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Culture in lockdown again in Quebec red zones
"Greater Montreal, Quebec City and Chaudière-Appalaches regions are now considered red zones under the province's COVID-19 alert system, Quebec Premier François Legault said Monday.[...]
Catherine Jacques joins FLIP Fabrique
Catherine Jacques joins FLIP Fabrique's dynamic team as Director of Development. Catherine knows the circus and stage milieu like the back of her hand. In fact, she has held important development[...]
The first IETM multi-location plenary meeting
On October 1 and 2, the first IETM Multi-location Plenary Meeting will combine simultaneous participation in the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM)'s online program as[...]
France to ban wild animals in circuses
"The presentation of wild animals in travelling circuses will be gradually banned in France, as well as the reproduction and introduction of new killer whales and dolphins in the country’s three[...]
Culture and Health with Circus Arts, Circus and...
"In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is becoming increasingly urgent. What is the role of circus within[...]
Montreal Clown Fest is back!
Montreal Clown Fest is back with a program adapted to 2020! It promises outdoor pop-up performances and free digital events from October 1 to 4. Take a look at their program here and on their[...]
Emergency wage subsidy extended until summer 2021
"The Trudeau government will extend its flagship and costly emergency wage subsidy program for nearly another year as it promises to restore employment in Canada to pre-pandemic levels." Read the[...]
Pan-Canadian survey on sexual harassment at work...
A new wave of denunciation of harassment and sexual misconduct on social networks has shaken the artistic field lately, leading many to question the prevention of harassment in their[...]
Cirque du Soleil fallen into excessive debt
"Our analysis of Cirque du Soleil shows inadequate governance since the major change in ownership in 2015. The manner in which the cash generated by its activities has been managed and its inordinate[...]
How to find the right circus photographer
"In our visual world, one of the best ways to promote your talents and yourself is through photography. Used properly, strong images can tell a story of you as a person and as a performer, often[...]
Call for projects: Assistance for the Development...
"As part of the economic recovery of the cultural sector and in order to meet the growing need for cultural infrastructure in Quebec, the Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy,[...]
Le Diamant cancels activities planned for their...
"As part of the shift to Level 3 (orange zone) of the Capitale-Nationale, the Diamant team has decided to cancel the public activity scheduled for September 26 and 27, Le monde à l'envers. Interior[...]