JumpStart Residency 2023/2024

In 2024, the ISACS Network was delighted to complete the second edition of the JumpStart Residency. This is one of four flagship artform residency programmes which ISACS have been involved in developing: JumpStart, LIFT, Áras Éanna and NEST.
This multi-annual, artist development platform is presented in partnership with Earagail Arts Festival, Cairde Sligo Arts Festival, and Fidget Feet Irish Aerial Dance Festival, and is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.
JumpStart offers an artistic and sectoral mentoring programme for emerging aerial dance and circus artists via an open call.
In 2023, we were delighted to announce that the Jumpstart Artist for 2023 and 2024 was Ashton. Enjoy this video and hear from them about their experience.