Directory of Sherbrooke area artists, performers and craftspeople Directory of individuals who perform in public or who create and present work for the public that is original, unique or in limited edition. Sherbrooke Formulaire disponible en français sur demande de la Ville de Sherbrooke, Service de la culture et de la bibliothèque, au (819) 821-5438.
A step forward for culture On March 17, 2003, the city's cultural policy was adopted. We are now pleased to invite all Sherbrooke area artists, performers and craftspeople, professional and amateur, to submit their names in the creation of a directory. With this tool, the city is setting the stage to become more familiar with the depth and diversity of Sherbrooke's artistic community while providing an additional means to networking and promotion for local artists, performers and craftspeople. Ideally, the names of all citizens who currently practise an art or craft, or who perform works of art should be included in the directory. By making this initiative known to those concerned in your circle of acquaintances, you will help us reach our objective as fully as possible. We ask that you return this form, duly completed; in this way, you will participate in advancing the city's cultural mission, which is to offer all interested citizens the opportunity to benefit from access to culture. Designed for ease of consultation and regular updating, the directory will give an additional boost to a cultural vitality that is already in full swing, thanks mainly to the numerous and enthusiastic members of the artistic and cultural community who lend it life and energy on a daily basis. Are you one of these creators? If the answer is yes, this form is for you. Thank you for stepping forward. Mayor of Sherbrooke President of the committee on culture Jean Perrault Chantal L Espérance
D irectory of Sherbrooke area artists, performers and craftspeople Definitions As a follow-up to the orientations presented in its cultural policy (2003), the Ville de Sherbrooke intends to create an electronic directory to be updated annually - of the artists, performers and craftspeople who live or work in Sherbrooke. There is a double purpose to this directory: on one hand, for the city, it offers the opportunity to identify and become more familiar with the community of cultural players that is active in Sherbrooke; on the other, it presents the artists, performers and craftspeople with a networking and promotional tool and a way of lending greater visibility to their work. The community value of such a listing is to reveal the wealth and variety that exists in Sherbrooke of both the cultural works and those who perform them. The composition of this directory is the fruit of some deliberate choices: first, we favour individuals instead of higher-profile institutions; second, we give equal consideration to artists, performers and craftspeople; third, we offer access not only to recognised professionals but also to those who create or perform as a hobby (for example, Canadian singer Joni Mitchell would be as welcome for her drawings as for her music ). In this same spirit, and to reflect these choices, the preparation of this directory rests on a number of criteria and definitions to guide those who wish to take part. For the sake of brevity, references to individuals are expressed in the masculine gender.
A dmissibility Any artist, performer or craftsperson, professional or amateur, 18 years of age or older, who resides or works in Sherbrooke and whose work is current, is invited to be included in the directory. Artists, performers or craftspeople are defined as: persons who perform in public or who create and present works to the public that are original, unique or in limited edition. The range of occupations and subjects covered by the term art are the following: literature, visual arts, theatre arts, crafts, architecture and design, multidisciplinary arts, circus and street performing arts, media arts and digital arts. Category: professional Belonging to this category is any artist, performer or craftsperson whose creative or performance activities are recognised as professional according to at least two of the following criteria: a) has a recognised diploma attesting to specialised training (school, university) b) is recognised as such by his peers (prizes, mentions, professional bursaries, service as a jury member) c) has performed or displayed in a professional context, i.e. in places, with organisations or at events that are officially recognised, such as: publishing houses, art galleries, museums and exhibition centres, performance or concert halls, theatres, cultural centres, production companies, shows, festivals, etc. d) has received monetary compensation for creative or performance activity (remuneration for a service, cost of a work or service) e) belongs to a recognised professional association. Category: Hobby Belonging to this category is any artist, performer or craftsperson whose creative or performance activities are a hobby, independent of the previously described professional criteria. Residence Considered to be a resident of Sherbrooke is anyone whose principal residence or principal place of work is currently located in the territory of Sherbrooke, and has been for at least one year.
