2026 Call for performance
DRAC is launching its call for submissions for its 2026 performance program! The centre invites artists and collectives to submit a project. The call is launched in collaboration with the Centre d’art et de diffusion CLARK in Montreal.
With this call, DRAC and Centre CLARK aim to multiply opportunities for the presentation of performance art outside dedicated contexts, in order to support this practice and the artists who devote themselves to it. As such, CLARK is pursuing its efforts to democratize this momentary practice for a variety of audiences, with the support of its Performance Committee made up of artist-members of the Centre. In this sense, CLARK emphasizes the continuity of its support for performance art and its many forms.
DRAC offers a varied program—including both emerging and established artists—that presents a panorama of current artistic practices and a wide range of mediums. Mediation is at the heart of the centre’s mission and is essential to the dissemination of practices to its audiences. DRAC is an exhibition centre member of the Société des musées du Québec, and holds museum accreditation from the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
The submissions must be filled on the online form by January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. at the latest. Only complete submissions will be considered. The applications will be evaluated by Centre CLARK’s performance committee, made up of artists and cultural workers.
Elements of the application
• Performance description (maximum 300 words);
• Artist statement (maximum 300 words);
• Physical description of the project (maximum 150 words);
• Resume (and those of collaborators if applicable);
• Visual documentation and full captions (Images: maximum of 8 images in JPEG 72 dpi format / Audios and videos: maximum 2 external links, maximum duration of 10 minutes each);
• Press reviews of other documents relevant to the study of the application (optional).
A confirmation of submission will be automatically sent to your email address after submitting the form.
Conditions
• Only one iteration of the performance will be presented;
• The performance may be presented in conjunction with an exhibition at the center, or in other venues at the Maison des arts as deemed appropriate;
• Fees will be paid according to the scales recommended by the Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC);
• Technical assistance may be provided if required;
• DRAC will cover transportation, accommodation and per diems for the journey at Drummondville;
• DRAC has an inventory of audiovisual equipment available for the artists.
Selection criteria
• The singularity of the reflection and the relevance of the proposal to current performance art practices;
• The project is new or has not been presented within a reasonable timeframe in the administrative regions of Centre-du-Québec, Estrie, Mauricie, Montérégie or Chaudière-Appalaches;
• The performance, by virtue of the themes addressed or the media used, must be accessible to all audiences (including young audiences);
• As part of its sustainable development action plan, DRAC is sensitive to environmental issues. Therefore projects that require large-scale construction in space are not encouraged;
• With performance projects, DRAC wishes to make a clear distinction between performing arts projects presented at the Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville and contemporary art projects presented at DRAC.
Eligibility
• The artist must be a professional recognized by her/his peers or an emerging professional, formed or in formation at a recognized institution;
• The artist has not presented a performance at DRAC in the last three years;
• Only projects by artists and collectives residing in the province of Quebec will be accepted;
• Project files cannot be submitted by a third party such as a gallery, organization, companies, etc.
In order to be more representative, DRAC strongly encourages people from communities that are underrepresented in visual arts to submit an application.
Information
All applicants will receive an answer at the end of the selection process, no later than April 2025.
For any questions, please contact Catherine Lafranchise, Director of DRAC, at catherine@drac.ca.