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Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert
Permits for public artists to perform on pedestrian Saint-Hubert Plaza
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Street Performers on the Pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert program offers public artists the opportunity to perform on Saint-Hubert Street between July 8 and August 21, 2024, with a daily permit fee of $32 per day of performance. The initiative supports a variety of artistic activities, including visual arts, dance, music, magic, poetry, circus arts, and mime, to enhance the summer programming during the street's pedestrianization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Live street performances by visual artists in designated pedestrian zones.
- Dance performances by professional or recognized street artists.
- Musical performances by individual musicians or musical artists.
- Public performances by magicians, poets, circus artists, or mimes.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Visual artists
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Magicians
- Poets
- Circus artists
- Mimes
Who is not eligible
- Companies or businesses not engaged in public artistic performance (such as non-performing businesses or unrelated industries).
- Entities wishing to use amplified sound, fire, or conduct commercial sales during performances.
- Organizations intending to solicit children or install furnishings (e.g., tents, tables, or chairs) on site.
Eligible expenses
- Permit fee for each day of public performance (32.00$ per day per artist).
Eligible geographic areas
- Activities taking place on Saint-Hubert Street, Montréal, specifically in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough.
Selection criteria
- Submission of proof of membership in a recognized professional association for stage, music, or film artists.
- Submission of proof of membership in a street artist group that conducts qualitative evaluations of its members.
- Submission of administrative proof of a certain level of training or professional practice, validated by the Division of Culture and Libraries (such as videos, professional website, social media pages, or YouTube channel).
- Validation of provided documents by the selection committee.
How to apply
- Step 1: Application Preparation
- Gather required proof, such as membership in a recognized professional association, membership in a street artists' group that assesses quality, or proof of training/professional experience (videos, professional website, social media, or YouTube channel).
- Step 2: Submission of Application
- Send your application by email to info.evenementsrpp@montreal.ca, including all required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Application Evaluation
- Your evidence is reviewed and validated by the selection committee.
- Step 4: Permit Issuance and Payment
- If your application is approved, the event officer assigns your performance slots and location.
- You will receive an invoice based on the number of requested performance dates (at $32.00 per day).
- Pay the invoice (by cheque or credit card, in person at the Bureau Accès Montréal of the Arrondissement Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie).
- Sign the acknowledgment of the code of ethics upon payment.
- Receive your official permit after payment and signing.
Additional information
- The permit fee must be paid in order to receive the performance authorization.
- Only two artists per day and per location are permitted, with a maximum of one hour of continuous performance per artist.
- An attestation acknowledging the code of ethics must be signed upon payment at the designated office.
- There will be no opportunity to reschedule performances due to weather, as the area is protected by a canopy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert Program
What is the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert?
The Street Performers on the Pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert program offers public artists the opportunity to perform on Saint-Hubert Street between July 8 and August 21, 2024, with a daily permit fee of $32 per day of performance. The initiative supports a variety of artistic activities, including visual arts, dance, music, magic, poetry, circus arts, and mime, to enhance the summer programming during the street's pedestrianization.
Who is eligible for the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert program?
To be eligible for the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert program, you must:
Provide proof of membership in a professional association, a gathering of street artists, or evidence of validated professional practice
Be a visual artist, dancer, musician, magician, poet, circus performer, or mime
What expenses are eligible under Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert?
Live street performances by visual artists in designated pedestrian zones.
Dance performances by professional or recognized street artists.
Musical performances by individual musicians or musical artists.
Public performances by magicians, poets, circus artists, or mimes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at info.evenementsrpp@montreal.ca.
Where is the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert available?
The Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert?
Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)