What is the Circus Center of Minnesota?

The Circus Center of Minnesota is an organization facilitating connections between Artists and Audiences by providing, supporting, and advocating for more performance and arts opportunities with communities to foster and grow appreciation of the circus arts in Minnesota.

The Team

Benjamin Domask-Ruh

Co-Founder

Benjamin Domask-Ruh is an award-winning circus director, performer, and musician whose work bridges contemporary circus, physical theater, and live music scoring. Based in Minnesota, he performs and teaches internationally, bringing all he learns back to the Minnesota Arts community to help wherever he can.

Afton Benson

Co-Founder

Afton Benson is a Non-Profit and Business powerhouse overseeing multiple national and international circus organizations.