Free festival bringing art to Montreal’s alleyways might come to an end after funding cut

The Festival des arts de ruelles has been running for eight years. But after losing its provincial funding, it could disappear for good. As organizers try to make the most of this year’s edition, they created a crowdfunding campaign to save the festival.

Free festival bringing art to Montreal’s alleyways might come to an end after funding cut
Drummers in green floaties play their instruments on the sidewalk as part of Festival des arts de ruelles

The Festival des arts de ruelles has been running for eight years. But after losing its provincial funding, it could disappear for good. As organizers try to make the most of this year’s edition, they created a crowdfunding campaign to save the festival.