February 1st, 2011
A Taste of the Arctic 2011
Artcirq takes part in "A Taste of the Arctic 2011" the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami annual fundraising event, along with Elisapie Issac.
When: February 1st, 2011 at 6 pm.
Where: At the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.
See you then!
October-November 2010
Collaboration Artcirq-Kalabanté
/ Igloolik-Guinée Konakry.
One the most ambitious project in our history. This collaboration process will bring four members of Kalabanté Productions to Igloolik for a two-weeks residence. This will result in a series of African dance classes, percussion workshops and public presentations of a circus show created by the two companies. The second act of this partnership will bring seven Inuit to Guinée Konakry, along with two artists from France and Switzerland. Two weeks ofAfrican experiences will be shared by all. Inuit video screenings, workshops for youth and a first encounter between two cultures will take place.
August 2010
NUNAQPA | Walking on Baffin Island.
At the end of Augustt, Artcirq's members have walked the rough and tough terrains of Baffin Island, North of Igloolik. The 17 hikers—including 3 children and one baby—have traveled dozens of miles of rocks, peat and escarpments. The goal was to make contact with the land and Inuit traditions attached to it.
July 2010
Shooting of two anti-littering video clips.
Funded by Nunavut Department of Environment, two short video clips aiming to raise awareness among youth on pollution were shot in Igloolik. More to come.
July 2010
Recording of "Made in Igloolik" music CD.
Dj Wivi, aka Alexis Bowles, transformed Guillaume's and Annie's house into a recording studio for the second Artcirq music CD. Stay tuned for the release!
June-July 2010
Artcirq at ICC Conference, Nuuk, Greenland.
Strong of their first collaboration with NAIP in Iqaluit,the two companies share culture, language and a stage for the benefit of all! Friendship, crossed-borders, and both companies are now dreaming of a second stage in Igloolik in 2011.
June 2010
Artcirq at Alianait Festival, Iqaluit.
First meeting with NAIP artists. A challenging collaboration leading to a great show. It was also the time to present ILAGIT, the Nunavut show presented at the Vancouver Olympics. Great reunion for the 14 Nunavut artists.
June 2010
Artcirq's Baffin Expedition shown in Montreal!
Don't miss the projection of Artcirq Expedition 2009 at the festival Présence Autochtone, in Montreal, at the Cinema du Parc, on June 22 at 9H pm. It tells the incredible odyssey of the troupe Artcirq that traverses the vast territory of Nunavut on skidoos
to present its show.
April-May 2010
Artcirq in Toulouse, France.
In partnership with Lido, the circus school ofToulouse, Artcirq France is created, thanks to Karine Delzors. World premiere of Artcirq Expedition, directed and edited by Derek Aqqiaruq.
December 2009
Artcirq in Copenhagen for COP-15.
Four members of our troop are in Denmark to present three shows in partnership with Igloolik Isuma Productions at the Artcic Tent of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for the historical climate change meeting, COP-15.
November 2009
A new training room in the Kipsigak Arena...
And the re-opening of the Kipsigak Café. We went out of the island to hunt caribu. The Sun is gone for two months. Nicolas Tardif, a friend and an inventor,is in Igloolik to update our hardware and our technical skills.
October 2009
Artcirq at the International Mime & Puppets Festival of Kilkis.
Artcirq fly out in Greece to present shows and offer workshops, as well as to meet the youth there! Karine Delzors (Artcirq), Jessica Arpin (Tita8lou) and Andrea Pelaez (Cirko Demente) joined us to help and inspire us!
August 2009
Artcirq in Toronto.
Two (2) shows will be presented for free on August 21 and 23 during the Planet IndigenUs Art Festival, in Toronto. Do come see us on the Sirius Stage! For more information, visit Planet IndigenUs.
August 2009
Artcirq in Iqaluit preparing for Vancouver 2010.
The troupe in currently preparing its performance for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Game, along with other artists. They will proudly represent Nunavut during this huge planetary moment. Quite an exciting time.
July 2009
Artcirq at the Great Northern Art Festival, Inuvik.
Artcirq has presented three sold-out shows in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on July 16, 17 and 18th. Thank you to all the organizers of the GNAF. It has been an amazing experience. Check out this press coverage.
