Following on from, and building on, an earlier snapshot survey this 2002 Arts Council England document formulates a strategy for supporting the development of England's nascent circus sector. The report gives an overview of circus' status within the funding system before 2002, and makes a number of key recommendations to improve access in the future by improving knowledge/expertise within ACE itself.
Contents
The strategy for circus
Background
The importance of circus
Key issues
Key recommendations
The context
Definition of circus
Funding history
Relationship between the funding system and the circus sector
The state of circus as an artform
Recommendations
Priorities for the Arts Council of England
List of people consulted
Bibliography
Useful websites