Artist support services
Launch your career in the circus arts!
Are you a young circus artist looking to boost your career? Whether you're looking for funding, training or distribution opportunities, this page is your essential guide. Discover the resources that will help you structure your career and make your talent shine!
This page is collaborative! If you offer resources or know of programs that do, send us your suggestions
Find the grants and financial aid best suited to your situation:
Federal
Provincial
· Grants for artists - Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Municipal
· Montreal: Conseil des arts de Montréal
In addition to Montreal, several other Quebec municipalities offer support programs for artists:
· Quebec City: CALQ territorial partnership programs
· Laval: Soutien aux artistes - Ville de Laval
· Longueuil: Assistance to artists and cultural organizations
· Gatineau: Fonds des arts et des lettres de l'Outaouais
· Sherbrooke : Programme de soutien aux initiatives culturelles
Tip: Check your municipality's website or contact your local cultural department to find out about other opportunities specific to your region!
Training in Distribution
Participate in Markets and Distribution Networks
Key events and markets:
Structuring your organization is essential for professionalization. Here are resources to guide you:
Insurance and Protection
En Piste offers its members access to insurance! Protect yourself and your company with coverage tailored to the realities of circus arts.
The Artists’ Foundation provides financial and psychosocial support to professional artists going through a difficult time.
· Fonds Jean-Duceppe (financial assistance)
· Programme Équilibre (psychological support)