After much thought and care, we have made the decision to dissolve the Boise Circus Guild.
This organization was built out of a shared belief that circus can bring people together—across disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences—and that it has a meaningful place in the cultural life of Boise. Over the years, the Guild has been a space for collaboration, experimentation, and connection. We are deeply grateful to the artists, students, audiences, and supporters who helped shape that vision and gave it life.
Dissolving the Guild is not a reflection of a lack of value in this work, but rather a recognition of shifting capacities, resources, and needs within our community. Nonprofit structures require sustained administrative labor and support, and at this time, we are no longer in a position to maintain that framework responsibly.
We hope that the relationships, skills, and momentum cultivated through the Boise Circus Guild will continue to ripple outward. Circus in Boise does not end here—it changes form. We encourage you to keep seeking out local artists, supporting independent projects, and creating spaces for this work to evolve.
Thank you for being part of this chapter.
— Boise Circus Guild
The Three Branches of our Mission Are:
Supporting Local Artists
We believe that a robust circus scene in any community is not possible without the support of the artists that make up that community. By providing resources for support for training, professional opportunities, and acknowledging the voice of each artist we can create a vibrant network of amateurs and professionals that can push the boundaries of what circus can become in Idaho.
Facilitating Education
Striving to support training spaces and workshops for circus artists of all skills levels and ages we invest in the future of circus in Idaho. Whether that is bringing in new ideas through workshops from nationally acclaimed teachers, or giving beginner hands on activities at community led events, we believe circus is for every age and ability. Let us know if you would like to try circus yourself!
High Quality Performance
By providing professional and high quality performance opportunities to circus artists in Idaho we are not only helping to create a thriving performance arts scene supported by living wages, but we are bringing the delight of circus to those who want see the joy and wonder of circus. Where through our in-house productions, community sponsored events, or private parties - we think of joy as our confetti at all our performances.
Radically spreading joy at every opportunity
Boise Circus Guild is a non-profit 501(3)c organization based in Boise, ID founded in October of 2018. We are committed to supporting circus and it's artists in Idaho and growing the circus community. We produce shows and perform at events around Idaho as well as provide educational support in circus!
