Dublin Circus Project

Dublin Circus Project (DCP) was founded in 2009 by a grassroots collective of circus artists who endeavoured to build an organisation to share, practice and develop the artform in Ireland. DCP is now a key resource organisation for Circus in Ireland, based in The Orchard Community Centre. We are funded by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council, and are a member of the Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS); Circus Works; The Wheel; and Caravan International Youth and Social Circus Network.

Our Vision is to Dream Big, Achieve Excellence, and Live Circus.

Our Mission:

Develop artists by providing a training space, as well as training, development and residency opportunities.
Train youth and create opportunities for the new generation of Circus artists.
Enact social change by fostering life skills through the experience of circus.
Enable our wider community to express itself through the arts.
Deliver high quality Circus performances.
Create working opportunities for associated artists.
Advocate for the circus arts by collaborating with all relevant groups, organisations, agencies and institutions.

Our Core Values:

To strive for artistic excellence and creativity.
To be fully equitable and inclusive of all regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, religion, or abilities.
To use the Circus Arts as a vehicle for social development and change.
To respond proactively to the needs of our community and members.
To promote mental and physical well-being through Circus.
To operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.
To always reach out, connect and strive to build meaningful and long lasting relationships.