Looking back on the launch of En Piste’s new website
At the 5@Cirque event on December 10, En Piste unveiled its new website and member portal to an enthusiastic community. Here we look back at the key decisions and considerations that guided this redesign.
Call for Projects | Circus Arts Residency at Valspec
Valspec and En Piste invite companies to apply for a summer creation residency in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, taking place in July 2026.
Compétence Culture releases its study: L’IA en culture: Mieux comprendre pour agir ensemble
A study on the skills development needs in artificial intelligence within the cultural sector
Inclusion Reflection Committee
En Piste invites artists, trainers, managers, and workers in the sector to join a pan-Canadian reflection committee on inclusion within its membership.
Call to Circus Artists
The Quartier des arts du cirque (QUAC) is inviting circus artists and companies to take part in the creation of a new artistic committee, designed by and for the circus community.
Call for Participation: Consultation Tables on Circus Act Pricing
The Human Potential Research Center HUPR was commissioned by En Piste, the national network for circus arts, to create a practical tool for calculating circus act pricing. Currently, pricing in the circus sector is often difficult to establish fairly and consistently. This tool aims to support the professionalization of the industry and provide a clear […]
Call for Circus Artists – Festival Internacional Siguientescena 2025 Launch Gala, Mexico
In collaboration with PROD-G and the Festival Internacional Siguientescena, En Piste is pleased to launch a call for projects to select Canadian artists to participate in an international gala in Mexico..
Andy Giroux (1979-2025)
In memory of Andy Giroux It is with immense sadness that we learn of the passing of Andy Giroux, a deeply loved and respected circus artist in his community. His talent, sensitivity, and generosity have left a lasting mark on our hearts and in the ring. For those who wish to gather together and share […]
Call for En Piste Circus Companies – 2026 Brazil Tour
Dear Member Companies, In collaboration with the Quebec Office in São Paulo, En Piste is pleased to relay a call for projects for a contemporary circus tour in Brazil in 2026, organized by the cultural coordination of the Alliances Françaises of Brazil.
2025 Circus Arts Award Winners
CALQ Award for Best Circus Work The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), in collaboration with En Piste, is pleased to present the very first CALQ Award for Best Circus Work to Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard for her work Scuse. This award, accompanied by a sum of $10,000, was presented to her by […]