Opening Soon!
The annual professional development meeting for technical directors and professional stage technicians from Quebec is coming soon! Nine activities will be held in a hybrid format, including remote training sessions during the week of September 28 and in-person training sessions on September 28 and 29, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, at the Grand Théâtre […]
First Indigenous Chair of the CCA Board
“Jesse Wente, a member of the Anishinaabe Serpent River First Nation in Ontario, was appointed on Tuesday as Chair of the Board of the Canada Council for the Arts. He is the first Indigenous person to hold this position. An author, broadcaster, and speaker, Jesse Wente has been a member of the Board of the […]
The D’Arts Et De Rêves Auction is Online!
59 artworks are being auctioned thanks to the generosity of donors and artists. The unique aspect of their auction is that it provides visibility to artists during these times when studios and art galleries are not frequently visited. 50% of sales will go to the artists, the other 50% to the operating costs of the […]
Temporary Aid for Quebec Performance Venues
“As part of the Cultural Sector Economic Recovery Plan, the Minister of Culture and Communications, Ms. Nathalie Roy, is pleased to announce the implementation of a new temporary aid program for performance venues. The management of this program will be under the responsibility of the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC). The temporary aid […]
Flip Fabrique Resumes Creating
“The Quebec circus troupe Flip Fabrique is working on a new ‘COVID-proof‘, which could be presented as early as September in the National Capital. Six º will feature five acrobats led by the charismatic clown Jamie Adkins.” Flip’s General and Artistic Director, Bruno Gagnon, speaks of ‘light at the end of the tunnel’. Their previous […]
Summer Camp Memories: but where is the Big Top?
“Samara Healey has been attending Camp Geronimo in Lachute since she was 7 years old. When she learned that summer camps would be closed for the summer, she admitted to being ‘super sad.’ ‘It’s the coolest thing about my summer,’ she tells us. ‘It’s a ritual; I prepare for it every year, I look forward […]
Today, more than ever: for a National Network of Legal Clinics Dedicated to the Arts Sector
The National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts is a group composed of members from existing Canadian pro-bono legal clinics. As part of Phase 1 of their project, they conducted a needs assessment, surveying 1,150 Canadian artists, arts organizations, and legal experts working in the sector. They found that 94% of artists feel they […]
Call for Projects for Emerging Artists in Montreal
The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, in collaboration with Culture Montréal, are launching a call for projects for emerging artists who wish to obtain a first grant from CALQ. This is the first component of the Territorial Agreement related to the Montreal Island community. Emerging artists […]