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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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DELVE18 at Dublin Dance Festival | Open …

Our first D.E.L.V.E. of the year takes place at Dublin Dance Festival from the 6th to 13th of May 2018! The Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) are thrilled to...

Delve into Irish Festivals with the D.E…

The Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle (ISACS) are thrilled to announce the return of their GO-SEE professional development programme D.E.L.V.E in 2018. This year have partnered up with the Dublin...

Meet the candidates | ISACS board electi…

We are delighted to say that it's time for our members to contribute to ISACS future by voting in the Board elections. We have an excellent field of candidates for you to...

ISACS is back from Burning Man European …

Our CEO is just back from a trip where ISACS were invited to take part in Burning Man’s European Leadership Summit, which took place this year in the incredible atelier of Les Machines...

ISACS to take part in Burning Man Europe…

The Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) are thrilled to announce that Lucy Medlycott has been invited to deliver a presentation and take part in a panel discussion...

Opportunities

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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

Research & Information Assistant | I…

Deadline | Ongoing |  IRELAND ISACS is seeking a trainee for a part-time Research and Information assistant role as part of the L.E.A.P. Programme from:   20th August - 16th November 2018. 5th November ...

Clear Sky Creative Residency - Irish Aer…

Deadline | April 27th 2018 | Limerick, Ireland The Clear Sky Residency is available between the 30th July – 9th September 2018 and is aimed at International artists. Artists can choose...

General Manager | The National Circus Fe…

Deadline | 20th April 2018 |  Kerry IRELAND  The National Circus Festival of Ireland is recruiting a General Manager. The National Circus Festival is Ireland’s largest annual circus festival and one...

 

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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