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2024 Artist Grants

Production, Workshop and Family Grants for new works of contemporary puppet theater by American artists.

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Puppet Happenings

Find out what's happening in Contemporary Puppet Theater

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2024 Artist Grants

Production, Workshop and Family Grants for new works of contemporary puppet theater by American artists.

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Puppet Happenings

Find out what's happening in Contemporary Puppet Theater

Puppet Happenings
2024 Artist Grants

Production, Workshop and Family Grants for new works of contemporary puppet theater by American artists.

Learn More
Puppet Happenings

Find out what's happening in Contemporary Puppet Theater

Puppet Happenings
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The Jim Henson Foundation

Supporting excellence in contemporary American puppet theater

Since 1982 The Jim Henson Foundation has awarded over 1200 grants for the development and presentation of new works of live contemporary American puppet theater.

Puppet Happenings

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2024 Grant Winners

Congratulations to these talented artists who are creating new works of innovative LIVE puppet theater in the coming year.

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The Jim Henson Foundation

Supporting excellence in contemporary American puppet theater

Since 1982 The Jim Henson Foundation has awarded over 1200 grants for the development and presentation of new works of live contemporary American puppet theater.

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