GCC's Artform Development Programme is key in supporting the professional development of circus artists and arts professionals in Ireland.
In 2020 we will deliver these EU funded professional development programmes:
Creative Europe: Wires Crossed Head, Heart, Balance 2019-2022
European programme including artistic & pedagogic professional development opportunities for circus artists.
Circus++ 2019-2022
Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership with circus schools & universities from 5 countries to build the world’s first third level accreditation for youth & social circus.
Circus Transformation in Action
Erasmus+ funded 20-day training for social circus trainers delivered annually for 4 Irish & 40 European artists.
Wires Crossed: Mind Your Balance 2019-2020
Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership for professional development of Irish & EU highwire artists.
ABCirk Junior Leadership Scheme 2019-2022
Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership to develop leadership & artistic skills of 15-18-year-old youth circus members.
Strategic EVS 2018-2020
We host 4 young circus artists at a time through European Volunteer Scheme for 11-month projects.
Wires Crossed is a European wide community participation project, revolving around ‘funambulism’-the art of tightwire walking using a balancing pole. In August 2020 Wires Crossed will host a circus festival in Galway city (6-9 August) including a major river crossing (August 8-9).
We believe in circus for all, and wish for circus to be part of wellness, learning and fun for all ages and levels of ability and disability.
By Supporting Galway Community Circus, you are investing in young people and their futures.