Just Clowning Around
of Northern Virginia
Bringing Smiles to Children of all Ages in Northern Virginia
Bringing Smiles to Children of all Ages in Northern Virginia
Membership in JCA shall be open to all clowns. Members must pay annual dues for membership. Members must be willing to abide by the Code of Ethics, Standards of Clowns of America International, Inc. (COAI) and all JCA rules. All members are encouraged to belong to COAI.
The purpose of Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia (JCA) is to promote, preserve and present the time-honored profession of clowning. This club tries to educate and encourage its members to achieve the highest levels in the art of clowning. When we go out and represent JCA as a group of clowns, we want all of our members to look their best and give the impression that our members are wonderful and friendly clowns. Our goal is to perpetuate professionalism, education, and fun in the art of clowning. We must remember that when people see us in our clown costumes and make-up, that we are represening ALL clowns.
Each member who wishes to perform as a clown with JCA must be approved (critiqued) before participating in a sanctioned alley event. Members must appear at a regularly scheduled meeting in complete wardrobe and make-up to be critiqued.
Members are encouraged to participate in JCA events or volunteer services to promote the alley.
Download the JCA Membership Application and bring to a JCA meeting or send it to Sweet Pickle at, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.
JCA is dedicated to providing its members with a social network and learning opportunities to grow their skills. New clowns are welcome to attend our monthly meetings and learn more about JCA. To become an official member and participate in JCA events, you will need to pass makeup and costume review.
Monthly Meetings
JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm.
We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family
Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm
and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.
Past topics of discussion have included storytelling, puppets, starting a Santa
business, and clown camps.