Our Mission
Through the art of the theatrical clown and the one-ring circus, My Nose Turns Red cultivates a supportive environment that inspires youth to challenge themselves, develop essential life skills and engage audiences.
Classes
Learn incredible circus skills for all levels. Classes are challenging and highly engaging!
Performances
Experience three major performances every year ranging from amazing camp shows to ambitious extravaganzas!
Support Us
Because of donors, we can provide scholarships, host guest coaches, showcase our students across the country and more!
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Jesters of the Clown Table
Jesters of the Clown Table My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus’ annual Youth Circus Extravaganza, Jesters of the Clown Table, will be held April 22 at 2 pm and April

Summer Circus Camps with My Nose Turns Red
Join the Adventure! Run away and join the circus without leaving home. Learn how to juggle, balance on the rolling globe, and learn the basics of creating a clown character.

Spring Break Circus Camp
Want more time learning how to unicycle? Spring Break Circus Camps will allow your children to experience and learn basic circus skills and improve their skills. Our ongoing students or
Our Story
My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus (MNTR) provides a non-competitive, safe environment for students of all ages to be courageous, to set personal goals, to persevere, to work together, to be inspired, and to have fun. MNTR serves over 450 students per year through after-school programs, year-round classes at the Evendale Cultural Arts Center, and summer camps. Through funding from ArtsWave, the National Endowment for the Arts, SC Ministry Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, MNTR is able to provide free after-school circus classes and summer camps to underserved youth.