Valspec, in partnership with En piste, is offering a summer residency in circus arts from July 21 to 26, 2026, at the Salle Albert-Dumouchel or the Cabaret d’Albert. The residency will conclude with two public performances on the evenings of July 25 and 26.
This residency aims to offer a circus company the opportunity to refine an existing creation, culminating in two performances at the end of the week. Through this residency, Valspec hopes to continue its work developing audiences and the circus arts discipline in the Beauharnois-Salaberry region, encouraging emerging circus artists, as well as auteur circus, and fostering connections between artists and the public through artistic outreach activities.
Eligibility Criteria
· The company or collective must be a member of En piste
· The show must be aimed at the general public.
· Artists must be available to participate in a post-show discussion after performances.
· Being able to offer a mediation workshop (not mandatory, but it’s a plus!)
· The shows must not include acts with fire or animals
Selection Criteria
A jury composed of members of the Valspec team, a Valspec audience representative, a professional referred by En Piste, and an invited presenter will review applications based on the following criteria:
· Artistic quality
· Originality
· Consistency between the requested fee and the project
Technical Resources for the Week
· 4 hours of setup (Monday morning or at another time) + 4 hours of dismantling (at the end of the Saturday show)
· 1 technician providing support throughout the week, during the day (schedule to be determined)
· In addition to the resources provided, our hourly rate is $50/hour per additional technician.
· Link to the technical specifications for our venues: Albert-Dumouchel Room / Albert’s Cabaret
Hospitality Information
· Snacks and drinks in the VIP boxes
· Meals during performance days
For interested applicants
Please fill out this form with the following information: Form – Airtable
Required documents:
· A file presenting the show and the artistic approach of the artist(s).
· The artists’ curriculum vitae.
· A technical quote.
· A photo and text intended for promotional purposes.
· A video excerpt from the project.
· Any other document relevant to the evaluation of the case.
· The fee requested for the show, per performance.
Deadline: Before February 16, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Thank You!