JOB OFFER – Project Manager – School Circus Development
Do you wish to contribute to the reach of circus arts? En Piste, the national association for circus arts, is currently seeking a Project Manager – School Circus Development. We are looking for an approachable, dynamic, and professional individual to implement and coordinate concrete actions to improve the integration of circus arts education in schools. […]
Finalists for the CALQ Award for Best Circus Work and the CAM Propulsion Award 2025 for innovation and enrichment of circus arts
Montreal, June 13, 2025 – En Piste, the national association of circus arts, continues its partnership with the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) and, in addition, inaugurates a new collaboration for the promotion of circus, through the creation of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) Award for Best Circus Work. […]
Funding Circus Arts Differently
READ THE REPORT En Piste’s Robin des Bois was held on April 24 in the warm atmosphere of the restaurant 2025 AGM-Forum, located in the heart of La Fontaine Park, bringing together over 120 members and partners from the sector. The day, marked by participation and collective reflection, allowed for a review of the past […]
André Simard (1947–2025)
Tribute to André Simard It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of André Simard, a visionary artist, creator, and educator whose lasting influence continues to resonate throughout the contemporary circus community. A former coach of the Canadian gymnastics team, he distinguished himself from the late 1980s at Cirque du Soleil, where […]
International Circus Day
On this International Circus Day, we invite you to reflect on this art and its magic that transcend borders and cultures. Circus, much more than simple entertainment, is a true metaphor for life itself. Circus reminds us of the beauty of the unexpected and the importance of boldness. Every artist who spins, juggles, and defies […]
Call for Projects 2025 – Second Cohort of the Emerging Talent Touring Program!
Building on the resounding success of the first cohort of the Emerging Talent Touring program, with Cirque Collini and its show Crew Wanted, the dawn of a new adventure is on the horizon! We are launching the second edition; a unique opportunity for an emerging troupe or artist to make their debut on Quebec stages. […]
An Unprecedented Overview for a Booming Sector
The Disciplinary Circulation Working Group (DCWG) is pleased to announce today the publication of an innovative study offering the very first overview of artistic residencies in Quebec. Conducted by the firm DAIGLE/SAIRE, the survey highlights the diversity of residency practices, their challenges, and their indispensable contribution to artistic creation. Part of the research was already […]
The Common Front for the Arts Responds to Quebec’s Budget
An Inspiring Budget for the Arts Community: the Common Front Celebrates a Major Victory Montreal, Tuesday, 25 March 2025 – The 21 organizations of the Common Front for the Arts welcome with satisfaction the budget presented on March 25, 2025, and thank Ministers Éric Girard and Mathieu Lacombe. As soon as the budget was tabled […]
École Horizon-Soleil Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Horizon-Soleil School in St-Eustache: A Model of Innovation and Perseverance in Integrating Circus into Education For 40 years, Horizon-Soleil Primary School has been writing a unique chapter in the field of education by integrating circus into the core of its school curriculum. A pioneer in this approach, the school has, over the decades, transformed a […]
The Propulsion Award Returns for a Second Edition!
En Piste and the Conseil des arts de Montréal are pleased to announce the opening of the call for applications for the second edition of the Propulsion Award. This prestigious award recognizes an artist, a cultural worker, a collective, or an organization in circus arts who, through their audacity and innovation, contributes to the renewal […]