At ISACS, we are a leading artist-first members network, dedicated to supporting and growing the street, circus, and spectacle art forms in Ireland.
To nurture these art forms and empower our community, we offer a variety of artist development programmes each year. Below is the calendar of ISACS Artistic & Professional Development Programme call-outs for Summer 2025.
ISACS Summer/Autumn 2025 Call Outs
- ISACS and Áras Éanna Ionad Ealaíne Residency | October
An opportunity that offers solo or duo ground-based artists time and space to live and create for one month on the Island of Inis Oírr, Co. Galway. Applications will open on June 24th.
- LIFT Residency in Wexford | November
For LIFT ISACS partner with Wexford Arts Centre to bring offer mentoring and creation space for solo/duo ground-based circus artists via an open call residency. Applications will open on July 4th.
- DELVE at National Circus Festival of Ireland | November
Our Discover, Explore, Learn, Visualise, and Engage (DELVE) programme offers two artists the chance to join ISACS in visiting the National Circus Festival of Ireland, in Tralee. Applications open in September.
- SHARE Open Forum at National Circus Festival of Ireland Tralee | November
SHARE is a space for our members to bring their projects, dreams, and challenges to the table and share ideas and solutions with fellow artists, and arts professionals. The submission form will be available in September.
Other 2025 ISACS Key Dates
- ISACS HQ Hot Desk Programme – Available until September for members to research, write proposals, and receive support.
- ISACS Training Calendar – Launching on October 1st.
The ISACS Artists Development Programmes are proudly supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.