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Exceptional summer programming at TOHU
"TOHU, the circus arts centre in Montreal, has announced that they will be performing mobile shows and performances in front of St-Michel balconies this summer for residents, as well as setting up[...]
Public gatherings of 250 people soon allowed in...
"Quebec is boosting the size of public indoor and outdoor gatherings as the province continues to ease measures related to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The government announced Thursday it will[...]
Ontario-based artist brings circus arts to your...
"The coronavirus pandemic has made summer activities pretty scarce for kids. Getting together for the usual summer camps alongside other programming that would normally entertain kids – while[...]
Call for projects for emerging artists in Montreal
The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and the Conseil des arts de Montréal, in collaboration with Culture Montréal, are launching a call for projects to emerging artists who wish to obtain[...]
Mini-documentary about gay representation in...
Eric McGill, a Canadian swinging trapeze artist based in the United Kingdom, has been busy during the lockdown! He has been working on a special video mini-documentary talking about gay[...]
Learn 2 Handstand with Camille Tremblay
Over the past few months, professional tightrope walker Camille Tremblay has developed balancing programs for all levels. These are designed for circus artists, CrossFit athletes, people who practice[...]
Projects for young artists and cultural workers...
All young people in Quebec between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for LOJIQ's projects in order to be supported in developing their skills, relaunching their activities, returning to the job market[...]
Relief programs for city arts groups in Calgary
"[Calgary-based] arts organizations suffering from the economic fallout of COVID-19 can now apply for a portion of relief money provided by the city. In May, Calgary city council approved $2.15[...]
Circus acts in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles
"Downtown Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles' arts district is now outfitted with picnic tables and pop-up performances from now until September. (...) From July 16 to September 6, (...) Thursdays[...]
Apply for funding from Conseil des arts de...
The Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) is opening its general funding program. To allow for a shorter processing time in the current context, the application deadline has been brought forward to[...]
Circus acts to watch online right now
Do you miss circus so bad that you would happily watch it online? This Globe and Mail article lists a good number of shows and acts from Cirque du Soleil, The 7 Fingers and Montréal Complètement[...]
Acclaimed Hopi-Tewa hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance...
"Nakotah LaRance, a nationally acclaimed Hopi-Tewa hoop dancer who performed with Cirque du Soleil, died on July 12 near the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo in New Mexico. He was 30. He died after falling[...]