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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Paid Internship
My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus is searching for a paid arts intern interested in a career in the performing arts. Requires a willingness to learn, the ability to work
Pixels, Prisms, and Pies: A Pigment of Your Imagination
Pixels, Prisms, and Pies: A Pigment of Your Imagination Unity is a critical component of a definition of circus. Everything and everyone has a place in this ring. We are
Circus Class Registration is Open
Circus Class Registration is Open! Registration for gym (German) wheel classes, Parent & Child In-person Beginning Circus Classes and online after-school circus class 12-weeks of classes at the Evendale Cultural
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.