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Towards disseminating circus everywhere in Quebec
En Piste is proud to launch Destination cirque, a program aimed at increasing the presentation of circus arts in Quebec. Finally, the circus has its own measure to help the circulation of shows[...]
$11.8 millions for the revival of the circus arts...
Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications (MCC), Nathalie Roy, announced an investment of $11.8 million to support the circus arts sector in Quebec. This support comes from the additional $147[...]
The Study of performing arts audiences in Quebec...
The Groupe de travail sur la fréquentation des arts de la scène (GTFAS), in which En Piste has been involved since its inception in 2014, is pleased to announce the publication of a long-awaited[...]
En Piste’s Board of Directors revealed at our...
On April 8, 2021, we held our Annual General Meeting online, bringing together nearly 120 members of our vibrant circus community! We presented the results of the year 2020, the outlook for 2021 and[...]
New support service for circus performers
Save money! Find out about this new financial assistance program for circus performers in Quebec. Effective Monday, April 19th, this program represents direct financial assistance for many artists!
Spotlight on the circus arts at RIDEAU 2021
On Thursday, April 29, we will reveal to presenters attending RIDEAU 2021 the new Accès-cirque project aimed at supporting the circulation of circus shows in Quebec.
Welcome Nadia!
We are pleased to welcome Nadia Drouin to our team as Project Manager. She will be responsible for the development and implementation of the support measure for the circulation of circus shows funded[...]
Sharing of mental health specialists
The survey on the impacts of COVID-19 conducted last December found that 65% of respondents suffer from depression or anxiety. Given this high percentage of distress in our community, we are making[...]
En Piste now has a Digital Development Officer!
Thanks to funding from the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec, we now have a Digital Development Officer on our team. This position has been filled by Valérie Bineau, who previously held[...]
We’re seeking a project manager in dissemination
Last October, we announced that we were granted from the Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec (CALQ) a measure to support the circulation of circus shows as well as all forms of dissemination. We[...]
Membership rate reduction to continue throughout...
On January 29th, the Board of Directors unanimously adopted the maintenance of the reduced rate of 50% of dues for the entire year 2021. This is an exceptional year that calls for exceptional[...]
A brief to inform the review of the Status of the...
After holding consultations, on January 15, with some sixty artists and production companies, all members of the alliance, we submitted a brief as part of the Quebec government's review of the Status[...]