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01.10.24
Meet our new 2024-2025 European Solidarity Corps Volunteers!
September 2nd. Four strangers arrive in Galway, looking for the Galway Community Circus. Who are they? They are our new European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers! From September 2024 until August 2025, Elisa, Gio, Sybille, and Lina will be joining us here to strengthen the GCC team. Get to know this lovely group of motivated people!03.07.24
Learning about Circus Leadership in Riga
Galway Community Circus's Development Coordinator Maeve Keane travelled to Riga, Latvia with our Executive Director Lynn Carroll for the Leadership in Circus Conference. Read on to learn about Maeve's experience at the conference!18.06.24
Get to know our ESC volunteers - Gabriella
The European Solidarity Corps (often shortened to ESC) supports young people aged 18-30 to be full-time volunteers in many foreign countries. Thanks to Erasmus+ funding, Galway Community Circus has been hosting ESC volunteers since 2013. Learn about the ESC experience with Galway Community Circus and get to know one of this year's ESC volunteers in this interview with Gabriella from Italy.17.04.24
“Circus saved my life”: the unseen impact of circus arts on children’s wellbeing
By Sophie GuntherWhen you think of circus, what do you think about? Clowns, juggling, and acrobatics? Entertaining shows, where trapeze artists fly effortlessly through the air? Yes, circus includes all the above – yet, for the artists, children and young people it is much more.19.03.24
Get to know our ESC volunteers - Justin
The European Solidarity Corps (often shortened to ESC) supports young people aged 18-30 to be full-time volunteers in many foreign countries. Thanks to Erasmus+ funding, Galway Community Circus has been hosting ESC volunteers since 2013. Learn about the ESC experience with GCC and get to know one of this year's ESC volunteers in this interview with Justin from France.19.03.24
Get to know our ESC volunteers - Sophie
The European Solidarity Corps (often shortened to ESC) supports young people aged 18-30 to be full-time volunteers in many foreign countries. Thanks to Erasmus+ funding, Galway Community Circus has been hosting ESC volunteers since 2013. Learn about the ESC experience with GCC and get to know one of this year's ESC volunteers in this interview with Sophie from Germany.20.02.24
Get to know our ESC volunteers - Clemence
The European Solidarity Corps (often shortened to ESC) supports young people aged 18-30 to be full-time volunteers in many foreign countries. Thanks to Erasmus+ funding, Galway Community Circus has been hosting ESC volunteers since 2013. Learn about the ESC experience with GCC and get to know one of this year's ESC volunteers in this interview with Clemence from France.19.12.23
Creating Magic Together in 2023
2023 was a wonderful year at Galway Community Circus. We share some of our favourite moments and stories from the past year.19.12.23
Harnessing International Partnerships to Develop Circus in Ireland
Through international collaboration, we develop the artform of circus here Ireland.19.12.23
Building and Nurturing a Community of Valued Circus Professionals
At Galway Community Circus, one of our strategic goals to build a community of valued circus professionals. We deliver high quality professional development for artists, arts educators and other arts professionals at all stages of their careers. In 2023 we hosted 303 days of professional development largely supported by Erasmus+ funding.19.12.23
Putting a Spotlight on Personal and Artistic Growth with Live Performance
All of our members have the opportunity to take part in live performances – from theatre shows and big top tents to street performances and parades. Live performance is a transformative experience that goes beyond honing technical skills; it is a dynamic platform for personal and artistic growth.18.12.23
Youth Voice at the Heart of it All
As a youth circus school, we keep our young participants at the front and centre of everything we do.18.12.23