Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Performing Arts

Mission: Wise Fool New Mexico ignites the imagination, builds community, and promotes social justice through performances and hands-on experiences in the arts of circus, puppetry, and theatre.

Target demographics: youth, at-risk youth, teens, LGBTQ+ community, and women

Direct beneficiaries per year: 2,000 youth and 20,000 community members

Geographic areas served: Santa Fe and surrounding communities in Northern New Mexico

Programs: Wise Fool New Mexico introduces youth to Circus Arts and Puppetry in schools through our well-rounded programs offered at 10+ public schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition, our flagship program BUST! fosters openness & acceptance of diversity by prioritizing self-identity as women, trans, or gender non-conforming & by making space for all body abilities.