About

Since 2019, the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center (CCIAC), a 501(c) 3 non-profit, has delighted thousands of Troy, NY residents with its introduction to the art form of contemporary circus. The CCIAC has held acclaimed performances throughout the city of Troy, NY including in Prospect Park, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, and several residential homes. In 2021, CCIAC brought international focus to the city with the launch of the International Circus Awards, an Academy Awards equivalent for the circus industry, which was filmed in the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

The vision of the CCIAC is to become a pillar for arts education and engagement within the community, and to transform Troy, NY into a US hub for contemporary circus by producing and presenting quality performances locally, nationally, and internationally.

CCIAC is committed to uplifting artists and community members who are structurally and socially underserved or minimized. We are committed to accessibility both in the places we choose to work, the people we choose to work with, and the culture we create. We are consistently re-examining our programs, offerings, structure, language and mission to ensure it is inclusive and welcoming to all.