Artcirq Archive

Footage from the Fibonacci project in Mexico and from Essakane -- don't let the big bugs bite! Featuring renowned hunter Terry Uyarak. 

Working on the Fibonacci project in Mexico with 7 doigts de la main (Montreal), Cirko Dementes (Mexico), and us 

The Christmas concert at Igloolik high school...maybe 2007? 

Rough edit of Artcirq's trip to Essakane to the Festival au desert...part 2 

Artcirq trip to Essakane and the desert for Festival au desert...rough edit! 

Artcirq's cofounders visit France 

Artcirq Igloolik to France, Artcirq 2010.Rehearsal for Artcirq Performance in Annecy, France in 2010 - the only Inuit circus who left Igloolik to go to France to perform for fifty sleeping cows, and then went straight back home without being paid!

NITV youth show 

Artcirq's founders have a chat in Switzerland, around 2010 

High school Christmas food bank in Igloolik 

The making of an interdisciplinary art performance over the summer of 2005 in collaboration with Lucy T, Laurentino A, Guillaume S, Genevieve P 

The making of an interdisciplinary art performance over the summer of 2005 in collaboration with Lucy T, Laurentino A, Guillaume S, Genevieve P 

ARTCIRQ: Paniaq advising young artists (34 mins), Artcirq Productions 2008. Inuktut no subtitles.Elder Herve Paniaq advising young artists at the old Igloolik swimming pool in 2008 - telling them about acting, animal sounds, and storytelling.

Performing first Artcirq show Oaraya at the Igloolik old community hall, with Jessica Arpin 

Performing first show Oaraya, at the Igloolik old community hall - with Jessica Arpin

The Quebec Circus School, Guillaume's dad's house, Guillaume's mom, and the Westfalia camper 

Parent's consent meeting for Artcirq Expedition - to Clyde River by skidoo, in 2009 

Parent's consent meeting for Artcirq Expedition - trip to Clyde River by skidoo in 2009 

Hockey and skating at the Igloolik arena 

At the old community hall in Igloolik 

Artcirq press conference in Essakane 

Youth workshop in Bamako 

Reception to welcome Artcirq at the Canadian embassy in Mali 

Juggling at the old swimming pool in Igloolik 

First meeting with Sylvia Cloutier and Celina Kalluq 

Artcirq visiting at Momo's house in Montreal 

Hanging out at Momo's house in Montreal 

Full Artcirq show in Essakane, in Mali 

Artcirq show at Festival au desert 

A mise-en-contexte/information meeting and welcome to Canadian artists arriving in Bamako for the Festival au desert in Mali 

Juggling at Bamako, preparing and training for Festival au desert in Timbuktu, Mali 

Hanging around Bamako doing some training and having fun, getting ready for Festival au desert in Timbuktu 

Impressions of Artcirq before the show in Essakane, Festival au desert 

Hanging out in the desert outside Timbuktu, Mali 

In the desert outside Timbuktu, Mali 

Artcirq goes for camel rides in Mali! Footage for the documentary "All the way to TImbuktu", available here on the Artcirq page.

The big white ball visits the dunes outside Timbuktu for the Festival au desert in Mali. 

Hanging out in Bamako training for the Festival au desert. 

Hanging out in Bamako training for the Festival au desert in Timbuktu, Mali. 

Jimmy Qamukaq gets acquainted with a scarab beetle in Timbuktu, at Festival au desert. 

NITV live youth show with Guillaume Saladin and Terry Uyarak, filmed in the Isuma office in Igloolik. In English and Inuktitut. Guest artist: Jessica Arpin. 

More from Timbuktu, Mali and the Bamako Centre Francoculturelle! 2008 

Tumbling and balancing, practicing the men's act at the old Igloolik community hall. 

Headstart (kindergarten) performance by Artcirq in Igloolik 

Timbuktu, Mali live show, Centre Francoculturelle de Bamako press conference, a street show, plus a screening of Atanarjuat.

Camels outside of Timbuktu, Mali, on the trip to Festival au desert. Footage shot for the "All the way to Timbuktu" documentary, which can be seen here. 

NITV live youth show from Guillaume's house in Igloolik, in English and Inuktitut. 

Artcirq-Dogon music collaboration -- rocking out in downtime at Festival au desert. 

Behind the scenes of Artcirq's 2007 trip to Monterrey, Mexico.

 Behind the scenes of Artcirq's 2007 trip to Monterrey, Mexico...collaborations with other circus performers!

Behind the scenes of Artcirq's 2007 trip to Monterrey, Mexico.

