Guy Rodgers with Bettina Forget, Kristelle Holiday, and Amy MacDonald2020
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Director's Message - July 2020

ELAN's Executive Director: Guy Rodgers with past Board President: Bettina Forget, past Board Treasurer: Kristelle Holliday, and past Program Manager: Amy Macdonald at ELAN's 2019 AGM and 15th anniversary celebration. In a normal year,…
Seeing English-Language Families in Engaging Stories
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The SELFIES (Seeing English-Language Families in Engaging Stories) Project: and how you can win $100 by suggesting a favourite work of art!

Last winter the Secretariat for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers approached ELAN and six other community organizations (representing heritage, youth, seniors, and diversity) about a project idea to explore community identity through…
Québec Relations Updates!
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Québec Relations Update: 2 New CALQ programs + Grant Writing Consultations for Organizations

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) has announced two significant new programs to support artists and arts organizations as they adapt their work during COVID-19, and it’s crucial to get your applications in as early as possible…
Accessing Digital Events Zoom Tutorial
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Accessing Digital Events with Zoom - basic tutorial

As we enter the second half of June, it is now clear that the transition to digital meetings, events, and artistic performances will be more than a temporary blip. Overnight, like many of you, ELAN’s team moved from using Zoom periodically…
This is the Time for Real Change, Give space, listen, read, learn, support, donate, call out, reach out
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This is the Time for Real Change

The ELAN team and Board are united in their shared revulsion at last week’s murder of an unarmed Black man by police in Minneapolis. This incident has sparked international outrage because every country in the world, and every city, has its…
News from our partners

News From Our Partners: Machinerie of the Arts Toolbox Launch Event

Machinery of the Arts The Machinery is an organization dedicated to the performing arts community that uses a multi-pronged, customized and inclusive approach to pool tools, resources and expertise. The Machinery community brings together…
Québec Relations: Webinar Series
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Québec Relations Webinar Series: COVID-19 resources for artists and an introduction to live streaming during quarantine

As quarantine enters the month of June, the arts and culture sector continues to learn how to adapt to the new reality under COVID-19. To better support the community in this uncertain period, ELAN’s Québec Relations webinar series is ready…
Guy Rodgers and Emily Enhorning at the Fringe and ELAN Schmoozer in 2019
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Director's Message - June 2020

ELAN's Executive Director, Guy Rodgers and Membership Coordinator, Emily Enhorning speaking at the 2019 ELAN x St Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival schmoozer. Photo by Amy Macdonald.  It is to be expected – after a prolonged period…
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ELAN announces a new project!

Last winter the Secretariat for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers approached ELAN and six other community organizations (representing heritage, youth, seniors and diversity) about a project idea.  Quebec’s English-speaking community…
Call for Writers! An Inclusion Committee Initiative2020
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Call for Writers! ELAN’s Inclusion Committee is seeking a writer to pen their next article!

Call for Writers! ELAN’s Inclusion Committee is seeking a writer to pen their next article! Theme:  Disability Arts Practices in Quebec during COVID-19 The article will showcase talented artists from a variety of disciplines based…
ELAN ArtEd: ArtistsInspire’s Realignment and Transformation: Responding to Arts Education Needs During Social Distancing2020
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ELAN ArtEd: ArtistsInspire's Realignment and Transformation: Responding to Arts Education Needs During Social Distancing

Art remains of utmost value to the education of our youth, to how they learn, and how they engage with the world and themselves. ELAN ArtEd also continues to ensure that Artists are remaining engaged, and able to collaborate and contribute in…
Staying Connected: Asian Artists in Quebec

Staying Connected: Asian Artists in Quebec

Initiative by ELAN's Inclusion Committee Written by June Park Edited by Li Li During May’s Asian Heritage Month, mandated social distancing and regulations due to Covid-19 continue, with artists and companies of all disciplines…

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