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A heartfelt video and message from UNIMA Brazil

Dear friends and colleagues, Please find below a link to a video made about the tragedy in southern Brazil. We are continuing our fundraising campaign for humanitarian aid for the artists who lost their spaces, materials and equipment and need all kinds of support. Financial contributions can be made through the paypal account:  contatoaprtb@gmail.com. Video […]

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SYMPOSIUM (Italy): The social dimensions of using puppets and animated objects

Europe, Italy, News, Notices - 24/06/2024

SYMPOSIUM The social dimensions of using puppets and animated objects Friday 28, Saturday 29, Sunday 30 June 2024 Teatro Fonderia Leopolda – Follonica, Italy Animated figures such as puppets, marionettes, and dolls are powerful communication tools capable of influencing and enriching community life. These artistic and communicative forms promote cultural, educational, and therapeutic values, while […]

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Next Puppetraining session: Académie Ivorie Marionnettes

Announcement: Next Puppetry Training Session Mark your calendars for the next Puppetraining session: Turning the Spotlight on Training in Puppetry Arts Date: June 28th, 2024 Time: 14:00 CET Featured Presenter: Soro Badrisa – Académie Ivorie Marionnettes (Cote d’Ivoire) Language: French No registration is required to attend. Simply join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time […]

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Northeim (Germany) – August 2024 – International Puppet Festival

“Puppet Works Wonders – Fascination and Possibilities of a Medium.” From August 9th to 18th, 2024, Northeim will host the next Puppet Festival, themed “Puppet Works Wonders – Fascination and Possibilities of a Medium.” While the title may sound cliché, those who have experienced the impact of interacting with animated figures understand its profound effect. […]

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