Mandate and history

Behind the surge of artists for 35 years

Mission

Diagramme – gestion culturelle accompanies, supports and provides structure for the development of professional artists and cultural organizations in Quebec’s performing arts sector that focus on physical expression (dance, circus, theater) through personalized services and recognized expertise.

Our Vision

At Diagramme, cultural management is passionate, creative, and connected to the needs of artists and the realities of their practice. We believe that:

Each artist is unique, with projects that have the power to transform the world;
Sharing resources, ideas, and expertise is essential to the vitality of a supportive, inspired community;
To achieve great things, you need to know how to surround yourself with the right people.

Our Values

Our actions are guided by four fundamental principles:

That we strive to understand the needs of the artists and their projects, with respect and kindness;
That we support the vision of artists at every stage of their journey, with commitment and in a spirit of collaboration;
That we act as a conduit between artists, funders, and presenters, with generosity and ambition;
That we share our knowledge and expertise with rigour, ethical probity, and integrity.

Land Acknowledgement

Diagramme gestion culturelle is on a land which has long served as a place of residence, meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Kanien’kehá:ka and Anishinabeg nations. This land has been the site of creativity and storytelling for thousands of years. In a spirit of respect and collaboration, Diagramme wishes to pursue its mission by supporting the original peoples of this land and the diversity of artistic visions of the relations who now share this territory.

« Every year, the team takes the time to listen to our long-term needs in order to better plan for the years ahead. After six years, this has allowed us to grow and free ourselves from many administrative tasks so that we can devote more time to creation ».

- Emmanuelle Le Phân, Tentacle Tribe

History

Since it was founded in 1991 under the impetus of the Regroupement des professionnels de la danse du Québec, Diagramme has pioneered a unique model of resource sharing. Supported by partners from every level of government, the organization has been instrumental in the success of many artists and companies—both emerging and established—while helping to train a large cohort of cultural managers.

With its exemplary management model, Diagramme has evolved hand in hand with the community it serves, offering a wide range of consulting services. While its primary focus is on management and administration, Diagramme has shown great flexibility in adapting to the growing needs of its milieu.

A number of new initiatives have broadened the range of services offered by the organisation. In 2016, Diagramme launched its Diagramme PLUS program, which gives annually supported artists and organizations privileged access to specialized resources in all areas related to the artistic project. That same year, Diagramme created the Prix du gestionnaire culturel (Cultural Manager’s Prize), awarded annually at the Prix de la Danse de Montréal.

Fully committed to a new generation of artist-entrepreneurs possessing character and ambition, Diagramme has become as an essential support organization and a valuable partner in all stages of the artistic project.