June 2009
Artcirq in Iqaluit for the Alianait Festival 2009.
Artcirq is in Iqaluit, Nunavut, where the troop is preparing two shows along with Kalanté Productions from Konakry Guinea. These shows will be broadcasted live on Isuma.tv Saturnday June 27 at 14H and 19H. An opportunity not to be missed!
June 2009
Artcirq in Ottawa.
For the National Aboriginal Day of June 21 2009, Artcirq has been invited by Aboriginal Experiences to present five shows in Ottawa: one at Canada Post, three at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and another one at the Victoria Island Park. Again, a huge success with standing ovations from the audience. Thanks to Antoine, Catherine and Kalabanté Productions for having saved the shows from the delayed arrival of Igloolik's artists.
June 2009
ARTCIRQ | Soon 10 years!
At the end of June, the Artcirq project will have inspired, created, engaged and kept going for 10 years. An extraordinary decade, full of amazing encounters, collaborations, travels and creations. Thanks to all of you for your support and for having contributed to this powerful adenture on the roof of the world!
May 2009
Expedition Baffin 2009 | UPDATE.
11.05.2009 | Artcirq has been performing in Clyde River and the troup is nowon its way back to Igloolik after an amazing journey through huge mountains, impressive glaciers and wild open spaces. We are still waiting for news about an upcimming broadcast live from the Baffin Island. More to come. Meanwhile, here are two nice pictures taken from our friend, Alexandre Domingue.
Artcirq has reached Pond Inlet during the night of April 30th and May 1st. The first instalment of this journey has been quite a trip: three skidoos broke and there was a shortage of food and naphtha near the end. Still, everybody is extremely happy. A show was performed in Pond Inlet. Workshops and interviews were given. Huge success with standing ovation! They are nowaiming toward Clyde River, where they will perform and broadcast live! Please, stay tuned for more updates.
April 2009
Expedition Baffin 2009.
Artcirq is leaving today, April 22, for a bold skidoo expedition through Baffin Island, Nunavut. With 20 people altogether and 7 skidoos, they will travel from Igloolik to Pond Inlet, and then to Clyde River. Workshops and shows will be presented in both communities. The show in Clyde River will be broadcasted live on isma.tv. Stay tuned for more exciting details. They are expected to be coming back to Igloolik sometime between May 3 and 8. Let's wish them a good weather!
March 2009
Artcirq in Paris.
Artcirq has been performing at the Centre culturel canadien in Paris on March 12th 2009. Four sold-out shows were presented. A huge success. This unique encounter with the public was organised by the Canadian Embassy in Paris and by Espace culturel inuit.
Program: Soirée arctique canadienne
February 2009
Artcirq in Ottawa, Canada!
On February 21 and 22, we are going to present two 30-minutes shows a day during the Winterlude Festiva in Ottawal.
For more information, visit: www.winterlude.gc.ca
January 2009
Opening of the Kipisgaq Café in Igloolik.
With the help of the Igloolik Hockey Association, we are now able to serve café latté and quality hot chocolate in the arena.
January 2009
Artcirq in Mexico for a month.
Artcirq is visiting Mexico for the fouth instalment of the Fibonacci Project. Cirko de Mente and the Seven Fingers will be part of this thrilling event. A meeting with women from Arnait will take place at the end of February. More to come. Stay tuned!
January 2009
Our partnership with Éloize continues!
Artcirq and Cirque Éloize have been partners for 10 years now and their precious support has been extended for three more years. Thank you very much!
January 2009
The world within reach, thanks to Canadian North.
We are proud to be sponsered by Canadian North for the year 2009. It is easier now to travel down South with their help.
October 2008
Release of the music CD Artcirq Jam!
Our new music CD is now out and available for purchase. Visit our special page to learn more: www.artcirq.org/cd.
October 2008
Shooting's end for the documentary Pitaqangittuq.
This documentary, now being edited, will talk about the effects caused by climate change on Arctic's environment and its communities.
September 2008
The Igloolik community meets Guinea!
The Bangoura Brothers, Yamoussa and AK, multitalented circus artists, acrobats and musicians, did a spectacular passage in Igloolik. Workshops with Artcirq were given and three shows were presented to the community: one at the Community Hall, one at the High School and one at the Primary School (pictured above).
