Circus Clip Art

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As a child, I have to admit, I thought about joining the circus. I mean, I would get to hang around clowns and animals all day. Slip under the big top when it rained. Eat lunch with the Fat Lady and maybe a two-headed cow. Watch amazing feats like tight walking and juggling. It was very intriguing to me.

But alas, I grew up and did not join the circus. If you had similar aspirations or just love the fun graphics related to all things circus, check out this free circus clip art.

I've added all sorts of fun circus and carnival-related images here. Some of the circus clip art is vintage; some is new. It's all fun and happy!

Photo Credit of Circus Girl with Trick Pony: The Graphics Fairy.

Circus Performers Clip Art -- People

Clowns, Jugglers, Acrobats, and More!

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Circus Printable - Strong Man
This is a wonderful early 1900's Circus Paper Doll! I don't have the whole set, but I do have a number of pieces from the Sideshow, including this adorable Strong Man!
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Early Game Piece - Clown Face
This is an interesting graphic! I found this inside of a secret drawer, in an old Secretary desk, that has been in my family for several generations. I'm not entirely sure, but I think this odd little clown face
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Acrobat on Velocipede
This vintage clip art features a circus acrobat.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Circus Clip Art - Daring Acrobat Girl on Horse
This is another fun Vintage Circus Graphic! This one shows a pretty, yet daring, Girl Acrobat riding Horse while twirling a scarf. Fabulous!!
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Kids Printable - Clown Lady Coloring Page
This is a very sophisticated looking clown lady to me. But it takes all kinds, I suppose!
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Thursday is Request Day - Scary Clown, Dogs, Tiger, Hedgehogs
A scary clown but his outfit is amazing!
Arthur's Free Circus clip art
Free circus, animals and people, clip art of large format for flyers, projects and presentations as well as coloring in. Big clipart as well as images for web pages are available.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Printable Paper Doll - Pierrot Clown Lady
Here's something fun and quirky for you to play with! This is a wonderful Victorian Paper Doll. The original was actually quite a traditional looking doll, but I switched out her head for this Adorable Pierrot Clown Lady Head.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Acrobat on Velocipede
A wonderful color image of a circus acrobat on a Velocipede.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Circus Graphic - Ringmaster on Horse
A wonderful vintage image of a ringmaster on a horse.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Thursday is Request Day - Scary Clown, Dogs, Tiger, Hedgehogs
A vintage image of a scary clown.

In Ancient Rome, the circus was
a building for the exhibition of
horse and chariot races,
equestrian shows, staged battles,
displays featuring trained animals,
jugglers and acrobats.
~Source: Wikipedia

Circus Animals Clip Art

Circuses feature lots of fun animals like zebras and elephants!

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Zebra
This is another cute Vintage Circus Graphic! This image is of a lovely Zebra...
Elephant Corners | Just Something I Made
Elephant Corners Saturday, July 11, 2009 Could this be any cuter? Uhm, I don't think so. From the jacket of a very, very old book, this image would be darling for a birthday invitation, scrapbook image or as the matting for a picture frame. {Free for you to use!}
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Giraffe
A lovely giraffe ready to perform at the circus.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Image - Circus Elephant
This one is a wonderful Circus Elephant Die Cut all dressed in his fancy Costume!
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Dog
A nice circus dog to add to the menagerie.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Dogs
Here's another vintage Circus Graphic! This one shows some cute Dogs, doing tricks, along with a Circus Trainer and a Clown.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Camel
A wonderful circus camel with colorful blanket.

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Vintage Circus on eBay

Take a virtual visit to the circus and find one of a kind circus collectibles

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Circus Clip Art and Wall Decals

Make a room circus festive!

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Circus Clip Art

Colorful circus images of the big top, circus food, and more!

