UNIMA-USA is proud to launch the Winter 2026 issue of Puppetry International Research!

UNIMA-USA is proud to launch the Winter 2026 issue of  Puppetry International Research!

Free, available to all, full of new thoughts and insights, Puppetry International Research, an open access scholarly journal, is another step in UNIMA-USA's goal to promote, educate, and support growth in the art of puppetry as well as to provide resources to people who find puppetry important to their lives. PIR is a space for in-depth, critical discussion about the art.

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John Bell receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Connecticut

John Bell receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Connecticut

On behalf of UNIMA-USA, we extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. John Bell on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Connecticut. This honor is a testament to his remarkable contributions as a scholar, artist, and mentor in the field of puppetry. John’s dedication has not only advanced academic study but has also enriched the global puppetry community. We celebrate this recognition of his lifelong impact.

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Call for applications AVIAMA 2026 GRANTS Puppets and Mobility

Call for applications AVIAMA 2026 GRANTS Puppets and Mobility

For the 8th consecutive year, AVIAMA is launching its “Puppets and Mobility” International Grants — a program designed to support mobility for artists, researchers, and professionals in the field of puppetry.

These grants aim to facilitate travel and accommodation, often the main obstacles to realizing creative and research projects, and to encourage artistic collaboration across borders.

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