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Since 1983, the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée program has aimed to promote and support the arts across the Island of Montreal, while enabling arts companies to increase their visibility. The program reprises works, created by professional artists, that have been favourably received and are of interest to the various target-audiences. It enhances the longevity of the productions as well as the growth of the organizations by giving them the opportunity to develop their audiences and create loyalty, as well as reach new publics. For the citizens of the various municipalities and boroughs, it provides access to culture by allowing them to attend high-quality events in their own neighborhoods, beyond the borders of downtown Montreal. Since the review of its activities in 2008, Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée has chosen to give special prominence to artistic proposals that reflect cultural diversity in the arts. Innovative proposals as well as those submitted by emerging artists are encouraged. In close cooperation with the Accès Culture (Ville de Montréal) and ADICÎM (de-merged cities) presentation networks, and with the municipalities and boroughs of the Island of Montreal, the Conseil des arts organizes the tours with the arts groups and provides funding which, in certain cases, is in partnership with the presenters. Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée is made up of four sections: Eligibility Criteira Any organization requesting financial assistance must meet the following criteria:
A professional organization must have a recognized level of competence and be able to demonstrate its professionalism; that is to say, be directed by qualified individuals, present activities whose artistic quality is acknowledged by the arts community, and bring together, represent, or employ professional artists. A professional artist is one who has received professional training, has completed studies or apprenticeships in an artistic discipline, is dedicated mainly to the practice of his or her art, takes part regularly in public performances or events, is recognized by his or her peers, and is paid for his or her artistic activities. The organization must also have the appropriate human resources and administrative structures in place to ensure a continuous and rigorous follow-up during the entire duration of the tour. While they may meet these general criteria, certain organizations are not eligible. Among these are public and parapublic government agencies and municipal corporations. Individual artists may not apply for this touring program. Performing Arts Le Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée - Performing Arts gives priority to professional organizations in dance, music, theatre, and circus which are already subsidized by the Conseil des arts de Montréal. Professional organizations that do not receive funding, but that meet all of the eligibility criteria may also apply for their show or concert to be part of the touring program. The shows or concerts proposed by the organizations must have already been created, have received a favourable response from critics and public alike, and be of definite interest to the various audiences targeted by the Island of Montreal's municipalities. Information: Natalie Chapdelaine Visual Arts Le Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée - Visual Arts gives priority to museums, exhibition centres and other organizations subsidized by the Conseil des arts and that are dedicated to the visual arts, design, architecture, fine crafts, and media arts (installations) and whose productions are acknowledged for their excellence by the arts sector and public alike. The uniqueness of a project can also enable an organization working in disciplines other than the visual arts, or an organization not subsidized by the Conseil des arts de Montréal, to apply for this touring program. However, these organizations must meet the eligibility criteria. This program supports individual exhibitions or theme-based projects which group together several artists. Priority will be given to projects that have already been presented at a recognized, professional venue (gallery, artist-run centre, etc) or during an event. The submitted projects must have been favourably received by both critics and the public and be of definite interest to the various audiences targeted by the Island of Montreal's municipalities. Furthermore, to attract the attention of various clienteles, the Conseil des arts gives preference to projects with themes that promote educational programs as well as animation and popularization activities, especially among youths. Generally, the duration of tours within the networks of exhibition centres in Montreal is approximately twelve months. The Conseil des arts establishes relationships with the centres that are equipped to feature the exhibitions. Information: Michel Niquette Media Arts, Film and New Artistic Practices Le Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée - Media Arts, film and new artistic practices gives priority to professional auteur-film and media arts organizations (projections) currently subsidized by the Conseil des arts de Montréal. Exceptionally, non-subsidized professional organizations that meet the eligibility criteria may also apply for this touring program. Organizations must submit a complete program of their proposed films and media-arts projections which must have already received a favourable response from critics and public alike, and be of definite interest to the various audiences targeted by the municipalities and boroughs. Information: Michel Niquette Literature Le Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée - Littérature gives priority to all of the professional literary organizations subsidized by the Conseil des arts de Montréal. Exceptionally, non-subsidized professional organizations that meet the eligibility criteria may also apply for this touring program. The literary activities proposed by the organizations must be of definite interest to the various audiences targeted by the Island of Montreal's municipalities. Information: Michel Niquette Submitting an Application For each project proposal, the organization must submit the following information:
Selection Procedure
In January, the presenters are invited for a presentation of the selected productions. The organizations whose projects were selected at this preliminary stage will be invited at that presentation.
Application Date All organizations wishing to participate in the tour can download the Registration Forms at The Forms Webpage. For more information, please communicate with the people mentioned above. Documents must be received by the Conseil des arts no later than September 30 (new deadline!). Information Dance - music - theatre - circus :Natalie Chapdelaine (514) 280-3428 nchapdelaine.p@ville.montreal.qc.ca
Media Arts - Visual Arts - Film - Literature - New Artistic Practices :
Agente de liaison et de développement pour la diversité culturelle dans les arts :
Coordinator, Touring Program : Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée |
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