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Membership gives you a national voice, access to resources, training & professional development opportunities.
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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...

What We Do


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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Our members range from individual artists to companies, training spaces, and more.
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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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Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network

Support, development and advocacy for Irish arts

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ISACS to host an international 'Street T…

Join the Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) for our Breakfast Roundtable #StreetTalk focussing on Site Specific and Spectacle Productions in the Public Realm, on Sunday 5th August...

NEST18: New Emerging Street Talents to p…

We are delighted to announce and welcome the N.E.S.T. companies for 2018: Woven Circus Collective and Turas Theatre Collective. They will be presenting their work in progress at Spraoi Festival this August.The...

Meet our latest L.E.A.P. Trainee!

Introducing our new L.E.A.P. trainee! Merve Yılmaz is the sixth inductee taking part in our L.E.A.P. programme this year. She will be assisting the team and learning new skills in Communications and Event Coordination from...

DELVE18: Meet the Cork Midsummer Festiva…

The Irish Street Arts Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) is delighted to have partnered up with Cork Midsummer Festival to offer the opportunity for some of our members to attend a series...

Roll up for Circus250: Art of the Show a…

Circus250 and the Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) are delighted to have worked in association with the National Gallery of Ireland on this exciting exhibition Circus250: Art of the Show from the 9th of June...

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Call out for Circus 250 Irish projects |…

Date | 2018 |  Dublin IRELAND Circus250 programme inclusion Deadline | 2nd February 2018 2018 see’s the very auspicious celebrations of 250 years of the birth of circus by Sir Philip...

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...

Call for Participation in Irish Delegati…

Deadline | Monday 31st July 2018 @ 5 pm | IRELAND Culture Ireland is inviting applications for travel support for those wishing to promote work at FiraTàrrega taking place in Tàrrega...

Festival Volunteer | Spraoi

Date | 03 - 05th August 2018 |  Waterford Ireland Just finishing exams or looking for a unique way to experience #Spraoi2018? Why not join Spraoi's invaluable team of volunteers for...

 

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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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