The Jim Henson Foundation and The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut are proud to present “American Puppet Theater Today: The Photography of Richard Termine.” This exhibit includes over 130 images and select puppets featured in Termine’s photographs. New York-based photographer Richard Termine has documented American Puppet Theater for over 30 years with a unique perspective that truly invites the viewer into the vivid world of puppetry. Termine brilliantly captures the vibrancy of the performances he photographs; even in static images, the puppets come to life. The photos and objects in the exhibition illustrate the dynamic range of this expansive art form and honor the lively community of artists creating puppet theater, from established experts like Basil Twist and Julie Taymor to emerging artists.  Running from January 31st to May 11, we’re thrilled that the exhibit will be housed in Termine’s alma mater, University of Connecticut. UConn’s Puppet Arts Program, one of only a few in the country, will also be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. Come visit and explore the puppetry scene through the mesmerizing lens of Richard Termine. The exhibition will be on display at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, located at 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT 06268. The museum is open from 11am – 5pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and from 11am – 7pm on Thursdays and Saturdays.

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