Call for candidacies: residency for Deaf artists and artists living with a disability at Théâtre du Rideau Vert

Unique among the CALQ’s network of residencies, this residency is the result of a two-year agreement This link will open in a new window to foster inclusion and accessibility in the Québec theatre scene.

This five-month residency, which begins in winter 2027, will allow a Québec artist who is Deaf or living with a disability (including those who are hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted, artists with diverse abilities and neurodivergent artists) or collectives that include people who experience these realities, to spend time at Théâtre du Rideau Vert for a research and creation residency.

The CALQ will award the selected artist or collective a grant of $30,000. The Théâtre du Rideau Vert will provide a framework for research, experimentation and creation, along with professional support throughout the residency. Additional financial aidThis link will open in a new window may also be granted upon request to help cover some of the additional costs related to the artist’s disability (technical support, assistance, or necessary accommodations).

The program is for artists working in theatre (acting, directing, writing or multidisciplinary creation This link will open in a new window), as well as collectives that include these artists.

Interested artists and collectives have until May 27, 2026 to submit their application.

Submit a project This link will open in a new window

This is the first residency reserved for Deaf artists and artists living with a disability within the CALQ network of residencies. This link will open in a new window This initiative is part of the CALQ’s action plan for persons with disabilities This link will open in a new window and is an important milestone toward a more inclusive cultural milieu.

Information session

An in-person information session will be held on March 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Théâtre du Rideau Vert. It will cover details of the residency and help candidates prepare their application. Advance registration is required.

Register for the sessionThis link will open in a new window

About Théâtre du Rideau Vert

The mission of the Théâtre du Rideau Vert This link will open in a new window is to provide the community symbolic representations of the human experience and enrich the imagination through theatre as an art form. Attentive to social concerns, its eclectic programming features works with strong dramaturgy and themes that probe the depths of the human soul. It is an accessible theatre that touches hearts and minds.

The desire to create a dialogue between established and emerging artists, between creation and repertoire, and between Québec and international dramaturgy is at the heart of its artistic vision.

About the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) invests in the imagination and celebrates the successes of those who create memorable works, shape Québec’s cultural identity, and make it shine.

With a view to equitable, sustainable artistic development, the CALQ supports creation, experimentation, and production in the arts and literature in all regions of Québec and promotes dissemination in Québec, Canada, and abroad.