THE HEART OF SARASOTA CIRCUS
ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, AND MORE!
Where wonder takes center stage in Sarasota.
The Circus Arts Conservatory stands as Sarasota’s premier destination for spectacular performances, world-class circus training, and unforgettable circus experiences. Our organization has been the cornerstone of Sarasota circus culture, nurturing young talent through our legendary Sailor Circus Academy for over 76 years, while presenting breathtaking performances that have made Sarasota synonymous with circus excellence worldwide. The Circus Arts Conservatory defies gravity, sparks imagination, and shapes the future through unforgettable performances, elite youth training, and transformative education.
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🎪💙 AND THAT`S A WRAP!
The #GivingChallenge2026 is officially over and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. THANK YOU to every single person who gave, shared, and cheered us on today. You showed up for our kids in the biggest way! 🙌✨
Because of YOU, today was more than a fundraiser. It was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community believes in its children and stands together for something greater than itself.
Your gift will be felt in every rehearsal, every breakthrough moment, and every time a student discovers something extraordinary in themselves.
You did not just donate. You invested in:
💪 Confidence
🦁 Courage
🎯 Discipline
✨ Creativity
💙 Belonging
Our students will carry your impact with them for years to come and we could not be more grateful.
From our students, staff, volunteers, and families — from the bottom of our hearts — thank you for truly #BeingTheOne. 💙🎪
The 2026 Giving Challenge was presented by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation and CAC donor Cynthia McCague.
#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2026 #GiveCircusArts #CACYouthPrograms
🚨🎪 15 MINUTES LEFT — THIS IS IT! 🚨
Every dollar up to $100 is STILL being DOUBLED but only for the next 15 minutes. After noon, the match is DONE!
💥 $25 becomes $50
💥 $50 becomes $100
💥 $100 becomes $200
#BeTheOne for a child`s future. GIVE NOW:
👉 givingchallenge.org/organizations/circus-arts-conservatory-inc
#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2026 #GiveCircusArts #CACYouthPrograms
🚨🎪 ONE HOUR LEFT! 🚨
This is it, Sarasota! The #GivingChallenge2026 closes at NOON and every gift is STILL being DOUBLED! Don`t let this moment slip away! 🔥⏰
#BeTheOne to make a difference in the life of a child. Your gift unleashes the extraordinary power of circus arts to educate, enrich, and inspire future generations right here in our community.
💥 $25 becomes $50
💥 $50 becomes $100
💥 $100 becomes $200
ONE HOUR. THAT`S IT. GIVE NOW!
👉 givingchallenge.org/organizations/circus-arts-conservatory-inc
Share this right now and help us finish strong! 💙🎪
The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by @cfsarasota, with giving strengthened by @thepattersonfdn.
#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2026 #GiveCircusArts #CACYouthPrograms
🚨🎪 THE FINAL STRETCH IS HERE!
The #GivingChallenge2026 closes at NOON TODAY and we are not done yet! Every dollar up to $100 is still being DOUBLED thanks to @thepattersonfoundation and we need you to push us over the finish line! 🔥⏰
This is your last chance to #BeTheOne who changes a child`s future through the Circus Arts Conservatory. These kids are counting on us!
💥 $25 becomes $50
💥 $50 becomes $100
💥 $100 becomes $200
NOON IS THE CUTOFF. GIVE NOW!
👉 givingchallenge.org/organizations/circus-arts-conservatory-inc
Share this. Tag someone. Send it to every person you know who believes in kids. We are so close! 💙🎪
#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2026 #GiveCircusArts #cacyouthprograms @cfsarasota
☀️🎪 Good morning, Sarasota! Today is the LAST DAY!
The #GivingChallenge2026 ends at NOON TODAY and every gift is still being DOUBLED thanks to @thepattersonfdn for just a few more hours. If you have been waiting, now is the moment. ⏰🔥
At the heart of your support are kids discovering what they are truly capable of, sometimes for the very first time. Kids who are building confidence, finding belonging, and learning to show up for themselves and for each other. That carries far beyond the circus.
💥 $25 becomes $50
💥 $50 becomes $100
💥 $100 becomes $200
When the clock hits noon, this opportunity is gone for good.
Don`t let the window close. Give now, then share this post and tag someone who believes in the power of kids! 💙
👉 Donate before noon:
🔗 givingchallenge.org/organizations/circus-arts-conservatory-inc
#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2026 #GiveCircusArts #CACYouthPrograms
@cfsarasota
🌙🎪 The day is winding down but the giving is NOT!
Tonight is your chance to be part of something special. Hundreds of kids across Sarasota count on the Circus Arts Conservatory to give them a place to grow, belong, and discover what they are made of.
Every flip. Every catch. Every breakthrough moment. Your gift makes it possible.
💙 And every dollar up to $100 is still being matched by @thepattersonfoundation tonight!
@cfsarasota
👉 Donate before noon tomorrow:
🔗 givingchallenge.org/organizations/circus-arts-conservatory-inc
Don`t go to bed without making your gift count! 🌙
#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2026 #GiveCircusArts #CACYouthPrograms
🍽️🎪 It`s dinnertime, Sarasota!
While you`re gathered around the table tonight, here`s a little food for thought. The Circus Arts Conservatory goes way beyond the Big Top. We use the circus arts to teach kids the skills that last a lifetime:
🤝 Teamwork and hard work
💡 Problem solving and creative thinking
🎯 Discipline and risk taking
🌟 The incomparable feeling of achieving what once seemed impossible
That feeling of SUCCESS? That is what your gift makes possible.
So go ahead and enjoy your dinner. But save room for dessert! 🍰 Make your #GivingChallenge2026 donation before you call it a night and help our kids soar!
Thanks to @thepattersonfdn, every gift up to $100 is still being matched tonight!
@cfsarasota
👉 Donate now:
🔗 givingchallenge.org/organizations/circus-arts-conservatory-inc
#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2026 #GiveCircusArts #CACYouthPrograms
🎪💙 Don`t miss your chance at the TRIPLE match!
The Giving Challenge is in full swing and the energy is amazing, but we only have a few thousand dollars left in our triple match opportunity! This is too good to pass up! ⏰🔥
Thanks to the generosity of @thepattersonfdn and CAC donor Cynthia McCague, every dollar you give RIGHT NOW is being tripled. That means your gift goes further than you might think:
💥 $25 becomes $75
💥 $50 becomes $150
💥 $100 becomes $300
@cfsarasota
These gifts fuel programs where kids learn to flip, fly, and soar while building confidence, courage, and belief in themselves.
👉 Give now:
🔗 givingchallenge.org/organizations/circus-arts-conservatory-inc
Share this post and help us spread the word! Every share could bring us one gift closer to maxing out this match. 💙
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