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A "The most dangerous animal in the world" l'actriu s'ha revelat com una gran clown multidisciplinària arrencant somriures a grans i menuts. És el primer dels quatre espectacles del #FocusIrlanda de @firatarrega.bsky.social que he vist.

@isacsireland.bsky.social i @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

Per contra, ens ha encantat #Runners de Hippana.Maleta (del millor que he vist enguany a @firatarrega.bsky.social juntament amb #Domte i #Tenet)

Quina originalitat i precisió!

És un altre dels quatre espectacles del #FocusIrlanda.

@isacsireland.bsky.social i @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

I acabem l'estada a @firatarrega.bsky.social amb la meravellosa #Claudette fruit de la col·laboració entre la companyia belga Balancetoi i la irlandesa Maleta Company.

És el tercer espectacle que he vist dels quatre del #FocusIrlanda de @isacsireland.bsky.social i @artscouncilireland.bsky.social.

‘Voices of the Showmen’ at the University of Galway - ISACS We invite you to the launch of the Archives Project, as part of the National Heritage Week programme.

Join us on Thursday August 21st at the University of Galway for ' Voices of the Showmen’ , as part of National Heritage Week .

Learn about our work towards building an Irish Showmans Archive.

🔹 All are welcome!
🔹 Book your free place now: bit.ly/41hGDrV

Calling all artists, creatives, makers & those working in the arts.

Are you interested in creating outdoor work or learning about why it matters? Join us at the ISACS PRO Programme at Spraoi, Waterford, this weekend

No need to register-see the schedule here: bit.ly/44YmUOF

📣 Calling all #ISACSMembers - Have you got a ready-to-tour show?
Culture Ireland is inviting applications to join the Irish delegation for those wishing to promote work at FiraTàrrega, in Tàrrega, Spain (11-14 September 2025).

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/44DHqVW

Deadline:5pm on Friday 18 July 2025.

Basic Income for the Arts Campaign NCFA Info pack - ISACS Minister Patrick O’Donovan has announced a six month extension to the Pilot Scheme for Basic Income for the Arts. You can see more HERE. This marks the beginning of a coordinated campaign in raising…

Minister Patrick O’Donovan has announced a six month extension to the Pilot Scheme for Basic Income for the Arts.

This marks the beginning of a coordinated National Campaign For The Arts' in raising the profile of the sector call to Retain, Extend and Expand Basic Income for the Arts bit.ly/3FMuG5Z

ISACS Artists Development Programmes | Summer/Autumn 2025 - ISACS 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…

✨ Our Summer/Autumn Callout Calendar is now live — take a look to see the exciting opportunities launching soon bit.ly/43NpEzd

ISACS Artist Development Programmes are supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

📸 Spraoi Parade 2024 by Abigail Denniston

DELVE is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

DELVE at Spraoi International Street Arts Festival - ISACS ISACS is delighted to announce the third DELVE opportunity for 2025 at Spraoi International Street Arts Festival. DELVE: Discover, Explore, Learn, Visualise and Engage – aims to support artists to…

✨We are delighted to announce the third 2025 DELVE call out is now live. This time we will be going to Spraoi, Waterford. Who are we looking for?

Two artists who make art in outdoor settings, available to attend and be in Waterford from Friday 1st to Monday 4th of August bit.ly/3G2Fwol

Communications Officer with ISACS - ISACS The Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join its growing team and play a key role in the future growth of these collective art forms…

Now, we’re looking for someone special to take up the baton. The Communications Officer role at ISACS is officially open.
Are you dynamic, motivated and passionate about the development of street and circus arts? Do you love communicating and sharing information with a wide audience? bit.ly/442PKgi

Team of 5 people smiling, outdoor space.

Our wonderful, enthusiastic and dedicated Communications Officer Cristina is moving onwards and upwards! While we’re so sorry to see her go, we’re thrilled for what the future holds for her. Cristina has brought passion and creativity to ISACS since 2022, and we know she’ll shine in her new role.

We reflected on the many faces of the street and who we share it with.

This discussion aimed to inspire, motivate and empower.

