{"id":8477,"date":"2024-05-15T17:09:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T15:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/community\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:42:07","slug":"community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/community\/","title":{"rendered":"Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"\" class=\"sectionblock \" >\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-img-fluid\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zirkus_chnopf_mosaik_2023_annik-vanal-128-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zirkus_chnopf_mosaik_2023_annik-vanal-128-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zirkus_chnopf_mosaik_2023_annik-vanal-128-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zirkus_chnopf_mosaik_2023_annik-vanal-128-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zirkus_chnopf_mosaik_2023_annik-vanal-128-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zirkus_chnopf_mosaik_2023_annik-vanal-128-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zirkus_chnopf_mosaik_2023_annik-vanal-128.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowledge, exchange, network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With its diverse range of offerings for professional circus artists, the Zirkusquartier is also committed to strengthening the network and exchange among professionals and to sharing knowledge. <br\/>To this end, the Zirkusquartier publishes a newsletter exclusively for professionals and organizes the <em>Circ-Exchange<\/em> and <em>Production-Caf\u00e9 events .<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"sectionblock  inverted-color\" >\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circ-Exchange<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Circ-Exchange is a networking event featuring workshops and discussions for circus professionals. The goal is to create a space where artists from all over Switzerland can exchange ideas and get to know one another\u2014a place where they can move together, share experiences, and explore important questions: What are the needs of the scene? How can the contemporary circus community in Switzerland be strengthened? How can collaboration among circus professionals be further encouraged?    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three Circ-Exchanges take place every year, each on a specific topic with input from an expert followed by a discussion. If you would like to suggest a topic for Circ-Exchange, please contact <a href=\"mailto:circ-exchange@zirkusquartier.ch\">us here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming dates for Circ-Exchange:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/events\/circ-exchange-3-2\/?vorstellung=26495\">September 6: Gender in Contemporary Circus with House of Hermess<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/events\/circ-exchange-zirkusquartier-2027\/?vorstellung=27193\">December 4: Zirkusquartier 2027<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"sectionblock \" >\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Sharing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practice Sharing for Professional Circus and Physical Theater Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of Circ-Exchange we want to create a space to share and learn from each other. Do you have a practice you&#8217;d like to share? Do you want to try out a new workshop format, present research material or a work-in-progress and maybe get some feedback from your peers? Join to share your ideas or come by as a participant and audience member \u2013 or both!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea is to create an intimate space where physical practices are exchanged, where we experiment together and profit from each other&#8217;s knowledge and experience. The space is specifically for trying things out and sharing without pressure. Luisa and Caro will hold the space and be there to coordinate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to share something, send a message to <a href=\"mailto:circ-exchange@zirkusquartier.ch\">circ-exchange@zirkusquartier.ch<\/a>, letting us know which date you&#8217;d like to share and how much time you&#8217;ll need. The practice sharing takes place in the training space without technical support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dates: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18. August 10:00 &#8211; 12:00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. September 10:00 &#8211; 12:00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17. November 10:00 &#8211; 12:00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. December 10:00 &#8211; 12:00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to participate in the workshop formats or be an audience member, just come by and spread the word!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment: 5 CHF (twint or cash like profi training) <br\/>This amount covers the costs for space and heating of ZQ <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:circ-exchange@zirkusquartier.ch\">Register your contribution<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"sectionblock  inverted-color\" >\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circ-Exchange Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first Circ-Exchange Week took place in 2024. During Circ-Exchange Week, circus professionals spend a week at the Zirkusquartier exchanging ideas, networking, and working hands-on on their projects. The week is hosted by Luisa Schmitz and Caro Wuttke, with daily workshops led by experts. The week is open to circus artists at the beginning of their careers to help them get started in professional practice.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Circ-Exchange Week will take place from October 26 to November 01, 2026. <\/strong> <strong>The application form will open in September and all information will be published here. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"sectionblock \" >\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Productions-Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to get your own production off the ground? We\u2019ll help you put together your proposal and answer questions about production, scheduling, funding, and more. You\u2019ll also find more detailed information here about residencies, rehearsal spaces, and performance opportunities at the Zirkusquartier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Production Caf\u00e9 is a collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artfaq.ch\/\">artFAQ<\/a>, the production platform for dance, theater and performance in the Zurich region. artFAQ offers free advice for companies and Artists.  