Social Circus Conference 2025
October 10-13, 2025 Chicago, IL
SAVE THE DATE
CircEsteem (Chicago), with a network of Social Circus organizations, are hosting the 2025 Social Circus Conference October 10 - 13 in Chicago, IL. The conference aims to provide a meaningful space for learning, sharing, and inspiring for educators, program managers, directors, and others interested in social circus programs and applications.
Are you interested in attending the 2025 Social Circus Conference? Help us plan completing this short two question interest survey:
(approx 1 min to complete)
VISION
The Social Circus Conference 2025 is designed to uplift, celebrate, and strengthen the unique work of Social Circus practitioners and organizations. Our vision is to create a vibrant, inclusive space for learning, connection, and inspiration.
Through workshops and presentations rooted in Social Circus practice, the conference will explore the following key areas:
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Strengthening Organizations
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Enhancing Programming
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Student and Community Engagement
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Skill Building
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Field Building & Advocacy
This gathering is geared toward teaching artists, educators, program managers, coordinators, administrators, and leaders in the Social Circus community. We encourage participation from individuals who are currently involved in, practicing, or aspiring to practice Social Circus. This recommendation is offered not to limit who can attend, but to ensure that all participants gain the most from the experience and that the content remains relevant and impactful for those deeply engaged in this work.
Together, we aim to build a stronger, more connected field — one that continues to use circus arts as a powerful tool for social change.
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
The conference committee invites proposals for workshops and presentations that are relevant to experienced and emerging social circus teaching artists, educators, program managers, coordinators, and administrators. We welcome proposals with a broad range of topics from presenters with experience within and outside social circus fields in one or more of the following areas:
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Strengthening Organizations;
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Strengthening Programming;
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Student and Community Engagement;
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Skill Building;
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Field Building & Advocacy.
Presenters will receive a $250 stipend. Proposals may be submitted via google form, completing the application form, or by video submission.
Click here to access the application documents and information.
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