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Join the Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network

Membership gives you a national voice, access to resources, training & professional development opportunities.
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Meet Dea Birkett, Circus250 Ringmistress

Meet Dea Birkett, Circus250 Ringmistress

We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)! Dea Birkett, a former circus artiste, founded and is Ringmaster of Circus250, the UK and Ireland-wide celebration of 250 years of circus in 2018. An established broadcaster, Dea recently made Who Killed the...

Introducing Inferno

Introducing Inferno

We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)! Introducing Inferno Fire Show, a Cork-based Fire Performance Company creating new sensations for audiences mixing circus skills, theatre, fire manipulation and pyrotechnics. The company was created by a trio of highly accomplished fire...

Introducing Circomara, the Sailing Circu…

Introducing Circomara, the Sailing Circus!

We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)!   Introducing Circomara, an Irish based circus company specialising in Acrobatics and Physical Comedy, who sailed all the way down from Sweden to Dublin in 2013. Since then, Circomara has become a renowned company in...

Meet Tumble Circus!

Meet Tumble Circus!

We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)!   Introducing Tumble Circus, a modern circus company, based in Belfast. Tumble Circus team has won international multiple awards for their work. They have toured throughout Ireland, the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia. Tumble...

Meet National Circus Festival of Ireland

Meet National Circus Festival of Ireland

We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)! Introducing National Circus Festival of Ireland, one of the most exciting circus festival in Ireland, organised every year in Tralee, Kerry by Fanzini Production. The festival is an opportunity to see eye-popping international shows...

Meet Spraoi, Waterford!

Meet Spraoi, Waterford!

Photo:  Spraoi St Patrick's Parade 2014 We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)! Introducing Spraoi, a well-established and renowned street theatre company from Waterford, perhaps best known for its annual Spraoi Festival and Parade held every August Bank Holiday weekend...

Meet Cork Circus Factory!

Meet Cork Circus Factory!

Picture: Pizzicu Piz | Interviewee: Cormac Mohally  We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)! Introducing Circus Factory, Cork’s only dedicated circus training, creation and performance space. Circus Factory a member-led organisation run by a collective of professional and aspiring circus artist volunteers who strive to advance circus...

Meet Aisling Ní Cheallaigh!

Meet Aisling Ní Cheallaigh!

We have invited our members to tell us a little more about themselves, their backgrounds, inspirations and thoughts on the exciting art forms of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Ireland (and further afield)! First up is the very talented Aisling Ni Cheallaigh who has worked and trained with fellow ISACS Members Fidget Feet, Irish Aerial Creation Centre, Ether Productions , Aerial Cirque and Taking Flight...

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ISACS supports and advocates for the development of Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle.
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  ISACS offer professional support, mentorship and development programmes for all our members.
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The Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network We are a collaborative network of people and organisations interested in the development of the Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle art forms for, with and by Irish artists. We represent over 70 member organisations and individuals across Ireland and beyond. We have a voluntary Board of Directors which are elected by the members in rotation at our Annual General Meeting. We aim to raise the profile, increase recognition and support the development of the sector by:
  • Information and resource sharing
  • Advocacy and Policy development
  • Training and Professional Support
  • National and International Networking

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DELVE18: Meet the National Circus Festiv…

Congrats to ISACS Network member Nicola Moran and Danielle Reck! They have been selected to take part in our #DELVE18 programme at the National Circus Festival Ireland, Tralee Co Kerry this weekend! The two artists will Discover, Explore, Learn Visualise and Engage...

ISACS Network Strategic Plan 2019-2021 L…

We're delighted to introduce Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network's Strategic Plan 2019-2021: Empowering Street, Circus and Spectacle Arts, officially launched at Wexford Arts Centre on Thursday 1st of November...

ISACS Network to host three circus talk …

The Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) are thrilled to announce that they will be hosting three major Circus talks at the National Circus Festival of Ireland on...

Síolta to take part in C.In.E Sineu Iris…

We are thrilled to announce the Irish company recipient of the 2018 two weeks residency in the Balearic Islands, offered by the Performing Arts Research Centre – Centre d’Investigacio Escenica (C.In.E) Sineu, Irish Aerial...

Delve18: application open for National C…

ISACS Network is delighted to announce that our last DELVE programme of the year will run in partnership with the National Circus Festival Ireland, Tralee Co Kerry. The National Circus Festival Ireland is Ireland's first dedicated...

Opportunities

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Circus Census (circus traditional and co…

Date | 2017-2018 |  EUROPE

Aerial Silks Teacher | Aerial Cirque - D…

Deadline | N/A |  Dublin IRELAND Aerial Cirque is a busy aerial studio based in the heart of Dublin city’s Creative Quarter. We are looking for an experienced aerial silks teacher...

Tender for Training & Services | FDY…

Deadline | Friday 26th October 2018 |  Wexford IRELAND The ISACS Network are currently partnering with the FDYS Youth Service on supporting a proposal for the development of a Youth circus programme...

FRESH STREET#3 Co-ordinator | ISACS Netw…

Deadline | 28th November |  IRELAND The ISACS Network is seeking a dynamic individual who is keen to work within a fast growing network on FRESH STREET#3 International Conference for...

Fundraising for Circus250 newsletter

Deadline | 2018 |  UK & IRELAND  

 

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Membership Benefits

Becoming a member of ISACS will help the sector to collectively advocate, develop policy and support the development of the future of the Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle art forms in Ireland.

Our members are individuals and organisations who actively support, create, participate and encourage the development of Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle arts across Ireland.
  • Mentoring & professional support
  • Members profile & event listings on ISACS website
  • Invitations to national and international showcases and events
  • Members only professional development programs
  • Increased visibility through online media
  • Discounts for members on many schemes including insurance, accounting, graphic design, video
  • Access to listing of current national & international opportunities
  • Regular members-only newsletter
  • Members Only online and offline discussion groups
  • Members voting, AGM and Board of Directors candidacy rights

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Irish Street Arts Circus and Spectacle Network

Irish Theatre Institute, 17 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
00 353 (0)87 0541812 info@isacs.ie
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