Save the Circus
Wise Fool is having to move out of our current building space by January 31, 2025. We have not secured a new studio to move into.
Wise Fool has been a beloved part of the community for many years, offering youth programs, performances, and social change through circus arts. But right now, we’re facing an urgent challenge. As a nonprofit organization, we depend on the generosity of our community. We want to ensure that Wise Fool can continue offering programming for youth & adults, even after being displaced from our studio. These programs are vital for the youth we serve, especially for those from underserved communities.
Our new focus is to collaborate with partner organizations so that we can continue offering our reward-winning circus programs throughout Santa Fe.
That’s where we need your help. We’re asking our community members to join us in making a donation today. We’re not just fighting to raise enough funds to secure a new studio to call home, but seeking innovative ways we can collaborate with our neighbors. For example, a donation of $50 could help fund our afterschool programs, keeping circus arts accessible to kids even during this tough transition. A gift of $100 helps us secure critical operational costs, allowing us to continue offering free programs for low-income families.
Your support will help us provide scholarships for youth, fund essential equipment, and keep our instructors teaching and inspiring. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a tangible difference in our ability to continue serving our community. You can help keep circus alive in Santa Fe!
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Campaign Goals
We’re collaborating with partner organizations to continue running our youth programming during this transition out of our studio. Your support is crucial to these efforts!
Partner Organizations & Building Leads
We are seeking partner organizations to collaborate with so we can continue offering our youth programs. We are also searching for a potential new home – particularly warehouse spaces with 20′ or higher ceilings.
If you have leads for either of these options, please contact alishiya@wisefoolnm.org
Donate
Every dollar counts. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to help us reach our goal.
Spread the Word
Share our story with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people who know, the more support we can rally!
Get Involved
There are so many ways to help! Volunteer your time, or join our fundraising committee.
Attend Our Events
We’re planning a series of fundraising events that will run monthly through the end of the year. These events are essential for raising the funds needed to cover our transition costs, and we hope you'll join us in making them a success.
A Call to Action
If 500 of our community members can make a one-time contribution of $20 this month, we will be on track to sustain our programs. If you can double that contribution or commit to donating monthly, you will help us stay ahead of our goals and make plans for our future.
Your contribution, no matter the amount, will directly support our efforts to provide scholarships, pay artists their worth, and plan for an abundant future for the arts in Santa Fe. You can also support our work by following Wise Fool on Instagram and sharing our programs with your network.
Thank you for standing with us during this critical time. Together, we can overcome this challenge and keep the magic of the circus alive in our community.