Clowns of America International
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Clowns of America International Inc., (COAI) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit clown arts membership organization which aims 'to share, educate and act as a gathering place for serious minded amateurs, semi-professionals, and professional clowns.' It provides its members with the resources needed to refine and develop their characters. The COAI follows a strict code of ethics, known as the "Eight Clown Commandments". In addition to the co-operative nature of the group and its annual conventions, it also provides several scholarship opportunities to young men and women.
History
COAI, formerly Clowns of America, was established in its current form in 1984. Clowns of America ran into financial difficulties in the early 1980s. This resulted in its dissolution and the formation of COAI and the World Clown Association.
It has various alleyways and local clown clubs that serve as meeting spots for members. According to the COAI bylaws, a clown alley is any club with at least five members that forms a local chapter.
The COAI also publishes The New Calliope, a bimonthly journal that contains information about the group, news, events, and clown-related articles.
The number of clowns in the United States has significantly decreased in the past decade. This decline is due to older clowns retiring and difficulties in attracting younger generations to the profession.
Affiliates
- Mid Atlantic Clown Association
- Mid West Clown Association
- Southeast Clown Association
- Texas Clown Association
- Pennsylvania East Clown Company Association
See also
- Charlie Award
- Clown society
- The New Calliope
References
- ^ "Purpose – Clowns of America International". Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- ^ "Just For Clowns » Clown Organizations". Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ "Code of Ethics – Clowns of America International". Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ "Scholarship Opportunities". California Clown Campin'. Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
- ^ "COAI Scholarship". Fastweb. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ "COAI Bylaws – Clowns of America International". Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ "The New Calliope – Clowns of America International". Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ "Death of a clown: Why America's red-nosed ones are disappearing". The Independent. 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
External links
- Clowns of America International official homepage
- https://www.coaiconvention.com/ Convention in April 2022
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