Explore the imaginative mind of Jim Henson. Explore his amazing life and career through the Jim Henson Collection Gallery which features Muppets created for Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and more. This gallery also features puppet creatures from his fantasy work: The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. The Center is home to the world’s largest collection of Jim Henson puppets, props, and costumes, so don’t miss the chance to view this exhibition with a trained docent (tour guide) who will include additional stories and anecdotes
Point to Point: $225.00Point to Point Premium: $215.00By Request: $225.00By Request Premium: $215.00
45 minutes
Education: Grade(s) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff
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Gifted & Talented, Performing Arts, Technology/Information Science
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Center for Puppetry Arts
Atlanta, GA United States
The Center for Puppetry Arts opened to the public on September 23, 1978, when Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut the ceremonial ribbon. The first puppetry center in the United States, today it is the largest American organization solely dedicated to the art of puppet theater.The Center has been a leading voice in the field, and has hosted numerous conferences and festivals. In addition, the Center has been recognized both nationally and internationally as an organization for excellence. The Ford Foundation recently selected the Center as one of only 28 national organizations to be recognized for success in management and innovative programs. The prestigious Kresge Foundation awarded the Center three different grants to support its capital campaigns. The Center was also the only theater group chosen by the 1996 Olympics to participate in all four years of its arts festival program.
Contact: Sara Burmenko digitallearning@puppet.org 4048815117
1. This program begins with an introduction about the Center for Puppetry Arts2. We then discuss what puppets are3. The tour begins with Jim Henson's early life. 5. Move into Jim's commercial career6. Sesame Street7. Muppets8. Fraggle Rocks9. Dark Crystal10. labyrinth11. The Henson Legacy
Learn about the man behind the muppets and the legacy he left behind.