Clarifications Regarding the Health Measures in Effect in Quebec’s Cultural Sector
Effective this Sunday, April 11, the curfew in Montreal and Laval will be moved back to 8 PM for an indefinite period. However, performance venues remain open. The stricter restrictions in Quebec City, Lévis, Gatineau, and Beauce continue until April 18. The Ministry of Culture and Communications provides clarifications regarding the health measures in effect […]
Two Circus Acts in the Talents Bleus Final!
Out of four finalists in the televised competition Talents Bleus from the show La Semaine des 4 Julie on Noovo, two are circus acts! The duo Mathieu Cloutier and Myriam Lessard, both graduates of the École de cirque de Québec, will present their acrobatic roller skating duo act, which they have had the opportunity to […]
Closure of Performance Venues in Quebec City, Lévis, and Gatineau
Quebec City, Lévis, and Gatineau will be placed on pause due to the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, effective April 1st at 8 PM until April 12, 2021. During this period, the curfew will be reinstated at 8 PM. All non-essential businesses will have to close, including performance venues. Schools will also have to close. […]
Additional Funding for Culture in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario
While Quebec announced an additional $147 million in aid to the cultural sector to emerge from the crisis, some other provinces also demonstrated their support for culture.
Spotlight on Transgender Circus Artists
What does the future of circus look like for young transgender circus artists? Find out in this Circus Talk article (in English).
A First Film by Les 7 Doigts De La Main
In 2020, Les 7 doigts de la main released their very first film, En panne. It is available for viewing in Quebec and France only from March 26 to April 12, 2021. Purchase your access here!
Additional $147m in Aid for the Cultural Sector to Emerge from the Crisis
Quebec’s 2021-2022 budget provides an additional $147 million over two years to enhance and extend the Economic Recovery Plan for the cultural sector. The Minister of Culture and Communications will announce the details of this comprehensive aid in the coming weeks.
Call for Quebec Circus Projects for RIDEAU 2021
Quebec-based circus companies are invited to submit their proposals for a networking event organized by the MICC as part of RIDEAU 2021. Submit your proposal by April 2!
Circus, a Final Haven for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
“Social circus is sometimes the only open door where these young people can feel supported and safe, where they are accepted in their marginality and invited to be themselves.” Learn more about Cirkaskina, a pan-Canadian initiative by Cirque Hors Piste.
The Ottawa Circus School Summer Program Will Take Place
The Ottawa Circus School Summer Program will once again be held outdoors under a big top in July and August 2021. To learn more and register, click here!