Arts Community in the News 2023
At ELAN, we regularly share news about artists, arts organizations, and community concerns on our social media pages. We created this page as a way of keeping track of all the exciting things happening throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates of news, events, opportunities, and more!
JULY
- Quebec classifies Montreal’s Chinatown as a heritage site | Montreal Gazette
- Ethel Bruneau, the tap dancing queen of Montreal, has died | CBC News
JUNE
- Egbert Gaye, founder of Montreal’s only Black newspaper, remembered as ‘glue’ that held community together | CBC News
- Montreal improv group building a sense of community | CityNews
MAY
APRIL
- Supporting English in Quebec: federal languages action plan | CityNews Montreal
- Prayer for the French Republic – April 23 to May 14, 2023 | The Montrealer
MARCH
- Brownstein: Outgoing Centaur GM has helped keep anglo theatre afloat for decades | Montreal Gazette
- Theatre comes alive with three productions at Segal Centre this spring | Montreal Gazette
- Montrealers go viral with lesbian Jehovah’s Witness teen love story | Montreal Gazette
- The Rishta – March 30 to April 8, 2023 | The Montrealer
- Conference helps Quebec artists take their career to the next level | CBC News
- Charitable Choices: Vanessa Herrick of The English-Language Arts Network | Montreal Guardian
FEBRUARY
- In a city known for its cultural events, Montreal festivals launch a post-restrictions cry for help | CBC News
- Using poetry to open hearts and minds – Deanna Smith | CBC News
- Film examines fight to save Chinatown in Montreal and beyond – Big Fight in Little Chinatown
- National Arts Centre’s 1st ‘Black Out’ night sparks debate — and backlash | CBC News
- Black Changemakers 2023 | CBC News
JANUARY
- Three authors with ties to Montreal make Dublin Literary Award long list | Montreal Gazette
- Indigenous burlesque performer from Quebec named No. 2 in the world | CTV News
- A Spotlight on Black Canadian Filmmakers during Black History Month | CBC.ca
- Artist wanted to show off his city on Nike’s ‘Montreal bagel’ shoebox | Montreal Gazette
- Editors say cuts at Montreal Gazette are bad for English news but local coverage can be done differently | CBC News
- Watch Jeremy Dutcher write a Eurodance song about homework | CBC Music