The Creative Circus
#79 in USA
#37 in Atlanta
Design
- 812 Lambert Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324
Company Description
The Creative Circus mission is to graduate the best-prepared, most avidly sought-after creatives in the marketing communications industry. With all due respect to your Magna cum something status, the fact is, it won’t get you hired in the top creative departments. Portfolios do. Really good ones. Sure, there’s always an exception. That kid whose father knows someone. The talented freak of nature. But for everyone else, The Creative Circus is a great portfolio school to start and an even better place to finish. Because when you do, you’ll be well prepared to get hired at the best agencies in the world, and more importantly excel there.
Review & Rating
The Circus has changed my life. It’s an amazing program that has made me more confidant not only as a creative but as a person as well. Dan Balser and Paul Korel are amazing mentors who will teach you how to concept, create, and sell great ads. I encourage anyone seeking a career in a creative field to attend this magnificent, yet quirky school.
I was terrified of leaving my career in order to pursue something that I was actually interested in... until I found the Circus. This school has been everything I was looking for—and more. The staff are welcoming and kind, and the instructors are endlessly supportive. Everyone here wants everyone to succeed, and I think that’s a big part of what make the Creative Circus so special.
This school has shown me that I belong. And if that wasn’t enough, they have given me AND my dog a place to feel safe and supported. We are a team that is a strong force in this industry. The Creative Circus is the ultimate tool needed to get where you want in this industry. You leave here with a book worth thousands, memories and a massive family.
The Circus has given me a foothold on my dream of becoming an employable Creative. I have worked the hardest I’ve ever worked at anything here. Nothing is handed to you here, you’re going to have to work hard for it but if you put in the hours and stay focused, you will find great opportunity. I cannot say enough about the staff and their willingness to help and encourage their students along. This place is like family.
I've always appreciated that the Circus has judged me on my work and not my freakish good looks. But seriously, if you want to be one of the best in the industry and welcomed into a global family of some of the most interesting and caring people you'll ever meet, come to the Circus.
The Circus is an amazing school - totally changed my life. I was taking jobs that were never going to go anywhere just to get by When I made the decision to go to the Circus I was introduced to a whole world of friends, creatives, job ladders, and a whole new outlook on my career and life itself. I get to be the creative I always was inside and do it really well because of their rigorous program. Not for the faint of heart, and worth every second and penny.
I'm so thankful I decided to go to the Circus. I was a little hesitant at first, feeling as though I could do it on my own (boy was I wrong), but in the past year alone I've already seen a tremendous growth in my work and in my ability to think. The people here are so friendly and collaborative. Being surrounded by so many intelligent and creative people push me to create work that I'm proud of. Very thankful for all that the circus provides for its students.
We grow together everyday. I am so unbelievably thankful to be in the room with beautiful, talented people who challenge each other to be better versions of themselves on a consistent basis. This school is for people who are interested in being open, collaborative, and kind to others. The people who succeed are the hard workers, the people who make sacrifices for other people, and the people who stand up for what they believe is right.
Absolutely love this school!! Have met the most amazing people throughout my time here and am honored to be a part of this amazing community. This school truly is what you put into it and it will push you to be the best you can be or prove you just aren’t cut out for it. I truly believe it is impossible to not love this school, staff, and experience. I believe that this place and more importantly the people I am surrounded by will help me become the best art director and person I can be! �
Back in 2017, I was diagnosed with cancer at the end of my 3rd quarter. When the doctors told me the news, and this was before they knew it was cancer, that the mass in my chest was either a tumor or cancer my response was ”how soon can you find out because I have school in 2 weeks? My concern at that moment was to come back and do more work instead of being worried about my health. If that doesn't say anything about how amazing the school is I dont know what will! The Circus had become my home and thought of not being able to comeback scared me more than any diagnosis.
About 1 year ago I made the decision to leave another creative school and attend the Creative Circus. It wasn't an easy decision. I was hesitant and nervous to completely start over. As I work through my 4th quarter here, I can easily say this was the best decision I could have ever made. It's not easy and you'll probably want to give up at times, but if you're ready to start a life full of creativity and promise, then do yourself a favor and come. It's rare having a chance to attend a school where you can essentially "play" for your homework. The teachers are your mentors and friends, and the students are lifetime connections and even closer friends. All are welcome here and you'll certainly feel that way.
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