Call for Submissions: 39th International Theatrical Festival VALISE
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The 39th edition of the International Theatrical Festival ‘VALISE’ will be held from 25 to 28 June 2026 at the Puppet and Actor Theatre in Lomza, Poland.
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Artists of Hope: Supporting Gaza’s Puppeteers from UNIMA International
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UNIMA International is currently launching an solidarity campaign for Gazan Puppeteers.
Read MoreCall for Performances: Puppet Fair - International Festival of Street and Puppet Theatre 2026
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Call for Performances: Puppet Fair - International Festival of Street and Puppet Theatre 2026 in Sofia Bulgaria.
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USArtists International - Application Deadline Announced
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In September, Mid Atlantic Arts received confirmation from the National Endowment for the Arts that a new federal grant would support the 2025-2026 year of the USArtists International (USAI) grant program. With this support, a new deadline for the program has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Read MoreOPEN CALL! – LALKA NOVA 3 International Performance Conference: CONNECTIONS – Poland
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The Stanisław Wyspiański Academy of Theater Arts in Krakow, Wrocław Branch, announces open recruitment for the third edition of the LALKA NOVA 3 International Performing Arts Conference, which will take place on November 26–28, 2025, in Wrocław at the Puppetry Department.
Read MoreERASMUS exchange at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM in Charleville-Mézières)
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Applications for an ERASMUS exchange at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM in Charleville-Mézières, France) for the spring semester are open.
Read MoreOpen Call: A Song for UNIMA
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The Happiness Commission is delighted to launch a competition for a song or anthem to celebrate the 100th anniversary of UNIMA in 2029.
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Invitation to UNIMA Activities at the Charleville-Mézières World Puppet Theater Festival
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On Monday, September 22, UNIMA invites you to a Friendship toast at 5 p.m. in the courtyard of the Maison des Ailleurs (7 quai Arthur Rimbaud) as part of the Charleville-Mézières World Puppet Theater Festival. + More Activities throughout the week
Read MoreCall for Submissions: 21st International Bursa Karagöz Puppet and Shadow Theatre Festival
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UNIMA Türkiye warmly invite applications from all puppet theatres to participate in Türkiye’s largest puppet festival.
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Czech Festival Visitor Program Opportunity: November 6-9, 2025
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Dramaturges, artistic directors, theatre educators and facilitators and other performing arts professionals are invited to take part in the Hi PerformanCZ: Visitors’ Programme of Puppet Productions. The programme will take place on November 6 – 9, 2025 in Prague in cooperation with the One Flew over the Pupeteer’s Nest festival organised by the Czech UNIMA Centre and Loutkář/Puppeteer Magazine.
Read MoreA Visit to Poland and the Arlekin Puppet Theatre in Łódź
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A stunning collection of extravagant szopki puppet theaters in Poland.
Read MoreResidency Opportunity in Taiwan | Lize Puppet Art Colony 2026
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Lize Puppet Art Colony (Taiwan) Artist in Residence Open Call 2026
Read MoreBLOOM: A celebration of the life of puppeteer, poet, and painter Lindsay Abromaitis-Smith
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A dandelion blooming out of a crack in the sidewalk.
Read MoreNew African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations
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A rare look into contemporary West African masquerade.
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A Warm Welcome in South Korea!! - Congress report from Councilor Claudia Orenstein
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At a historical moment framed by international conflicts, it was heartening to know that puppetry continues to be an artistic field of generosity in which people work with goodwill towards mutual understanding and collaboration.
Read MoreUpcoming Zoom sessions with the Center for Puppetry Arts!
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July 22 @ 7pm
https://puppet.org/programs/life-legacy-of-richard-hunt/
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Richard Hunt
Virtual Panel Discussion
Presented by Jessica Max Stein, author of Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography, with Rob Mills (Junior Gorg from Fraggle Rock and Ludo from Labyrinth), Gord Robertson (Pa Gorg from Fraggle Rock and Falkor from The Neverending Story III), and Lawrence Mirkin (Producer, Fraggle Rock and The Jim Henson Hour)
Celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Hunt, the renowned Muppeteer known for performances as Scooter, Janice, Statler, Beaker, and many more. Join us for a virtual discussion honoring the joyful life and creative legacy of beloved puppeteer Richard Hunt. This special event will feature Jessica Max Stein, author of Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography (Rutgers University Press, 2024), in conversation with Rob Mills and Gord Robertson, performers from Fraggle Rock, and Lawrence Mirkin, producer of the series.
Known for his friendly disposition and infectious humor, Hunt was a cherished member of the Henson team and a key contributor to the spirit of “Affectionate Anarchy” that defined the Muppets. The evening will include a reading of select excerpts from Stein’s biography, followed by a lively conversation reflecting on Hunt’s work, personality, and enduring impact.
July 27th @ 5pm
https://puppet.org/programs/bts-with-shadow-girls-cult/
Behind the Scenes with Shadow Girls Cult
Virtual Behind the Scenes
Presented by Shadow Girls Cult of Seattle, WA
Known for their surreal, hand-crafted visuals and experimental storytelling, performance troupe Shadow Girls Cult has developed a unique technique that fuses vintage overhead projectors, layered paper cutouts, live puppetry, and analog film effects to create haunting, dreamlike shadowscapes in real time.
This live-streamed event offers a rare demonstration of these signature techniques, providing participants with insight into how the collective blurs the line between live theater and animation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the group’s creative process, artistic influences, and the making of UNRAVELING, as well as get a first look at their setup in advance of the performances from August 13 to 17.
