INVITATION TO AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Comical Types in Puppet Theatre (100 Years of Hurvínek)
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Comical Types in Puppet Theatre (100 Years of Hurvínek)
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ANUBHAV #11 with Karen Smith by UNIMA Puppeteers Trust – India!
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We are thrilled to invite you to ANUBHAV #11, an inspiring online conversation hosted by the UNIMA Puppeteers Trust – India!
Read MoreSubmissions Are Open for the 2026 International Puppet Fringe Festival!
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The International Puppet Fringe Festival, New York’s only international fringe festival dedicated to puppetry, returns August 12th to 16th, 2026, and will once again feature performances by leading puppet makers and troupes from around the world.
Read MoreCall for Submissions - The VALISE Festival
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For the 39th edition in 2026, we plan to invite between 12 and 14 theatre companies to participate in the competition programme.
We warmly encourage submissions that reflect form theatre. Such works should be open to artistic exploration, innovative means of expression, and diverse theatrical aesthetics.
Read MoreJohn Bell receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Connecticut
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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.
Read MoreBiennale CINARS 26: Open Call / Canada
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The Montreal International Performing Arts Conference is a unique opportunity to present your work to programmers from around the world!
Submit your application from September 22 to November 24, 2025.
Read MoreCall for applications AVIAMA 2026 GRANTS Puppets and Mobility
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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.
Read MoreCall 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.
Read MoreArtists of Hope: Supporting Gaza’s Puppeteers from UNIMA International
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UNIMA International is currently launching an solidarity campaign for Gazan Puppeteers.
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