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.
Read MoreUNIMA-UKRAINE welcomes you and invites all the connoisseurs of puppetry art to join the online events offered by our centre.
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Comical Types in Puppet Theatre (100 Years of Hurvínek)
Read MoreWe are thrilled to invite you to ANUBHAV #11, an inspiring online conversation hosted by the UNIMA Puppeteers Trust – India!
Read MoreThe 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 MoreFor 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 MoreOn 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 MoreThe 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 MoreFor 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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UNIMA International’s newest journal, UNIMAGAZINE (FREE DOWnOAD)
SUMMER 2026 issue available ONLINE now!
free OPEN ACCESS FOR all!
