Mission Statement
ART CRUSH | Ensembl’arts interprets a story or idea through the multifaceted lens of sound, image, and movement.
ART CRUSH | Ensembl’arts is dedicated to the production of multidisciplinary concerts, educational events and virtual performances during the year and in collaboration with other ensembles.
Based in Montreal, ART CRUSH | Ensembl’arts is at the forefront of multidisciplinary creation and performance by combining the disciplines of instrumental music, dance and choreography, live-painting and visual arts.
Values
Our collaboration highlights equal performance space for each of the three disciplines involved; there is no hierarchy of the arts in our multidisciplinary projects. This visual representation of equal involvement between disciplines is important as it reflects how the work was created and embodies the exploratory approach that Ensembl’arts brings to each new work.
This equal involvement is mirrored throughout our collaborative process as we intertwine artist talks and feedback sessions between the composer, musicians, dancers and visual artists so that creative input comes from many sources. Each member within the ensemble is called to work together with an openness of mind and spirit, a willingness to experiment in new performance formats in collaboration with artists from different artistic backgrounds and training.
The values of our founders and team include a good remuneration for all artists and technicians, according to or above fee schedules set by CARFAC, GMMQ and RAAV. Groupe Ensembl’arts has a diverse board and team from a range of economic and cultural backgrounds.
Through our work, we strive to create successful arts economies in Canada, contributing towards an arts ecosystem that will employ and inspire our next generations.