$11.8m for the Recovery of Circus Arts in Quebec!
Quebec’s Minister of Culture and Communications (MCC), Nathalie Roy, announced an investment of $11.8 million to support the circus arts sector in Quebec. This support comes from the additional $147M injected into the Economic Recovery Plan for the Cultural Sector, a sum that was announced during the unveiling of the 2021-2022 provincial budget on March […]
The Intermission is over for Cirque Du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil announces the reopening of four of its shows, after being on hiatus for over a year due to the pandemic.
Two Studies Reporting on the Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis on the Cultural Sector
Synapse C, an organization that promotes the value of data in culture, presents two studies detailing the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the cultural sector. These were conducted in collaboration with two professors from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Frédéric Laurin and Hervé Guay, and their students. These studies focus more specifically on […]
Acting for Climate Montréal in Gaspésie
La Fabrique Culturelle produced a short film about the work of the company Acting for Climate Montréal. During a creative residency in Gaspésie, eight circus artists explore the possibility of creating committed, eco-responsible circus acts in connection with nature. Watch the video to immerse yourself in their world.
Additional Support of $60m to Back the Distribution of Quebec Shows
Nathalie Roy, Minister of Culture and Communications, announced an additional $60M investment during the RIDEAU event. The allocated funds will ensure the continuity of activities for the distribution of Quebec shows. Read the press release from the Ministry of Culture and Communications to learn more.
$1.5 Billion to Support the Arts, Culture, and Sports Sectors
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, yesterday unveiled a recovery budget ‘focused on jobs, growth, and resilience.’ This includes over $1.5 billion in support for the arts, culture, and sports sectors, which have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic. Here is a summary of the measures from which our community […]
Andréane Leclerc in Residence at Place Des Arts
“A circus artist for 20 years, now a designer, performer, and co-founder of the Nadère arts vivants company, Andréane Leclerc draws inspiration from her contortion practice for artistic and philosophical exploration. This approach led her to conceive an ambitious three-part fresco. She benefited from an artistic residency at Place des Arts at the beginning of […]
Launch of a Circus Alliance in the United States
A national service and advocacy organization by and for individuals involved in the production and presentation of American circus is taking shape. This entirely volunteer organization, named the American Circus Alliance, represents a wide range of circus genres. It will officially launch on April 22. To participate in the launch and a Q&A session, register […]
A Monastery Cabaret Webcast
Available free of charge from April 15 to 22, the webcast also provides an opportunity to collect voluntary contributions that will help fund the circus programming presented throughout the summer in the Monastery Garden. Watch the webcast here!
$5m for Physically Distanced Performances
Following its great success in 2020, the Physically Distanced Performance Program of the Conseil des arts et lettres du Quebec is renewed this year thanks to $5M in funding from the Ministry of Culture and Communications. Submit your projects before May 12, 2021. Read the Ministry’s press release. Read the article published in Le Devoir. […]