Artcirq's trip to Monterrey, Mexico wouldn't have been complete without some tourism! Part 2 

 Performances and tourism in Monterrey, Mexico!

Behind the scenes of Artcirq's 2007 trip to Monterrey, Mexico. 

Dramatic landscape, take 2 

Dramatic landscape! 

Artcirq rehearsing and prepping in Iqaluit for the first year at Alianit!

Four members of Artcirq fly down to Monterrey, Mexcio, in the first trip out of Canada for them. They participate in a historical meeting with three circus companies: Les 7 Doigts de la Main (Montreal), Cirko Dementes (Mexico) et Artcirq (Igloolik). Thanks to Qaggiq Theatre of Iqaluit for its financial contribution and its moral support.

Chatting with some members of Artcirq, before a show, and during the performance 

More performance video! 

Musicians jamming out and footage of a trip! 

 No clips! Just a performance.

Pre-show rehearsal and rigging, you get to see how circus works... 

Getting ready to do a show! 

Artcirq goes fishing and camping together...Artcirq goes north of the 70th parallel, 100km away from Igloolik, to Ivisaruqtuq -- in 2008  

Take a trip up north with us...Artcirq goes north of the 70th parallel, 100km away from Igloolik, to Ivisaruqtuq -- in 2008 

Working on learning some tumbling and contortion! 

Want to learn more about Artcirq, and also see some fun tricks? Check out this video! 

Some neat new tricks, including experimenting with a bullwhip! 

Music, dinner, and circus...Artcirq does all kinds of fun stuff! 

Artcirq and Cirque Eloize working together... 

Another performance, in Montreal! 

Artcirq does a performance for kids!  

Artcirq performance footage! 

Artcirq flies through the air with the greatest of ease...and learns some new tricks on the flying trapeze. At the Quebec Circus School in 2007.

Artcirq learns about trapeze with Cirque Eloize. 

More clips of Artcirq in Montreal! 

Some behind the scenes footage of socializing with Artcirq, doing workshops with kids, and a little bit of a performance...a grab bag of stuff to watch!

Quebec Artcirq tour, Cirque Eloize, Laval University, and a night in a teepee.

Doing some circus moves at Montreal's Sunday afternoon tradition, the Tam Tams!

Up close and personal... 

How many different ways can you see Artcirq? This series of clips from the Kuujuak tour in 2006 show Artcirq form lots of different directions.

More conversations and behind the scenes footage of rehearsals in Igloolik! 

Some conversations with members of Artcirq, and behind the scenes footage of practicing techniques. 

Do you like Cirque Eloize? Do you like Artcirq? Here they are collaborating together, in Montreal! 

Artcirq practicing new techniques, in Montreal, with help from Cirque Eloize! 

Artcirq talking and relaxing at home in Nunavut. 

Rain, boats, and traveling: Artcirq does Quebec City! 

Just hanging out and relaxing in Montreal -- behind the scenes with Artcirq and friends. 

Artcirq looks out across the city of Montreal from the lodge on top of Mont Royal... 

Artcirq in Montreal, doing some circus tricks, practicing, rehearsing, and having fun. 

Artcirq never gets tired of hanging out together and hosting/teaching workshops! (Okay they probably do, but it never looks like it!) 

 Ten Artcirq members fly to Montreal at the end of October in 2006, with the help of Igloolik Isuma Productions, Cirque Éloize and First Air.

Artcirq outdoors and playing games with children! 

Some beautiful acrobatics in the Igloolik Artcirq space. 

Some behind the scenes acrobatics and contortion and tumbling, costarring Karine Delzors. 

Artcirq showing off skills in Igloolik. 

Artcirq does a circus arts workshop. Learn new skills! 

Some visiting guests join us and there are some more outside performances. 

Performance in the Artcirq space, part 2, and some more outside and elsewhere! 

Performance in the Artcirq space! 

Rehearsing for return of the sun in Igloolik

Artcirq on ice! Performances outside in Nunavut. 

Artcirq participates in workshops with some guests! 

Practicing circus tricks and techniques in the Artcirq rehearsal space 

Practicing teeter board and other circus techniques... 

 Practicing some tricks with the teeter board!

Join us for a trip by dogsled... 

Video of an Artcirq show from 2006. Enjoy! 

Artcirq teaches and performs in Igloolik, some more! 

Artcirq hosts and teaches workshops in Igloolik. 

Artcirq's travels up north... 

Some in-depth behind the scenes footage of Artcirq's very big job... 

Some interviews and chats with members of the Artcirq and surrounding community. 

Artcirq teaching workshops and doing performances in Dublin, part 2! 

