A Historic Moment: 10 Million for Circus Arts!
Given the major challenges faced by the circus arts sector, particularly due to the collapse of its business model based on the export of performances, a sum of 10 million dollars has been granted to the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by the Government of Quebec to support our community during […]
Long Live Quebec Circus!
Last Friday, Les 7 doigts de la main treated us to eye candy: an incredible video montage that celebrates Quebec circus! “Today, Quebec circus encompasses a multitude of artistic forms and proposals, from big top circus to experimental circus, including social circus, youth circus, and auteur circus in all its variations. Together, we form a […]
A Look Back at My Experience with the Les 7 Doigts Collective
A wonderful reflection on Hugo Cornet’s experience, who worked within the communications team of The 7 Fingers of the Hand during his Working Holiday Visa stay in Canada, and a message full of hope from a passionate cultural worker. “I was able to work on many enriching projects during these past months. What an adventure, […]
Increase in Municipal Spending on Culture in Quebec in 2018
According to the Institut de la statistique du Québec, “In 2018, Quebec municipalities’ operating expenditures for culture totaled $1,017 M, an increase of 6.9% compared to 2016.” (…) As observed in previous years, in 2018, 80% of spending on cultural services provided to the public went to libraries ($348 M), arts and literature ($156 M), […]
CRITAC and the National Circus School Launch an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab
To contribute to the sustainability of the circus and cultural industry in a brand new global reality, the Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer in Circus Arts (CRITAC), affiliated with the National Circus School (ENC), is launching an entrepreneurship and innovation lab, reserved primarily for 2020 cohort graduates, but open to all professional circus artists. […]
Machine De Cirque in Drive-in Theaters
“Machine de Cirque aims to present circus arts in Quebec’s drive-in theaters this summer. The company has proposed this project to several cities, including Quebec City, Rimouski, Sherbrooke, Shawinigan, Drummondville, and Trois-Rivières, as well as to private partners. It has generated significant interest. Although still seeking partners to enhance the project, its general director, Vincent […]
Reopening of Performance Venues
“Performance venues, including concert halls, theaters, or cinemas, could reopen before June 24 under specific conditions, particularly with a reduced number of spectators to ensure the safety of both artists and the public,” stated Minister of Culture and Communications Nathalie Roy on Monday in the presence of Premier François Legault. Read the article published in […]
A Circus Artist Couple Ranks in the Top 10 of Canadian Family’s Got Talent
The only circus act in the Canadian Family’s Got Talent competition, presented by Santé D’Amours Fortunato and her husband Sasha Yudintsev, was selected for the top 10. The couple met while both working on Cirque du Soleil’s show Corteo. Santé, who graduated from the National Circus School in 2011, notably performed in the aerial chandelier […]
$50.9 M to support the creation and dissemination of performing arts in Quebec
En Piste welcomes the announcement made today by Quebec’s Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, during François Legault’s press conference, regarding the budget allocated to the cultural sector’s recovery plan. Nearly $400 million will be invested to assist and support the recovery of the cultural sector, representing an additional $250 M to the initially […]
Call for Proposals from the Ville-Marie Borough in Montreal
The Ville-Marie Borough is launching a call for proposals to Montreal artists and cultural organizations. “Given the cancellation of regular outdoor cultural programming, this call aims to encourage projects that help break isolation and re-enchant daily life, all while respecting the health guidelines recommended by the Regional Public Health Department.” “Submitted projects may involve dissemination, […]