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Dialogues and Reflections on the Theater of Animated Forms from the Perspective of Mental Health and Education

The second live event of the “Dialogues and Reflections on the Theater of Animated Forms from the Perspective of Mental Health and Education” project will take place on November 24, 2023, at 8:00 PM, Brazil time. Organized by the Education and Therapy Committee of UNIMA Brazil, our guests will be Nélida and Mauro, the creators […]

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Entrance by Examination to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM)

France, Notices - 21/11/2023

From 15 to 22 April 2024 (14th class, 2024-2027) Charleville-Mézières (France) Online registration (application form) From Monday 8 January 2024 at 9:00am to Monday 5 February 2024 at 5:00pm (Paris time, UTC +1). An application guide is at candidates disposal to help you with this process. The examination Phase 1: Review of the applications (short-listing) Results sent […]

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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION_INPUT FEST KARLOVAC 2024

Croatia, Notices - 9/11/2023

The city theater Zorin dom, in cooperation with the city of Karlovac and Karlovac County, is organizing the 3rd International Puppet Theater Festival Karlovac from 21st to 25th of May 2024 and we are pleased to announce the call for participation. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The vision of the festival is based on strengthening the availability […]

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8th Annual Alhusayni Alsagheer International Festival of Childrens Theatre

Iraq - 9/11/2023

Held on 2nd to 8th March 2024 in Karbala city, Iraq, the Alhusayni Alsagheer International Festival of Children’s Theatre is calling for local and international troupes to participate. Applications end this 30th November. More details, terms and conditions, and the application form are available here. (https://www.alhusseini-alsagher.org/8/indexe.php?fbclid=IwAR3qaxUXe-XY_H5EWP4IBvxMkDZBkmm9Tn7dCyo0Q1AW8CyB0izud8tHlIU)

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International Artistic and Scientific Conference “People with Disabilities in Arts, Science and Education“

The Academy of Arts and Culture of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, in partnership with the UNIMA Education, Development and Therapy Commission, is organizing the 3rd International Artistic and Scientific Conference on “People with Disabilities in Arts, Science and Education”. It will be held in Osijek, Croatia, on 1st and 2nd December 2023. […]

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[CALL FOR ENTRY] AVIAMA 2024 puppet and mobility grants

Notices - 8/11/2023

For the 6th consecutive year, AVIAMA is launching its mobility grants scheme in October to encourage projects in the field of puppetry. These Grants are intended for any person or company with a project involving: training, creation, innovation and research to promote the development of the art of puppetry and object theatre. ➡ Further information […]

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Message from UNIMA

Notices - 7/11/2023

Dear Members and Friends of UNIMA, Our profound sympathies go out to all those impacted by current global conflicts, violence and grief, and we express our unwavering support for all artists and individuals enduring suffering. Our earlier statement was written to affirm our commitment to supporting all puppeteers and to the promotion of peace, culture […]

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CHANGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS IN TIMES OF TRANSFORMATION: AN INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

WHEN? Opening of FIDENA 2024 with a parade through the city and opening performance: 07.05.2024 FIDENA: 07.05.2024 -15.05.2024 International Symposium: 09.05. & 10.05.2024 WHERE? Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, Germany WHAT? During FlDENA, the Deutsches Forum fiir Figurentheater und Puppenspielkunst invites you to an international symposium with the theme “CHANGE – INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS IN TIMES OF TRANSFORMATION”. Festival […]

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Newsletter 001 – NOVEMBER 2023 – UNIMA Burundi

Burundi - 5/11/2023

The national Centre of UNIMA Burundi was founded on April 25, 2023, with the approval of the Executive Council of UNIMA International during the Congress held in Bali, Indonesia. UNIMA Burundi’s mission is to promote the art of puppetry, a largely unrecognized art form in the Republic of Burundi, by supporting training, creation, and research […]

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