Nonprofit
Circus Forge
A nonprofit working to make intermediate and advanced circus arts easier to reach in Philadelphia. It has hosted community flow arts jams and offers memberships, and flying trapeze classes are taught by a partner business.
- Low cost
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What they do
Come to a community flow arts jam when one is announced, follow the mailing list or Discord for news, or apply for a membership at $10 a month. Flying trapeze classes are booked directly with Wahoo Trapeze, a separate company that offers classes at the group's East Johnson Street space.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
The site mentions a weekly Circus Jam, but no day or time is listed.
Circus Forge space
- Address
- 700 East Johnson St
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Join the mailing list at circusforge.org to hear about the next public jam, then attend one before you apply for membership..
What to expect
Public jams are evening sessions, and one listing ran from 6:30 to 11 pm. The join page says no high level of skill is required and that the group is looking for artists who want to build community. Membership starts with an application form on the site, and dues are $10 a month.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the events page or the mailing list for the next jam, since the site currently lists no upcoming events.
- Past jams asked people to RSVP so the group could estimate attendance, so RSVP if a listing asks.
- Membership starts with the Apply Now form on the join page.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Public jams are open to visitors, but none is listed as upcoming, and membership needs an application and monthly dues before you see the full group..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. Membership is $10 a month, which the group says covers upkeep of its outdoor space. Flying trapeze classes are booked directly with Wahoo Trapeze.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: circusforge.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@circusforge.org Source: circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Alexander McCraw Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram, discord.gg Source: circusforge.org; Source: circusforge.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- August 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Audience, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
- circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, What they do
- circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Sign of life url, First visit tips
- circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Location
- circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Contacts, What they do
- wp.circusforge.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step, What they do, First visit tips
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