CIRCOSTRADA NETWORK European Hub for circus and outdoor arts

Until today, Circostrada Network has prioritised formal and informal networking, peer learning between members, advocacy for the recognition of the sector etc. It remains crucial to work on dissemination of quality information to all professionals who contribute to the growth of circus and outdoor arts activities.However the new challenges of today require creativity with purpose : to improve the prospectives, to transform the practices, to nurture inspiration from new models for sustainable development and competitiveness based on cooperation. The 3-years project has the following objectives: – Adaptation to a changing world by helping cultural players to develop innovative solutions- Adaptation to global economy and strengthening the competitiveness by learning from the business world- Develop long term economic models to sustain interculturalism, cultural and artistic diversity- Develop the access to culture for all and promote innovative audience development projects- Reinforce professional integration – Develop international cooperationAll actions developed rely on thematic working groups : audience development, innovation, trans-territories, crossbreed skills, advocacy, observation. These topics will be deployed on a long timescale by the implementation of cross-cutting module of actions : studies activities, international cooperation activities, gathering and structuring activities, transversal activities, creative workshops and seminars, advocacy activities, tools and productions.The activites detailed in the application are:CS HUBBLE, The CS audience Databank, #Europe@WORLD, #WORLD@Europe, CS General Meetings, CS focus meetings, Off the record sessions, CS Summer University, General Secretariat meeting, The CSLab, Fresh circus, Fresh Street, Audience workshops, R&D workshops, Training Seminars, ECOC, Public policy makers, Collaborative Website, Digital tools, Digital publications