En Piste joins forces with the Conseil des arts de Montréal in the creation of first circus arts awards
En Piste and the Conseil des arts de Montréal are pleased to announce the creation of circus arts recognition awards wich will be granted to three members of the circus arts community whose passionate work, accomplishments, and commitment have left lasting marks and have contributed to the positioning of Montreal as the international capital of circus arts. Each award will be accompanied by a $2,500 prize offered by the Conseil des arts de Montréal. These are the first circus arts-specific prizes to be awarded in Quebec.
The awards will be presented during the [email protected] as part of the organization's AGM Forum and Digital Event, at 7 Fingers, April 3, 2023.
In the post-pandemic context, the awards aim to reinforce solidarity, to renew ties and connections, and to reward and celebrate the contributions of circus artists, artisans, and cultural workers who deserve recognition for their work. The awards are intended to:
- highlight the exceptional contributions of individuals working in the circus milieu;
- recognize leadership, innovation, creativity, and commitment to the field;
- offer peer recognition;
- nurture a sense of unity and pride;
- acknowledge involvement in the field.
A pre-selection committee of five peers has chosen ten nominees who stand out thanks to their overall achievements, the quality of their work, their contributions to the development and advancement of the circus field, and their commitment to equity and inclusion. Their names will be announced on March 17.
En Piste members will be able to vote for the nominees via the online ballot platform Balotilo. The three nominees who receive the most votes will receive a recognition award on April 3 in the presence of the circus community.
En Piste wishes to thank the Conseil des arts de Montréal for its generous support of this initiative.
Nominates'list (only in French)
Information :
Francine Arsenault / Institutional Communications / En Piste
[email protected] / 514 812-7068