An amazing array of puppets from the Ballard Institute collections and UConn’s Puppet Arts Program will be on display September 9 through October 5 in “The World of Puppetry”, an exhibition at the Vernon Community Art Center in Vernon, Connecticut! The Opening Reception for the event is Sunday, September 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The exhibition includes the following amazing workshops, performances, and talks:
– Three puppet shows created and performed by graduate students of the Puppet Arts Program on Saturday, September 14th at 2:00; Sunday, September 22nd at 2:00; and Saturday, October 5th at 7:30.
– Shadow Theatre Workshop on Saturday, September 21st
– Toy Theatre Workshop on Saturday, September 28th. These intergenerational workshops, led by UConn Puppetry faculty and students, are intended for children, parents and/or grandparents.
– “Behind the Puppet Stage”: a lecture by Puppet Arts Program Director Bart Roccoberton on Sunday, September 29th.
Gallery hours for the exhibition, from September 12th through October 5th, are Thursday through Sunday 1 – 5.
For details about the performances and to register for the workshops, please visit the Vernon Community Arts Center website or contact the VCAC by phone at: (860) 871-VCAC (8222).
This project is made possible by a grant from The Greater Hartford Arts Council and funding from The Vernon Arts Commission.