June 2008
Fibonacci residency in Igloolik | Midnight Sun.
Memorable meeting on the ice of the Bay of Igloolik. During a month of collaboration between Mexico's Cirko de Mente, Montreal's Seven Fingers of the Hand and Artcirq, the Fibonacci Project gathered 29 artists in Igloolik in order to create an unique multimedia performance. It was a first for four Mexicans to touch and see the ice! The acclaimed show was presented at the Alianait Festival of Iqaluit, as well as the Tohu of Montreal.
May 2008
First Artcirq performances in France.
Artcirq has been performing in Annecy, France, for 10 days following the invitation of the third Inuit Festival and First Nations of Canada. Each day, eleven Inuit artists, including the little Brianna, have been doing workshops with the public and school children in and around Annecy, including Seynod and Saint-Jorioz. Five shows were presented in all, two in a superb outdoor location surrounded by mountains.
At the Turbine of Cran Gevrier, several Artcirq's shortfilms were presented. The anthropologist Bernard Saladin D'Anglure, specialist of Inuit cultures, introduced the general public to Inuit cosmologiy during a conference.
A HUGE thank you to both Karine and Jessica for having prepared the trip, for your support and for your deep and inspiring friendship!
And thank you Christophe of L'air du Temps for the excellent meals you served us throughout our stay.
April 2008
January 2008
Artcirq at the Festival au Desert, Mali.
››› To Stephanie Nolen's blog from the Globe & Mail.
January 2008
Artcirq to perform in Timbuktu and Bamako, Mali.
From January 8 to January 18, Artcirq will be on tour in Mali. The Inuit circus will perform at the Festival au Desert, at 65 kilometers from Timbuktu in the dunes near Essakane, and will present videos of the North. Learning and sharing will be at the core of this unique adventure. Two shows and video presentations will also take place in Bamako.
Here are our proud ambassadors that will fly to Mali:Terry Uyarak, Solomon Uyarasuk, Jimmy Ava Qamukaq, Derek Aqqiaquk, Guillaume I. Saladin, Sylvia Cloutier, Celina Kalluk.
Thank you to Canada Council for the Arts, to First Air and to the Canadian Ambassy in Mali.
December 2007
Launch of Isuma.tv!
Isuma.tv is an internet video portal for indigenous filmmakers, with unique indigenous-language content available 24/7. Our goal is to help films and filmmakers reach a wider audience; help audiences see themselves in their own languages; help communities connect around common concerns; and help worldwide viewers see indigenous reality from its own point of view. Artcirq has its section where our productions can be seen and commented. Check it out!
October 2007
Artcirq in Monterrey, Mexico!
October 2007
Présentation of the short film Issaittuq.
Bruce Haulli and Kenneth Rasmussen have presented Issaittuq, Artcirq's last short film to date, during the Imagine-Native Festival of Toronto to a chilled audience.
July 2007
Artcirq performs at the Alinait Festival, Iqaluit, Nunavut!
May 2007
Artcirq presentation at the Indian and Northern Affairs.
Terry Uyarak, Guillaume Saladin and Felix Pharand made a presentation on Inuit life, social circus and global warming at the Indian and Northern Affairs, in Gatineau. Three sort-films were presented. People there were highly enthusiastic avout the project.
March 2007
Production of the short film Maanna.
Two days of shooting and editing later, Maanna (now), an intimist short film on global warming is born. Maanna tells the story of a young Inuk whom, after aknowledging the global climate crisis, decides to take actions to stop the megaphenomenon. But, in the end, it is not so much to Inuit than to big polluters to do their parts...
April 2007
Completion of Issaittuq.
After 8 months of production, Issaittuq (waterproof), second shortfilm by Bruce Haulli, is now ready to be screened for cast and crew in Igloolik.
Click on the picture to see Issaittuq's poster in high resolution (940 k).
February 2007
Artcirq on tour with Igloolik ISUMA Productions.
Four young Artcirq artists were on tour to host projections of the The Journal of Knud Rasmussen throughout Nunavut. The artists performed in Iqualuit and went to such places as Resolute Bay, Arctic Bay, Yellowknife, Hall Beach et Kimmirut.
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