Every Year, this prize recognizes an individual who takes a creative and unconventional approach to being a citizen in our society.
The award reflects Porte Parole’s belief that if we can approach the act of being a citizen with imagination and with a sense of poetry and humour, we can overcome the disorienting experience of being a citizen in today’s world.
By giving this award, the Company aims to celebrate the potential of individuals to find power in democracy, and to find beauty in politics.
This year the Award goes to Barry Cole
“Barry Cole and the Cole Foundation have been pioneers in the cultural diversification of storytelling in Quebec theatre, both through their affirmation of its necessity and through their support. Awarding Barry the Artful Citizen Award 2024 reflects Porte Parole’s commitment to advancing this principle.”
—Annabel Soutar, Co-Founder and Artistic Director
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Farès Khoury
2018
Joël Richard
2022
Jasmine Catudal
2023
Barry Cole
2024