13 people posing for a group photo, indoor setting

6 people having a conversation in an art space

8 people having a conversation in an art space

6 people standing around a table with art objects around them

✨ On Wednesday we delivered a training organised by Limerick Arts Office at Lumen Street Theatre for the local community of buskers, street performers, musicians, makers and shakers.

It was an engaging and thought-provoking gathering as we looked at performances on the streets of Limerick.

Look back at DELVE at Festival of Fools - ISACS During the May Bank holiday weekend, we were delighted to bring DELVE artists Eimear Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh and María Lydia Polotto to experience Festival of Fools in Belfast. The DELVE (Discover, Explore…

✨During the May Bank holiday, we were delighted to bring DELVE artists Eimear Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh & MaLy Polotto to experience Festival of Fools in Belfast.

Read all about their expericence
bit.ly/4l36QBU

📸 Symmetry Circus at Spraoi, Waterford 2024 by Abigail Denniston

Exploring Art in Public Space - ISACS Join together with fellow buskers, street performers, musicians, makers and shakers for an engaging and thought-provoking gathering as we look at performance on the streets of Limerick. Why do we do…

✨ Our Director, Lucy Med, will deliver a workshop on Exploring Art in the Public Space for Limerick Arts Office at Lumen Street Theatre tomorrow.

We’ll explore how artists have long shaped public life, ignited community spirit, & transformed ordinary places into moments of connection bit.ly/3HsYbu2

Four artists sitting indoors having conversations

Artist visiting art exhibition, engaging with audio visual materials

Artist having a conversation with the festival art director

✨ Day 3 of DELVE at Carlow Arts Festival with Aidan Ring and Esmeraldo Tavares!

We went, we saw, we watched, we listened.
We learnt, we connected – with art, with artists, with festival makers.And most of all, we left inspired.

The next DELVE call-out is coming soon – stay tuned!

We’re here to see, listen, learn, and connect — with art, artists, and each other.

Learn more about our DELVE artists isacs.ie/isacs/meet-t...

Highlights of the day include:
Cikada Circus spellbinding Symbiont – a must-see blend of magic realism, as well as the vibrant Carnival of Joy, and the thought-provoking Simple machines by Ugo Dehaes.

Group photo of happy people

Circus artists performing Hand stand

Two people looking at a dancing robot duo

Two people posing for a photo

✨ Day 2 at Carlow Arts Festival with our DELVE artists Esmerarldo Tavares and Aidan Ring.

We’re connecting with community, and being inspired by unforgettable performances.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their skills, or simply kicked back with a picnic and soaked in the circus vibes. You made it unforgettable

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

✨#CruinniúnanÓg Circus Explored in Derry #SharedIsland #CreativeIreland #UnleashYourCreatoveSpark

Today’s Circus Picnic in Derry for Cruinniú na nÓg was packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit — from youth-led workshops and pop-up performances!

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

✨#CruinniúnanÓg Circus Explored in Galway #SharedIsland #unleashyourcreativespark

FUNtastic day in Galway. The young circus explorers practised juggling, balancing and more at Galway Community Circus' drop-in circus skills workshops

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

✨#CruinniúnanÓg Circus Explored in Cloughjordan #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark

Another joyful day of circus, stories, and creativity with Cloughjordan Circus Club as part of Cruinniú na nÓg!

A big thank you to everyone who came out, got involved, and made the day so special.

Until next time — keep the joy alive and the circus spirit flying until our upcoming Circus Explored's #SharedIsland Youth Exchange coming to Belfast soon!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined Circus Explored as part of Cruinniú na nÓg. Whether it was your first time trying circus or your hundredth, your presence was vital!

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

Young people practising circus

✨#cruinniúnanóg Circus Explored in Belfast #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark CreativeIrl

Wonderful day of circus fun with Circusful! The Crescent Arts Centre today was bursting with creativity, and connection.

#circusexplored is supported by the Creative Ireland Programme in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and under the government’s #SharedIsland Initiative in the Department of the Taoiseach.

Thank you to everyone who came out to juggle, play, picnic, and cheer with Circus Explored. Your joy brought the magic of circus to life and made it a day to remember.