Olivier Sylvestre: “I Am so Eager to Return to the Stage”
Le Journal de Québec profiles Olivier Sylvestre, a circus artist specializing in German wheel, who used to work for Cirque du Soleil and now works in a café in Montreal to make ends meet. Read the full article to learn more about his experience.
The Public Captivated by Online Culture
“The COVID-19 pandemic compelled theaters, festivals, and even orchestras to opt for webcasting. And the good news is: the public has largely, and sometimes massively, responded, according to cultural institutions and events surveyed by Radio-Canada. While profitability is still far from being achieved, this new mode of dissemination allows for reaching a wider audience regionally, […]
Cirque Du Soleil Postpones Sous Un Même Ciel in Montreal
Cirque du Soleil has announced the postponement of its show Sous un même ciel, scheduled to begin on April 22 in Montreal’s Old Port. Read La Presse’s article to learn more.
New Accident Insurance Plan for our Members in 2021
Becoming an En Piste member comes with many benefits, including access to a range of insurance policies offered exclusively to the circus community across Canada, in partnership with Vézina Marsh. In 2021, individual members will even have a choice between three accident insurance plans covering them during their professional activities, such as tours and training, […]
2021 Membership Campaign—Together, more than ever!
Over the past few months, being able to rely on each other has allowed us to share our professional realities and support one another during this exceptionally challenging year for our community. Unfortunately, the coming months are still expected to be difficult. For our association, it is fundamental to support our entire community through this […]
L’Aubergine Launches an Animated Short Film Reflecting its Identity
To grandly celebrate its 46½ years, L’Aubergine enlisted cartoonist Francis Desharnais to illustrate the characters and the company’s colorful universe. Created to thank all the artists and craftspeople who built today’s L’Aubergine, LA PETITE HISTOIRE DE L’AUBERGINE uniquely portrays the journey of this clown art company, which is part of Quebec’s cultural landscape. Attend the […]
Good News for the Performing Arts in Canada
Following the release of the Economic Statement details by the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, we note much good news for the performing arts sector, for both organizations and artists. Funding for the Performing Arts Sector The pandemic has particularly affected the cultural and leisure industries, which employ hundreds of thousands of Canadians. […]
New: Recovery Assistance Program through Increased Training (PARAF)
Today marks the effective date of the Government of Quebec’s Recovery Assistance Program through Increased Training (PARAF). This program is intended for individuals seeking employment or returning to the workforce after job loss. It allows them to undergo training while receiving an employment assistance allowance of $500 per week, or to have their allowance increased […]
Giving Tuesday for the AFC
The AFC exists to support Canadian entertainment industry professionals during times of financial hardship. This year, the organization provided one million dollars in emergency financial aid to the community. It had processed 600 emergency aid requests by the end of April 2020. If you can, help them replenish their emergency aid fund, this Tuesday, December […]
A Delicious and Festive Fundraiser for Cirque Hors Piste
In the current context, the team at Cirque Hors Piste, a social circus organization operating in downtown Montreal, has had to demonstrate ingenuity. Their fundraiser “Making a Difference at Home, One Box at a Time” promises to be delicious and festive. Unable to gather in person, Cirque Hors Piste invites itself into your home! The […]