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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Announcement: UNIMA Professional Training Commission Presents “Puppetraining” The UNIMA Professional Training Commission is thrilled to announce the next session of “Puppetraining,” our international series featuring presentations by distinguished training institutions in puppetry from around the globe. Date & Time: April 26, 2024, at 14:00 CET (Online via Zoom) To register, please follow this Zoom link: […]
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Directed by: Andrea Markovits Assistant: Polo Fernández Guest: Cariad Astles As noted by the organizer: During 5 intensive days, in July 2024, in the center of Barcelona we will bring together some of our former students and new participants interested in the therapeutic power of puppets, art therapy, mental health and animated forms. Through its […]
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The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) commemorated World Puppetry Day on March 21, 2024 with a captivating showcase of puppetry presentations and performances. Inspired by Hindu epic Ramayana, close to 30 students brought their own stories and narratives to life using puppets they created themselves. This presentation came after a dedicated workshop in February […]
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Merriam Webster Dictionary named ‘Authenticity’ the word of the 2023 year in response to concerns over AI’s rapid development. There is a lot of talk around the role and potential impact of AI in our lives now and in the future. The question is, of course, particularly acute in the field of art. How do […]
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HAPPY WORLD PUPPETRY DAY! Check out the Australian UNIMA Oz Special Newsletter along with the upcoming events by following the links below: LINK 1: 2024 WPD UNIMA Oz Newsletter LINK 2: What’s on: March/April www.unima.org.au
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UNIMA PUPPET THATRE CINEMA – We are thrilled to announce that the World Puppetry Day 2024 marks the inception of a new initiative from the Cooperation and Humanitas Commissions. In celebration of this year’s most anticipated day, March 21st, we are embracing the spirit of compassion and solidarity by introducing a new way to contribute […]
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“Greetings on behalf of UNIMA worldwide to all puppeteers for the World Puppetry Day. For my dear colleagues, walkers of the shared dream, interpreters of the timeless actuality… We are people who exercise one of the humblest professions. The paradox is that, despite this, we converse, debate, and rage with the divine world […]
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UNIMA DENMARK – NEWSLETTER Link: Unima Nyhedsbrev #1 februar 2024
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