EJA

The European Juggling Association (EJA) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting juggling and contemporary circus arts throughout Europe and beyond. With a strong emphasis on community and volunteerism, the EJA supports local organizers with resources, guidance, and professional expertise to host the European Juggling Convention (EJC) each year. From logistics to finance, the EJA ensures that every aspect of the convention is meticulously planned, allowing organizers to focus on creating an inspiring event for jugglers and circus artists of all levels.

FIND PEOPLE

  • "Volunteering lets me play a small role in something bigger than myself; it's amazing to know I'm helping to bring people together."

    Joni

Structure

EJA Board

The EJA Board is an official body of the EJA, authorized to make and implement decisions on its behalf. It comprises the Executive Committee, Country Representatives, and Festival Representatives. The board elects the Executive Committee and makes decisions on all matters brought forward by the committee.

The board typically convenes in person multiple times during an EJC and meets online throughout the year. Decisions are made by a simple majority vote during board meetings.

Executive Committee (XC)

The Executive Committee (XC) is an official body of the EJA, empowered to make and implement decisions on its behalf. It is composed of the president, secretary, and treasurer.

The XC manages the association’s daily affairs, including liaising with organizing teams, coordinating internal efforts, and handling external representation. At its discretion, the XC may also appoint individuals to assist with specific tasks. While these appointees do not hold formal voting rights on the board, they play an invaluable role in supporting the Association.

Members of the XC are elected by the EJA Board to serve three-year terms.

Country Representatives

Country Representatives serve as the voice of their respective countries within the EJA and are voting members of the Board. Each European country may have one Country Representative.

Country Representatives are elected for two-year terms by jugglers from their country during the EJA General Assembly.

Festival Representatives

Festival Representatives serve as liaisons between their EJC organizing teams—past or upcoming—and the EJA. They play a valuable role on the board by sharing key insights from previous conventions to support new members and organizing teams.

As voting members of the Board, Festival Representatives are appointed annually. The EJA Board determines each year which festivals are eligible to appoint or retain a representative based on their activity and involvement with the EJA.

  • Juggling teaches us the ultimate life lesson: when everything's up in the air, keep your cool, trust the rhythm, and try not to hit yourself in the face. Shine on, jugglers!

    Sara, European Juggling Association

General Assembly

The EJA General Assembly is a semi-official body of the EJA, not established by statute, but it makes decisions on behalf of the organization. Held annually at the EJC, the assembly is open to interested jugglers, each of whom serves as a voting member.

Community big top

🎪 Community Big Tops – Join the conversation

The Community Big Tops are spaces created by the European Juggling Association (EJA) to listen, talk, and connect with the juggling and circus community throughout the year — beyond the European Juggling Convention itself.

🌍 Everyone in the community is invited

Community Big Tops are open to everyone:
jugglers, artists, volunteers, organizers, families, newcomers, and long-time community members.

You don’t need a formal role or special preparation — just curiosity and a willingness to take part in the conversation.

💬 What is it about?

Each Community Big Top is a space for:

  • Updates from the EJA on current topics
  • Open discussion and shared reflection
  • Questions, ideas, and community concerns
  • Listening to what matters to the people behind the EJC

Inspired by town hall meetings, Community Big Tops are about dialogue, transparency, and shared responsibility.

🔔 How to join & reminders

The event will take place online, and the participation link will be shared in advance.

👉 If you’re subscribed to the EJA newsletter, the link will arrive directly in your inbox.
👉 We’ll also send reminders before the event so you don’t miss it.
👉 Not subscribed yet? You can find the newsletter and sign up via www.eja.net.

💜 A community-driven space

Community Big Tops are part of the EJA’s commitment to staying connected, open, and accountable to the community it exists for.