The 2020-2021 Customized Training Programs are Here!
We have launched our two customized continuing education programs for 2020-2021: Career Skills and Training Support! Thanks to the financial participation of the Government of Quebec and Compétence Culture, circus artists and trainers will be able to receive training support, while all circus arts professionals, including artists, trainers, coaches, mediation agents, technicians, designers, and cultural […]
A Partnership that Will Ensure the Continuity of the Being Black in Canada Program until 2022
“The Being Black in Canada program of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, whose objective is to improve cultural diversity in the arts community, will be able to count on the financial support of Netflix Canada, in collaboration with National Bank, and with the support of the Canada Media Fund (CMF). Born in Montreal, Being Black in […]
Deadline August 31 for Submissions to the Conseil Des Arts De Montréal
The Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) is opening its general program, for which the submission deadline has been moved up to August 31 to allow for a shorter processing time in the current context. Artist collectives and organizations can submit projects now. Organizations currently receiving operational funding have access to a special call for […]
Projects for Young Quebec Artists and Cultural Workers
All young people in Quebec aged 18 to 35 can apply for the ‘turnkey’ projects of the Quebec International Youth Offices (LOJIQ) to receive support for developing their skills, relaunching their activities, returning to the job market, or engaging in service to local communities to help them highlight and promote their region, in a context […]
Gatherings of 250 People Soon Permitted in Quebec
“The entertainment industry is left wanting more after the government’s announcement to increase the maximum number of people allowed from 50 to 250 in public places, both indoors and outdoors, starting next Monday, August 3.” Read the article published in Le Devoir. “This new rule applies to public places and not to indoor and outdoor […]
Reopening of Training Studios in Montreal
Starting this week, circus artists can train in the studios of Les 7 doigts de la main, Cirque Éloize, and TOHU in a safe environment that complies with public health measures! Thanks to the support of the Government of Quebec, the Quebec Arts and Letters Council, the Ministry of Culture and Communications of Quebec, and […]
An Extraordinary Summer Program at TOHU
From July 11 to September 7, 2020, several TOHU activities will take place in front of residences and in the alleys of the St-Michel borough in Montreal to offer a dose of humor, relaxation, and entertainment. The result of a close collaboration between TOHU, AQDR St-Michel, VSMS, Le temps d’une pause, and the organization À […]
Webinar on Harassment and Violence in the Circus Arts
In the wake of recent denunciations, several individuals and companies have contacted us. As an association, we must play a leading role in prevention and support within our community to foster a healthy work environment where all individuals can practice their profession without fear. It is in this context that we invited l’Aparté – Resources […]
Balance your Life with Camille Tremblay
In recent months, Camille Tremblay, a professional equilibrist, has developed balance programs for all levels. These are designed for circus artists, CrossFit athletes, people who practice yoga, or simply for anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge or refine their hand-balancing technique. “For my part, this project was initiated long before COVID, but I must […]
Mini-documentary on Homosexual Representation in Circus
Eric McGill, a Canadian trapeze artist based in the UK, has been very busy during lockdown! He has been working on a video mini-documentary discussing homosexual representation in circus, which will be unveiled today! Four 20-minute interviews discuss the pitfalls of certain clichés and how to combat them to create new, interesting, and diverse representations […]