Increase in Municipal Spending on Culture in Quebec in 2018
According to the Institut de la statistique du Québec, “In 2018, Quebec municipalities’ operating expenditures for culture totaled $1,017 M, an increase of 6.9% compared to 2016.” (…) As observed in previous years, in 2018, 80% of spending on cultural services provided to the public went to libraries ($348 M), arts and literature ($156 M), […]
CRITAC and the National Circus School Launch an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab
To contribute to the sustainability of the circus and cultural industry in a brand new global reality, the Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer in Circus Arts (CRITAC), affiliated with the National Circus School (ENC), is launching an entrepreneurship and innovation lab, reserved primarily for 2020 cohort graduates, but open to all professional circus artists. […]
Machine De Cirque in Drive-in Theaters
“Machine de Cirque aims to present circus arts in Quebec’s drive-in theaters this summer. The company has proposed this project to several cities, including Quebec City, Rimouski, Sherbrooke, Shawinigan, Drummondville, and Trois-Rivières, as well as to private partners. It has generated significant interest. Although still seeking partners to enhance the project, its general director, Vincent […]
Reopening of Performance Venues
“Performance venues, including concert halls, theaters, or cinemas, could reopen before June 24 under specific conditions, particularly with a reduced number of spectators to ensure the safety of both artists and the public,” stated Minister of Culture and Communications Nathalie Roy on Monday in the presence of Premier François Legault. Read the article published in […]
A Circus Artist Couple Ranks in the Top 10 of Canadian Family’s Got Talent
The only circus act in the Canadian Family’s Got Talent competition, presented by Santé D’Amours Fortunato and her husband Sasha Yudintsev, was selected for the top 10. The couple met while both working on Cirque du Soleil’s show Corteo. Santé, who graduated from the National Circus School in 2011, notably performed in the aerial chandelier […]
$50.9 M to support the creation and dissemination of performing arts in Quebec
En Piste welcomes the announcement made today by Quebec’s Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, during François Legault’s press conference, regarding the budget allocated to the cultural sector’s recovery plan. Nearly $400 million will be invested to assist and support the recovery of the cultural sector, representing an additional $250 M to the initially […]
Call for Proposals from the Ville-Marie Borough in Montreal
The Ville-Marie Borough is launching a call for proposals to Montreal artists and cultural organizations. “Given the cancellation of regular outdoor cultural programming, this call aims to encourage projects that help break isolation and re-enchant daily life, all while respecting the health guidelines recommended by the Regional Public Health Department.” “Submitted projects may involve dissemination, […]
The Cultural Sector Will Soon Learn more about its Reopening in Quebec.
“It is now the turn of the culture and communications sector to receive a financial aid plan and a reopening program from Quebec for performing arts shows and film shoots.” The announcement of support measures tailored to the sectors concerned will be made this Monday during the Premier’s 1 PM press conference. François Legault will […]
The MICC Will Take Place Online from July 6 to 9!
The International Contemporary Circus Market (MICC), a crucial exchange and networking forum for contemporary circus artists and companies, will be presented online from July 6 to 9, 2020! Other activities will follow each month. This online initiative will offer variations of the MICC’s usual in-person components, including networking, artistic presentations, breakout meetings, panels, and professional […]
Financial Aid from Quebec of up to US$200 Million for Cirque Du Soleil
“The Council of Ministers has granted financial aid of up to US$200 million for the revival of Cirque du Soleil,” announced Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon on Tuesday during a press conference at the National Assembly. Watch the press conference on TVA Nouvelles. Watch the interview with Pierre Fitzgibbon on RDI Économie.