Nov. 7, 2018 (St. Louis, MO) – The Missouri Arts Council and the State of Missouri have named Circus Harmony the recipient of the Missouri Arts Award for Arts Education! Circus Harmony is Missouri’s only social circus organization and also the state’s only complete circus school. They are internationally renowned for helping children defy gravity and other limitations. This is especially appropriate because the Missouri Arts Awards are meant to honor the state’s arts heroes and Circus Harmony’s students literally fly through the air like superheroes!
Since 1983, the Missouri Arts Council and the State of Missouri have been honoring the people who make the arts happen. The annual Missouri Arts Awards celebrate people, organizations, and communities that have made profound and lasting contributions to the cultural and artistic climate of the state. Honorees are selected by an independent panel in six categories: Arts Education, Arts Organization, Creative Community, Individual Artist, Leadership in the Arts, and Philanthropy. This year’s honorees are:
- Circus Harmony: Arts Education
- Kansas City Symphony: Arts Organization
- Hannibal, MO: Creative Community
- Steve Snyder: Individual Artist
- Cecilia Nadal: Leadership in the Arts
- Alison and John Ferring: Philanthropy
The actual awards ceremony will be held in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building in Jefferson City on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm. It coincides with other activities that are sponsored that day by Missouri Citizens for the Arts’ Annual Citizens Day at the State Legislature. Do not be surprised if Circus Harmony’s Artistic/Executive Director, Jessica Hentoff, attends the awards wearing a sparkling cape!
OUR MISSION
Circus Harmony teaches the art of life through circus education. We work to build character and expand community for youth of all ages, cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Through the teaching and performing of circus arts, we help people defy gravity, soar with confidence, and leap over social barriers, all at the same time.
OUR PARTNERS
We are very grateful for the support of the City Museum, National Endowment for the Arts, PNC Arts Alive, Regional Arts Commission, Cirque du Monde by Cirque Soleil, Missouri Arts Council, Dana Brown Charitable Trust, LLH/LHM Foundation, Saigh Foundation of St. Louis, Trio Foundation of St. Louis, Boeing Employee Community Fund, Wells Fargo Advisers, Edward Jones, Cardinals Care, Greater St. Louis Community Foundation, DCA Family Foundation, REA Charitable Foundation, Kranzberg Family Foundation, Macy’s Foundation, Moneta Charitable Foundation, Bommarito Automotive Group, Big Shark Bicycle Works, Goudurix, American Youth Circus Organization, Brentwood Minuteman Press, Stahl & Ponder, Circus Fans of America, Circus4Youth and people like you!
Thank you for supporting your local flying children.