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Why performers should be on your hiring radar for...
"In the wake of job losses and setbacks for the circus sector due to the coronavirus pandemic, Projet Lumière has emerged to shine some light on the lives of circus artists by sharing resources,[...]
Three institutions accredited for national...
In France, the Académie Fratellini (La Plaine Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis), the Centre national des arts du cirque de Châlons-en-Champagne (Marne) and the École nationale des arts du cirque de[...]
Call for projects in support of cultural...
"The Ministry of Culture and Communications announces the holding of a 3rd edition of the call for projects Support for cultural offerings in the educational pathway that will take place from August[...]
LÀ – MAINTENANT: Calling shows adapted to the...
The LÀ - MAINTENANT movement is initiating a revival and re-launch of the performing arts in Quebec's theatres, in full compliance with the prevention measures recommended by Public Health and[...]
Circus programmed in Montreal's alleys
Once again this year, there will be circus entertainment in the alleys of Ville-Marie and Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie thanks to the FAR 2020 festival! Among the diverse program, you will find La[...]
Félix Imbault, an acrobat on an adventure to the...
"Accompanied by his pneumatic stilts, Félix Imbault, a professional acrobat, is setting off on an adventure to the ends of the earth. He came to spread joy and happiness on the Terrasses du Bout du[...]
Participate in DAM's survey on the Impacts of...
''The COVID-19 pandemic is severely shaking the arts and culture community, Diversité artistique Montréal (DAM) is launching a study to document the situation and the repercussions of this[...]
Research and creation residency at La TOHU!
During the period from August 20, 2020 to October 31, 2020, artists can apply for one- or two-week research and creation residencies in one of TOHU's 5 spaces; • TOHU Theatre • Parabris 1[...]
The RIDEAU 2021 national selection has begun!
Submissions for the National Selection of RIDEAU 2021, the most important francophone performing arts event in America, are now open! You can submit your projects until September 21, 2020 at 5[...]
Circus performances and appetizers to celebrate...
''The Vietnamese Cultural Center is pleased to present the second edition of the Vietnamese Cultural Week which will be held in Montreal, September 26 to October 4. The event highlights the cultural[...]
Wave of denunciations: now it's the circus' turn...
"For several weeks now, testimonies of sexual violence in the circus world have been multiplying on social networks. So much so that the national grouping of circus arts, En Piste, decided to launch[...]
Cirque du Soleil's creditors undertake to pay...
"A little over 100 members of the Regroupement des artisans des arts du cirque (RAAC) who have not yet received compensation for work done before the pandemic will soon be entitled to their pay. This[...]