Artcirq in Dublin, Ireland, teaching workshops and doing performances! 

More footage of Artcirq's trip to Dublin in 2006! 

Film of Artcirq's trip to Dublin, Ireland in 2006, in residence at the Dublin Project Arts Center. 

Whirlwind tour of Artcirq traveling, check out this behind the scenes footage of this trip!

Cartwheels in unison make Artcirq rehearsal look really cool... 

Artcirq practices making a human bridge! Don't try this at home...

Training sessions for the BRYC show! This was Artcirq's first paid show.

Wonder how Artcirq works? Sit in on a phone meeting... 

Another behind the scenes training session! 

Artcirq hanging out at the Arviat pool 

Guillaume teaches children some circus tricks... 

Artcirq show for a QIA meeting 

Nighttime training session at the old Igloolik swimming pool!

More training at the old Igloolik swimming pool! 

More training at the old Igloolik swimming pool. 

Artcirq training session at the old Igloolik swimming pool

Eskiez jams in the Artcirq practice space. 

Return of the sun, on the horizon... 

Interviews about the federal election of 2011, in Inuktitut and English.

Artcirq expedition: 21 people plus 3 babies traveled by snowmobile from Igloolik to Pond Inlet, to Clyde River, to present a show and give workshops to local youth. During this 3 week trip, all of the Artcirq members learned a lot about their land, the way to live in small communities, and tdiscovering what Baffin Island looks like on the east side. Memorable moment.

Behind the Artcirq scenes with Guillaume! 

Artcirq show in the Igloolik elementary show, plus a rehearsal. 

Guillaume practices tumbling in the gym. 

An Artcirq show in Mali with other circus performers, in 2008. 

Screening at the youth center in November of 2005.

Quick clip of gorgeous landscape and Artcirq goes nunaqpa.

Tiny tumbler practices acrobatics in beautiful landscape.

A quick clip of walrus filmed from a boat! 

Inuit rock music group Eskiez (founded by Artcirq member Derek Aqqiaqiuq) in rehearsal.

Bruce at Guillaume's house in Igloolik...

 Interview with Bernaa and Jabadisti!

An interview with Allen Kelly.

Guillaume speaks at the Igloolik high school - part 2.

This beautiful video was made in part through the financial support of Government of Nunavut Department Culture, Language, Elders and Youth in 2012. A mix of live shows and scenes shot on the island of Igloolik.

Video from the Fete des Tivajutt, 2012.

Behind the scenes at an Artcirq rehearsal -- aerial silks, tumbling, juggling, circus!

Behind the scenes at an Artcirq rehearsal -- aerial silks, tumbling, juggling, throat singing. 

 Behind the scenes at an Artcirq rehearsal -- aerial silks, tumbling, juggling, you name it.

 A quick behind the scenes clip of Artcirq rehearsing several different acts. Throat singing, aerial silks, juggling, etcetera...

On their way to Festival au desert, Artcirq stops in Bamako, Mali and does a series of performances, interviews, and workshops. Part 7!

On their way to Festival au desert, Artcirq stops in Bamako, Mali and does a series of performances, interviews, and workshops. Part 6!

On their way to Festival au desert, Artcirq stops in Bamako, Mali and does a series of performances, interviews, and workshops. Part 5!

On their way to Festival au desert, Artcirq stops in Bamako, Mali and does a series of performances, interviews, and workshops. Part 4!

On their way to Festival au desert, Artcirq stops in Bamako, Mali and does a series of performances, interviews, and workshops. Part 3!

 On their way to Festival au desert, Artcirq stops in Bamako, Mali and does a series of performances, interviews, and workshops. Part 2!

On their way to Festival au desert, Artcirq stops in Bamako, Mali and does a series of performances, interviews, and workshops. Part 1! 

 Artcirq trip to Festival au desert in Timbuktu, Mali -- from Montreal to Casablanca. Interviews with Artcirq members, and departing Montreal...arriving Morocco!

Artcirq went to Festival au desert in Timbuktu, Mali in 2008 -- this is part 2 of behind-the-scenes footage of their stop in Casablanca, Morocco.

 Artcirq went to Festival au desert in Timbuktu, Mali in 2008 -- this is part 1 of behind-the-scenes footage of their stop in Casablanca, Morocco.

 Behind the scenes of the Akka Momo show in 2008, leading up to the performance. Part 2!

 Behind the scenes of the Akka Momo show in 2008, leading up to the performance. Part 1!

 Join Artcirq on the Kuujjuaq tour! This video shows behind the scenes highlights of Artcirq's performances and workshops.