$116.5 Million to Support the Recovery and Viability of the Arts Sector!
Last fall, the federal government announced it would invest $181.5 million in the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations to stimulate employment in the arts and culture sector, support the continuation of activities during the pandemic, and prepare for a sustainable recovery of the sector. Yesterday, Minister Steven Guilbeault presented the […]
Sharing Mental Health Specialists
The COVID-19 Impact Survey conducted last December revealed that 65% of respondents suffer from depression or anxiety. Given this high percentage of distress within our community, we are making it a priority for action. To discuss with the community the immediate and longer-term mental health needs, we held two conversations on the subject on January […]
Ringmaster for Montréal Complètement Cirque
As part of its 12th edition, Montréal Complètement Cirque is looking for its ringmaster for its new creation at Place Émilie-Gamelin, a show conceived and directed by Sarah Beauséjour. Auditions will be held, by invitation, on March 19. Interested individuals must submit a filmed monologue by March 10. View the audition call here for full […]
The New Show by Les Foutoukours Selected for a Creative Residency at the Desjardins Cultural Centre
Last January, the Desjardins Cultural Centre launched a call for projects for a paid artist residency. In total, over 80 applications were submitted. Initially, only one project was to be selected, but considering the incredible number of projects received, the jury, composed of members of the Desjardins Cultural Centre team and members of Le Cercle, […]
Study on Non-Publics in Culture
“For what reasons do people choose not to frequent certain cultural venues? This is the question that Culture Mauricie and researchers from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) began asking themselves in 2012. For cultural organizations, learning about their non-publics – that is, people who do not frequent them – can prove useful for […]
EXPO-SCÈNE Postponed to 2022
On March 12, 2020, the Quebec government prohibited all events gathering more than 250 participants, which led to the closure of the Montreal Convention Centre, just days before the opening of EXPO-SCÈNE 2020. EXPO-SCÈNE is Canada’s largest trade show for professionals in the audio, lighting, video, stage, and multimedia industries to see, hear, and discover […]
Call for Projects: D’Arts Et De Rêves Artist Residency
The D’Arts et de rêves artist residency in Sutton is launching its call for projects for residencies in 2021 and 2022. After a year marked by a major renovation project of its main building and strict sanitary rules due to the pandemic, the organization will reopen its facilities this summer to welcome artists from the […]
Highlight the Contribution of Artists and Cultural Organizations to Civic Life
The Arts and the City Awards aim to encourage the cultural vitality of communities and promote best practices in this area. They recognize the commitment of community stakeholders to make culture a vector for sustainable development. They contribute to the realization of cultural projects that play an active role in the continuous improvement of the […]
En Piste Gets a DDA!
Thanks to funding from the Quebec Arts and Letters Council, we now have a Digital Development Agent (DDA) within our team. This position has been filled by Valérie Bineau, who previously held the position of Communications and Digital Strategy Assistant. Last October, she joined the Network of Digital Cultural Development Agents, a professional community of […]
Circus Talent on Montreal’s Ice Rinks
“He first put on skates in 2016. Three years later, he was on the ice with Cirque du Soleil as part of the show Axel. On a forced hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, Abadi Al-Obaidi is showcasing his talent on Montreal’s outdoor ice rinks.” Discover the sensation of the moment by reading this […]