1 F orm If you have more than one artistic profile to offer us (for example: professional photographer and member of a symphonic choir). In this case, please fill in one form for each distinct profile. Please indicate the number of different forms that will be sent in your name. Number of forms sent: Please shade in the squares for the information that you don't wish to be made public or published in the directory. Identification (Please print) Name: First name: Pseudonym (if applicable): Sex: M F Addresses (at least one of which must be in Sherbrooke): Home: number, street, apartment: city: borough: postal code: Place of activity: number, street, apartment: city: borough: postal code: Registration Form Telephone at home: ( ) Telephone at work: ( ) Facsimile: ( ) E-mail: Web site: www
2 Category (Choose one of the two categories) Professional Hobby If you have shaded in the Professional category, please tick at least two of the criteria to confirm the professional dimension of your work (supporting work or documents may be requested)*: * These criteria only serve to establish your eligibility and will not be published in the directory. recognised diploma attesting to specialised training (school, university); peer recognition (prizes, mentions, professional bursaries, member of juries); performance or display in a professional context, i.e. in places, with organisations or in events that are officially recognised, such as publishing houses, art galleries, museums and exhibition centres, performance or concert halls, theatres, cultural centres, production companies, shows, festivals, etc. monetary compensation for the creative or performance activity (remuneration for a service, cost of a work or service) membership with a recognised professional association. Artistic profile Identify, by checking them off, the area (s) on the list below that correspond to your practice of art and specify in a few words what characterises this practice. literature: crafts: architecture and design: multidisciplinary arts: visual arts: circus and street performing arts: media arts: theatre arts: digital arts:
3 Training (summarise in a maximum of five lines your artistic background, schools or workshops attended, diplomas obtained, etc.) Principal artistic achievements, including the dates (maximum of five) Prizes, bursaries and distinctions, including the dates when they were obtained Summarise in a maximum of five lines your arts or crafts practice (materials, styles, formats, types of objects, etc.): See examples in section 4 of this form.
4 Here are a few sample descriptions of artistic practices: 1. Multidisciplinary artist-painter. Multidisciplinary exhibitions incorporating music and dance with visual art. The transparency of molten glass plays an important role in the paintings. 2. Choir conductor, classical baritone singer. Rigorous professional training in the purest classical tradition. Diverse repertory of choir and orchestra compositions from ancient sacred music to contemporary composers, including medieval-era music. 3. Woodworker. Design and creation of upscale, special-order furniture using hardwood or plywood. Production of unique pieces or limited editions as well as useful wooden objects for the home or garden. 4. Graphic designer. Illustrations for computer-designed book covers or other documents. Declaration I declare that the information provided on this form is accurate, that I am at least 18 years of age and have resided or practised my form of art in Sherbrooke for at least one year. I authorise the Ville de Sherbrooke to publish the information I have supplied with the exception of the squares that have been checked off. Please send your completed form to the following address: 420, rue Marquette, local 133, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 1M4. Signature : Date : T h a n k y o u!
Project manager and editor M. Christian-Marie Pons, Professor and researcher at the Département des Lettres et communications, Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines, Université de Sherbrooke Research assistant Mme Valéry Martin, Master's student at the Département des Lettres et communications, Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines, Université de Sherbrooke Support committee Mme Jocelyne Jacques, Research and socio-economic planning agent at the Direction de l Estrie of the ministère de la Culture et des Communications Mme Gertrude Savoie, Director general of the Conseil de la culture de l Estrie M. Yves Masson, Head of the Division de la culture et de la bibliothèque of the Ville de Sherbrooke Participants in validating the form M. Matthieu Binette, Artist sculptor Mme Isabelle Cauchy, Artistic director of the Petit théâtre de Sherbrooke M. Andrew Chartier, Member of the Regroupement des Artistes des Cantons de l Est, Member of the comité arts et culture de Brompton M. Jean-Paul Fortier, Member of the Les aquarellistes du lundi M. Richard Giguère, Member of the Association des auteurs des Cantons de l Est M. Mario Racette, Amateur actor at the Théâtre de l Aparté Mme Liliane Saint-Arnaud, Artistic director of the dance troupe Axile M. André Simoneau, Artistic director of La Musiquetterie M. Jean-Luc Wolff, Photographer, member of the Club photo de Sherbrooke Test moderator Mme Diane Guérette, Professional moderator Text revision Mme Stéphanie Doyon, Information coordinator and reviser, Communications division of the Ville de Sherbrooke Graphic design Tatou communication visuelle Production Culture and library division of the Ville de Sherbrooke Printing MJB litho inc. Promotion Summum communications The registration form for the Directory of Sherbrooke area artists, performers and craftspeople is published by: The Ville de Sherbrooke 191, rue du Palais, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5H9 Telephone: (819) 821-5707 Facsimile: (819) 821-5778 Internet Site: http://ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca January 2004
Photo credits: Cover: M. François Bernier, photo by M. Claude Croisetière Mmes Monique Trifiro, Louise Bérubé and Suzanne Garneau, photo by Mme Nicole Bessette Inside: Mme Lyne Montmeny, photo by M. Claude Croisetière M. Anh Ming Truong, photo by M. Claude Croisetière To make any comments or to update your registration form, please contact us. Division de la culture et de la bibliothèque Ville de Sherbrooke 420, rue Marquette, local 133, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 1M4 Tel.: (819) 821-5438 Fax: (819) 821-5778 E-mail: carole.fontaine@ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca This form is available in PDF format on the city s website at: http://ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca