Festival TransAmériques (FTA) and Écoscéno are delighted to announce the online publication of the Practical Ecodesign Guide for the Performing Arts, produced in collaboration with the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival and eight other institutions in Quebec’s performing arts ecosystem. The project was made possible through the financial support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and the Conseil des arts de Montréal.

Now accessible in French and in English on June at on the Écoscéno website, the Guide outlines the various stages of ecodesign in a clear, practical manner. It is intended for a wide range of professionals, including artists, designers, creative business managers, technicians, presenters, cultural organizations, trainers, and many others.

The content is divided into two complementary parts:

A theory section based on extensive documentary research and the observations of experts in the sector
Reference sheets intended as tools that can be applied directly to professionals’ day-to-day work.

Both a reference work and a practical resource, the Guide also highlights inspirational Quebec projects that have incorporated ecodesign into their processes. It brings together various concrete suggestions for making creative works, tours, and post-production more ecoresponsible, with the aim of actively contributing to the ecological transition in the performing arts—a sector that has always stimulated our collective imagination and inspired social change.

The official launch of the Guide will take place on June 4, 2025, at 5 p.m. at FTA Headquarters (Agora Hydro-Québec in UQAM’s Cœur des sciences, 175 Avenue du Président-Kennedy). This event is free and open to all.

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Launch of the Practical Ecodesign Guide for the Performing Arts

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