You can find the entire offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artfaq.ch\/angebot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"sectionblock  inverted-color\" >\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional newsletter  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our professional newsletter we inform you about important workshops, events, meetings and current circus activities throughout Switzerland (maximum once a month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/profi-newsletter\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px\"><strong>Profi-newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Profi-chat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For discussions and last-minute updates within the professional community related to the Zirkusquartier, there is a group chat on the messaging app <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signal.org\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Signal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.us19.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=96e2fac96af30c80a8648af8e&amp;id=99b2631d88\" style=\"border-radius:100px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>  Professional chat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"sectionblock \" >\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information and organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you\u2019ll find a collection of associations, organizations, and production opportunities where you can learn more and\/or get involved. We strive to make as much information as possible available here and thereby strengthen the network within the circus community. Do you have anything to add to this list? If so, please write to us <a href=\"mailto:anna.egli@zirkusquartier.ch\">here.<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zirkusundstrassenkuenste.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Swiss Circus and Street Art Directory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Associations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/procirque.ch\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Cirque (Switzerland)<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Association for Circus Arts in Switzerland \u2013 Cultural Policy, Directory of Circus &amp; Street Arts, Newsletter, Nuit du Cirque Switzerland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/larue.ch\/de\/die-fars-was-ist-das\/die-fars-was-ist-das\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FARS (Switzerland)<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Association for Street Art in Switzerland \u2013 Cultural Policy, Directory of Circus &amp; Street Art <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpunkt.ch\"><strong>t.point<\/strong> <strong>(Switzerland<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpunkt.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">)<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Association for Swiss theater professionals &#8211; cultural policy, salary calculator, information on social insurance and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bundesverband-zeitgenoessischer-zirkus.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BUZZ (Germany)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal Association for Contemporary Circus in Germany &#8211; Cultural Policy, Pitching Sessions, Links &amp; Resources <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artfaq.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">artFAQ Zurich<\/a><br\/><\/strong>Consulting, courses, events and co-working for production<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulturhub.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>KulturHub Basel<\/strong><\/a><br\/>Advice and events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kulturbuero.ch\/be\/kompass\">Bern Compass Cultural Office<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Free advice for cultural practitioners in all fields<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaoc.ch\/de\/article\/das-bieler-kulturbureau\/\">Kulturbureau Biel<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Advice, networking and workshops  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grutli.ch\/professionnelles\/bureau-des-compagnies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau des Compagnies Geneva<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Advice on production  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.m2act.ch\/toolbox\/produktionsdock-leitfaden-produzieren-in-der-freien-szene-der-schweiz\/\">ProductionDOCK<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Production guide, M2Act<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social security &amp; justice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artandcare.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Art &amp; Care<\/strong><\/a><br\/>Network of artists on the topic of care in art &#8211; events and networking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sein-oder-nichtsein.ch\/\">To be or not to be<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Advice on social insurance and pensions for cultural professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fairspec.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fairspec<\/strong><\/a><br\/>Initiative to establish ethical guidelines and working methods in the independent scene &#8211; events, workshops, networking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motheringintheperformingarts.wordpress.com\/with-care-toolkit\/\">WITH CARE. Toolkit <\/a><\/strong><br\/>Booklet with instructions and suggestions for transforming production methods, funding structures and performance venues to break down barriers for people with care responsibilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artists-take-action.ch\/de\">Artists Take Action<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Guide to social security for cultural professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reboot-transmissions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reboot: Cirque &amp; Transmission<\/a><\/strong><br\/>A research and reflection project on power dynamics, violence, and stereotypes in the circus: thematic reflections, practical tools, and useful resources in words and images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feminist initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/femaleact.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Female Act<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Initiative for Equality and Diversity in the Performing Arts &#8211; Statistics, Networking, Care Work Calculator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lescreatives.ch\/le-carnet-rose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Carnet Rose<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Booklet on Equality in the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reseaufeministecircassiennes.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Circassian Feminist Network<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Feminist Network for Circus Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feministischercircus.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Feminist Circus Initiative (Germany)<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Feminist Network for Circus Professionals in Germany<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8477","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8477"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27343,"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8477\/revisions\/27343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}