Memphremagog MRC reinforces cultural commitment in the region

The Memphremagog MRC, through its cultural committee, announced April 17 its financial support for three local artists as part of the Eastern Townships Territorial Partnership Program. This initiative aims to bolster creators and artistic organizations in their projects related to creation, production, or distribution that promote connections between the arts and the community.

“The second call for projects has been a regional success with thirtysix accepted applications. I am convinced that this initiative will help us better showcase our cultural identity and strengthen the sense of belonging in our communities,” stated Nathalie Lemaire, chair of the Memphremagog MRC’S cultural committee and mayor of Eastman, in an April 17 press release.

The Eastern Townships Territorial

Partnership Program, launched as part of a three-year agreement in 2023, involves collaborations among the Arts Council of Quebec (CALQ), the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, several regional county municipalities including Coaticook, Granit, Memphremagog, Sources, Valsaint-françois, Haut-saint-françois, and La Haute-yamaska, the City of Sherbrooke, the Brome-missisquoi Local Development Center, and the Eastern Townships MRC Board in cooperation with the Eastern Townships Cultural Council.

Selected projects in the Memphremagog MRC

Karèya Audet received $9,500 for music. Her project, Duo Dou, involves adapting and staging a performance with Tomas Jensen, aiming to kickstart a tour of intimate concerts.

Robert Lalonde was granted $14,500 for literature. His project involves research, translation, and the creation of the literary performance “Cosse tu penses mon tit-bonhomme?”

Chantal Séguin secured $15,000 for crafts. Her collaborative project, titled “Les architectures domestiques,” involves research, creation, and distribution in sculpture in partnership with Maison Merry in Magog, the Colby-curtis Museum in Stanstead, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Sherbrooke.

About the second call for

projects

This year’s partnership agreement facilitated financial support for 36 artistic and literary projects across the Eastern Townships. The three recipients from the Memphremagog MRC shared a total of $39,000. Project applications were reviewed by a committee of peers convened by CALQ, representing various artistic sectors. Selections were made based on the merit and excellence of the and their alignment program’s objectives. proposals with the

This year’s partnership agreement facilitated financial support for 36 artistic and literary

projects across the Eastern Townships. The three recipients from the

Memphremagog MRC shared a total of $39,000.

For more information, visit www.calq.gouv.qc.ca under the “Nouvelles” section. Artists and artistic organizations in the Eastern Townships are encouraged to watch for the next call for projects, scheduled for fall 2024.