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Links for more information & research

Please use this page and links to learn more about the art form of puppetry!


UNIMA

UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest international theater association in the world, with chapters in 43 countries. UNIMA was adopted as a member of the International Theatre Institute in 1959, and is a member of the United Nation's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (Note: site is in French.)


UNIMA-USA

The Center for Puppetry Arts is the headquarters of UNIMA-USA, the American branch of the international association. UNIMA-USA was founded by Jim Henson in 1966. It organizes conferences, gives annual awards to performing and media artists in North America (Citations of Excellence, the highest honor a puppeteer can receive), publishes Puppetry International, a yearly magazine focused on puppetry in theater and media, and distributes a newsletter and calendar of puppetry events worldwide. It also offers scholarships to study abroad. An annual resource guide offers members global visibility for their shows, workshops and services.


International UNIMA centers

A listing of all international UNIMA centers, with links to their Web sites.


Puppeteers of America

Puppeteers of America, Inc., a national non-profit founded in 1937, provides information, encourages performances, and builds a community of people who love puppet theatre. Share the enchantment of puppetry with others who are enthusiastic about the art form.


The Puppetry Store

The Puppetry Store offers over 200 puppet and puppet related books, pamphlets, scripts, patterns, video and audio tapes. Serves beginning to professional puppeteers, with instructions on how to make hand, rod, shadow and marionette puppets; information concerning stage construction, play writing, puppetry in school education and religious education; and puppetry with special age and special needs groups. A service of the Puppeteers of America.


The Puppetry Home Page

The Puppetry Home Page is a free resource for the puppetry community and is dedicated to helping people connect with the world of puppetry. This site is the place to start for research or if you have a question about a specific puppet. Lists links to numerous other puppetry sites and resources.


Jim Henson Productions

Jim Henson Productions - Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog cut the ribbon to open the Center. Today, the Hensons are still strong supporters of the Center. This site is the home of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear et al. Learn more about Jim Henson's vision and creations.


Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is a branch of the Department of Dramatic Arts, School of Fine Arts, at the University of Connecticut. It was founded in 1987 to preserve the puppets built by students under the direction of Frank Ballard, a professor in the Department of Dramatic Arts. The Museum now includes puppets of all types from all corners of the world.


University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program

University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program - Earn a degree in puppet arts.


Czech Marionettes

The Czech Marionettes site includes a history of puppetry, photos of various marionettes and links to other puppetry Web sites, as well as an online store.


Thang Long Water Puppets Theatre

The Thang Long Water Puppet site celebrates water puppetry, the traditional art form with the distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. (Note: site can be viewed in Vietnamese, English, French, German, Chinese, Portuegese and Japanese.)


Foodini the Great

The Great Foodini site is dedicated to the history of early television pioneers Morey and Hope Bunin and their creation, Foodini the Great.


Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts

The Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts (ACPA) is the nonprofit alliance of cultural organizations and performing arts professionals, supporting and promoting greater Atlanta's vibrant theatre, dance, music and film arts. They provide a guide to the region’s performing arts scene.


International Festival of Animated Objects

The International Festival of Animated Objects is a 10-day celebration in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, of masks, puppets and all things animated. It is presented by the Calgary Animated Objects Society (CAOS). The next festival dates are Jan. 19-28, 2007.

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