News

22.01.24

Thank you and farewell to Ulla Hokkanen

Our friends and partners at the Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) wrote a beautiful piece on our former Executive Creative Director Ulla Hokkanen's career and the legacy she leaves behind. Below we share the article written by Lucy Medlycott, Director of ISACS.
Words can't begin to express what Ulla means to us at Galway Community Circus, and how much she will be missed. We wish her all the best on her next adventure!

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

Bridging Borders, Cultures, and Hearts through Youth Circus Exchanges

As part of our youth circus programme, we offer our members the opportunity to take part in national and international youth exchanges. In 2023, we participated in 5 youth exchanges both in Ireland and internationally.

07.12.23

Spring Term 2024 Class Registration

Join us for spring term circus classes in 2024!

16.10.23

Golden Circus

Join us for 14 weeks of circus classes for older adults!

05.10.23

Summer Circus partnership with New Horizon Athlone

We had a great time in August hosting circus workshops with Direct Provision and refugee youth in Athlone!

05.10.23

Galway Community Circus delivering first full module at University of Galway

Galway Community Circus is so excited to be co-delivering our very first full 12-week module at the University of Galway for the Designing Futures programme, an initiative developed to help students succeed in life and the future world of work.

28.09.23

Meet our new 2023-2024 European Solidarity Corps Volunteers

Our new European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers joined us in Galway earlier this month. We’re so excited to welcome Sophie, Justin, Clemence and Gabriella, who we know will be an amazing part of our Galway Community Circus team.

31.07.23

Registration for 2023-2024 Galway Community Circus Classes now open!

Join us for circus classes in 2023 and 2024!

17.07.23

Get to know our ESC Volunteers: Vanja

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 Vanja from Serbia.

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Youth Circus

For Youth

Youth Circus is our membership-based circus arts education programme for children and young people ages 5 to 24. Registration is currently open for classes beginning 15th September.

Adult Circus

For Adults

Our adult circus classes for ages 18+ allow the opportunity to learn more about your body, movement and self-awareness. Registration is currently open for classes beginning 15th September.