Upcoming events
Understanding and adapting cultural dynamics to the socio-ecological transition
This major professional development event will be held at theEspace culturel de Repentigny from June 3 to 6, 2024 under the theme Culture, environmental justice and socio-ecological transition.
This annual 4-day event includes the Forum, the Les Arts et la Ville Awards Evening, exploratory tours of the region and the Network’s Annual General Meeting.
A highly topical theme
Environmental issues are transforming our environments and impacting our lifestyles:
- Climate change
- Protecting biodiversity
- Socio-ecological transition
- Environmental justice
- Carbon footprint
- Adopting eco-responsible behaviour
- Local consumption
These issues are increasingly being discussed in the public arena, and resonate with citizens. New societal and cultural expectations are taking root at the heart of communities.
Time for reflection, but also for action
- In such a world, where change is accelerating and giving way to numerous social, cultural, economic and environmental upheavals, what place does culture now occupy?
- How can it fit into a context where citizens’ values and expectations are changing?
- How can culture help communities make this social and identity transition?
In these times of uncertainty and global transformation, communities need to redefine themselves and transform their outlook from a sustainable development perspective. This requires them to regularly reposition themselves and find appropriate, concrete solutions in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
Quite a challenge… one we’ll be tackling together at the next Forum!
An unmissable training and networking opportunity
Conferences, panels, workshops, exploratory visits, case studies, inspiring initiatives and networking activities are on the program. Hear from a wide range of speakers and experts from different regions and spheres of activity. Talk to the 300 or so participants who are interested in the same issues as you!
Who is this Forum for?
- Elected representatives
- Municipal public service workers
- Artists
- Cultural professionals
- Researchers
- Students
- Government representatives
Moreover, in the transversal spirit of the Agenda 21 for culture, the Forum brings together people from all sectors of society who are interested in culture as an agent of social transformation.
Eco-friendly, local event
In keeping with the Forum’s theme, the Les Arts et la Ville network is striving to reduce the event’s environmental footprint. In addition to ensuring accessibility, local provenance is a priority for menu development, and wherever possible, suppliers are chosen from the host region.
Constellation; s’offrir l’inconnu is a trilogy of forums based on the image of a constellation, with each annual event unfolding in resonance with the other two. More specifically, the aim of the forum is to link the notions of culture and community, as the two come together while propelling the other. Forum 2024 is the third and final part of this trilogy.
25th Prix les Arts et la Ville Awards Ceremony
Culture out loud!
On the occasion of the Forum, the 25th edition of the Les Arts et la Ville Awards will take place on June 5, at 6pm, at the Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins, in Repentigny. Under the theme La culture à voix haute, this event will be an opportunity to highlight the vitality of the Les Arts et la Ville network, and to thank artists, cultural workers and other municipal players for their remarkable involvement and innovative initiatives.
This evening is an exceptional opportunity for representatives of the cultural and municipal sectors to network and discover inspiring projects carried out by their peers, and to foster new collaborations.
Before the long-awaited unveiling of the winners, the awards ceremony will be preceded by a gourmet networking cocktail, starting at 5pm. Artistic performances are also scheduled to punctuate the evening. Tickets are available online for $50 (including awards ceremony and cocktail reception), until May 28, 2024.
The 5 Prix Les Arts et la Ville 2024
The Awards are designed to showcase the cultural commitment of municipalities, organizations and artists working in their communities. They express their gratitude to these dynamic forces who contribute to making culture a vector for sustainable development. They celebrate the cultural vitality of communities that play an active role in the continuous improvement of their citizens’ quality of life.
- Artist in the Community Award presented by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
- Prix Citoyen de la culture Andrée-Daigle presented by the Union des municipalités du Québec
- Prix Aménagement presented by Télé-Québec
- Culture and Development Award presented by Artpublix
- Prix Coup de Coeur du Réseau presented by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton
Vote for your favorite project!
The Les Arts et la Ville network invites its members to vote for the Coup de cœur du Réseau award from among the 2024 finalists. The project with the most votes will be announced at the Awards evening. The winner of the Coup de Coeur du Réseau award will have the opportunity to present his or her project to peers at Forum 2025.
