UNIMA INTERNATIONAL World Puppetry Day 2026 Begins: the celebrations kick off in the Ardennes and in Reims! World Puppetry Day 2026 · Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes & Reims · 18–26 March 2026 As World Puppetry Day 2026 approaches its climax on 21 March, the celebrations in Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes and Reims have already begun in full force — […]
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The International Association of Puppetry-Friendly Cities (AVIAMA), founded in 2012, unites cities and local governments from around the world that share a deep commitment to the art of puppetry. Convinced of the importance of culture in local development, AVIAMA member cities support puppetry through festivals, museums, theatres, and performing companies that strengthen their cultural identity […]
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Professionnal meeting at the FMTM (Charleville-Mézières) Professional meeting : Conducting international cooperation in the current geopolitical and ecological context In recent years, the structural changes we have been witnessing on a global scale have led us to question the ways in which we build international cooperation projects in the performing arts sector. There is an […]
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UNIMA International at the World Festival of Puppet Theatres in Charleville-Mézièresfrom 21 to 27 September Happy Apero! UNIMA’s international aperitifs From 21 to 26 September 5pm > 7pm At the Maison des Ailleurs WELCOME! UNIMA International invites you to the Maison des Ailleurs (n°28). All week long, from 5 to 7 p.m., come meet […]
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RESEARCH RESIDENCIES 2025/2026 📍Pôle International de la Marionnette, Charleville-Mézières (France) ⏰The call for applications is open until 25 May 2025. ❓These residencies are open to individuals conducting a research project in the field of puppetry intended for publication (e.g., articles, theses, dissertations) ➕ Support : a grant of €1,500 and accommodation (both subjects to certain conditions) […]
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The call for applications for the 2025/2026 residencies is open! Applications are open from 14 April to 25 May 2025 The Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix offers four residency programmes: Creation residencies, Graduate residencies, residencies in Nurseries, Research residencies. – As a major centre for puppetry arts, the Pôle supports artistic creation […]
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