By creating, in 2021, an International Prize for Initiative in the field of puppetry, the Member Cities of the AVIAMA wanted to reward on an international scale those who, through innovative action, contribute to highlighting the puppetry arts, to defending their development and to encouraging their recognition by a wide audience. Every second year, it […]
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[Karlovac, Croatia] – The forthcoming collaboration between three esteemed International puppet festivals in Croatia, Serbia, and Italy marks a groundbreaking endeavor to bridge cultures and push the boundaries of contemporary theatre. Stemming from a shared vision to intertwine diverse artistic expressions, this collaborative effort between International Puppet Theatre Festival Karlovac – InPuT Fest (Karlovac, Croatia), […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Croatian writer, esteemed puppeteer, poet, and artist Luko Paljetak. Honored member of UNIMA in 2004, Luko Paljetak (1943-2024) was an artist whose contributions to literature and puppetry have left an indelible mark on Croatian culture. FROM WEPA: LUKO PALJETAK “In 1971, Paljetak directed the […]
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PUPPET SATURDAY 11. May 2024 – 13:00 CET Part of the Puppet Saturdays lecture series by UNIMA Nordic It’s time for the 4th Puppet Saturday Lecture from UNIMA Nordic. This time we discuss the art of Puppetry in Intimate Spaces with Franco/Finnish artists Perrine Ferrafiat and Mila Nirhamo from TeatteriQO. “Puppetry fits into small doors. […]
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The successful candidates accompanied by members of the competition jury – 23 April 2024 The 14th class of the French Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM) has just been recruited by a jury of well-known artists. This recruitment marks the return of international students. After a 2021 entrance exam restricted by the […]
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Announcement: 29th Review of Puppet Theaters Rijeka – International Open Call We’re excited to announce the 29th Review of Puppet Theaters, scheduled for November 3-10, 2024 in Rijeka (Croatia), hosted by the Rijeka City Puppet Theater. International puppetry and children’s theaters (excluding Croatian and regional groups) are invited to submit one performance per theater for […]
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