American Circus Educators Magazine Spring 2017 (Issue 1, Vol 9) | Page 4

ABOUT Founded in 2014, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) is a branch of the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO), a non-profit organization that supports the diversity of circus educators by organizing festivals & conferences, advocating for circus education, generating and sharing resources and information, and setting guidelines for safety in circus education and practice. For information about events, membership, or to get involved, visit americancircuseducators.org STAFF F ROM Dear Community, Amy Cohen, Executive Director Sam Boyles, Account Manager Claire Dehm, Program Manager Kim Campbell, Editor Lisa Godin, Asst. Editor Lucy Little, Graphic Design BOARD TH E This year, we’re thrilled to announce that our magazine is going digital! We believe that now more than ever, we need to function with an abundant mindset. With that in mind, we are making our magazine free for everyone, and accessible all around the world. We’re also including advertisers in our publication, something that supports our ability to serve our mission, and provides resources to you, our readers, in the form of access to new products, discount codes, and opportunities. Our team has grown, and with it the content and design of our publication —and we’re just getting started. Soon our publication will include media, interactive features, and additional resources that you will have at your fingertips. You’re able to read it online, download a PDF, and don’t worry - if you love the feeling of a real magazine, you’ll still be able to order a hard copy. Membership has always supported the publication of the magazine and will continue to do so. Therefore, we hope you will not only continue to support us, but encourage anyone you share it with digitally to join us as a member too. The more members we have, the more capacity we have to bring resources to the community. It is an honor to grow with you. With excitement, Kim, Lucy, and Amy 4 Jesse AlFord, President Jenn Cohen, Vice President Maribeth Joy Adam Woolley Jen Agans Tara Jacob Shana Kennedy Carlo Pellegrini SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions to ACE Magazine are now free. Please visit americancircuseducators.org to become subscribe or become a member ADVERTISEMENTS Members of the circus community are welcome to advertise in the ACE Magazine. Email [email protected] for information SUBMISSIONS We invite any reader with a circus-related story, opinion , review , poem , quote , or artwork to submit inquires to editor@ americancircuseducators.org KEEP IN TOUCH T: 914.441.8834 E: [email protected] W: americancircuseducators.org Twitter: @ILoveAYCO Facebook: americanyouthcircusorganization Instagram: @americanyouthcircus PHOTOS All photos are by Jenna Lowery unless otherwise noted 5