Valspec, in partnership with En Piste, is offering a circus arts residency from July 20 to 24, 2026, at Salle Albert-Dumouchel or Cabaret d’Albert. The week will conclude with a public presentation of the work, on the evening of Friday, July 24.
This residency aims to provide a circus company with the opportunity to refine an existing creation and present the work-in-progress at the end of the week. Through this initiative, Valspec seeks to continue developing audiences and strengthening the circus discipline in the Beauharnois-Salaberry region, encourage emerging artists, support author-driven circus, and foster connections between artists and the public through artistic engagement activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- The company or collective must be a member of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance
- The project must be intended for a general audience
- Artists must be available for a post-show discussion following the end-of-residency presentation
- Ability to offer a mediation workshop (not mandatory, but a strong asset)
- The project must not include acts involving fire or animals
Selection Criteria
A jury composed of members of the Valspec team, a Valspec audience representative, a professional referred by En Piste, and an invited presenter will review applications based on the following criteria:
- Artistic quality and originality
- Budget feasibility
- Technical feasibility
Technical Resources for the Week
- 4 hours of setup (Monday morning or another scheduled time) + 4 hours of takedown
- 1 technician available throughout the week during daytime hours (schedule to be determined)
- Beyond the resources provided, the hourly rate is 50$/hour per additional technician.
- Links to the technical specifications of our venues:
Hospitality Information
- Snacks and beverages available in the dressing rooms
To submit an application, please provide:
- A dossier presenting the show and the artistic approach of the artist(s)
- The artists’ curriculum vitae
- A technical rider
- A photo and a text for promotional use
- A video excerpt of the project
- Any other relevant documents for evaluation
The call for projects will close on January 15, 2027.
For interested applicants
Please fill out the following form:
For any questions, contact Pascale Jodoin at pjodoin@valspec.qc.ca.