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Graphic - Circus Girl on Horse
This fun vintage graphics combines a horse and a circus girl.
Paper Favor Cups | Just Something I Made
Paper Favor Cups Monday, October 4, 2010 I found a fun gadget at the thrift store the other day and couldn't wait to get it home to play with! Cathe used this gadget to make party favor cups and added a great circus peanuts graphics to use!
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Thursday is Request Day - Regency Lady, Knife & Fork, Washboard, & Circus Tent
A wonderful scene of a circus with the big top and circus parade.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Thursday is Request Day - Bird Bath, Deco Lady, Circus Tent, Airplane, Eyeball
The Graphics Fairy added a fun pink circus tent to her free graphics blog.
Free Circus Clipart - Clip Art Pictures - Royalty Free Photographs and Illustrations
Classroom Clipart provides a collection of over 100,000 free clipart, clipart images, illustrations and photographs, in over 1000 different clipart categories.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Circus Ticket
Great vintage circus ticket! You have to read this one!

Host Your Own Carnival Night

Start your own circus atmosphere with carnival night

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What is your favorite part of the circus?

Circus elephants courtesy of The Graphics Fairy.
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Circus Fun!

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Circus Clip Art -- Black and White Images

Free circus graphics you can use

These black and white clip art images of all things circus will lend a nostalgic whimsy to your craft projects.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Kids Printable - Adorable Circus Parade
This week's Vintage Kid's Printable is this super cute 1920 Circus Parade!!! I just love the sweet faces on these animals. Included are a darling Clown, Kangaroo, Monkey, Giraffe, Bear, Elephant, Ostrich, Lion, and Tiger!
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Kids Printable - 3 Ring Circus Coloring Page
This weeks Kids Printable is a fun antique coloring page of a 3 Ring Circus!
Arthur's Free B&W Circus clip art Page 1
Free performing animal clip art of large format for flyers, projects and presentations as well as coloring in. Big clipart as well as images for web pages are available.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Kids Printable - Circus Coloring Page
This one is a wonderful Circus lady riding a horse bareback style.
*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Old Photo - Charming Gypsy Children
This is a fabulous Old Photo of 3 Charming Gypsy Children! This one is a rare find! Just look at their sweet faces. Their costumes are lovely.

In some towns, there are circus buildings where regular performances are held. The best known are

- Circus Krone Building in Munich
- Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard in Moscow
- Shanghai Circus World in Shanghai
- Cirque d'Hiver, Paris
- Budapest Circus
- Blackpool Tower Circus
- Hippodrome Circus, Great Yarmouth

~ Source: Wikipedia

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Books about the Circus

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or at least to see this circus clip art.

  • MiddleSister Mar 3, 2012 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    Great stuff. You sure made the circus sound like a great place to run away to.
  • Deadicated Mar 1, 2012 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    I love Circus Art; did you see the show American Pickers. They picked 2 huge circus banners from a guy with an amusement park that was closed. The guy who sold it to them sold them, sold them for a very low price; the Pickers resold them for around $10,000., so they went back and gave the guy more money because the guy was trying to raise money to reopen the park (it was a nice story).
  • scarlettohairy Mar 2, 2012 @ 1:22 am | delete
    Wow, I didn't see that one (but love the show)! That was very cool that they returned some of the money.
  • veryirie Feb 29, 2012 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    The last time I was at a circus was at least 25 years ago, but I bet if I went to one today, the feelings would be the same. :) And the food too....oh my! :)
  • scarlettohairy Mar 2, 2012 @ 1:22 am | delete
    I hear ya. There is something so exciting about a circus!
  • cffutah Feb 17, 2012 @ 9:43 am | delete
    Enjoyed stopping by and seeing this article of yours.
  • fanfreluche Feb 13, 2012 @ 4:25 am | delete
    Excellent ressource for those looking for Circus Clip Art!
  • vallain Feb 11, 2012 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    It's not the same seeing a circus on TV. I wonder how many children actually get to see a circus anymore?

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I'm just a big kid at heart and love the circus. I wish they came around more often!

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