

The visual pictures and hands on activities help my visual learners & kinsthetic learners. "It had a great impact on our learning outcomes. "I wish all the Distance Learning programs we have could be as well done and interesting." Robin Run Village, IN Today it is the largest American non-profit organization solely dedicated to the art of puppet theater. Newsweek said the Center is "one of the most exciting companies in American theater." 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. Recipient of the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 (Honorable Mention) Teacher's Favorite Award for Best Content Provider/Fine Arts MuseumĢ008 Tech Laureate Award/Microsoft Education Category/ The Tech Museum Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances.

Trailer for Texas A & M /Center for Puppetry Arts collaborative project from Center for Puppetry Arts on Vimeo.Ģ014 USDLA 21st Century Best Practices in Distance LearningĢ012 Home Depot Innovative Process Model AwardĬILC Pinnacle Award Winner (2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 H.M., 2013-2014, 2014-2015) The Center was also the only theater group chosen by the 1996 Olympics to participate in all four years of its arts festival program. The prestigious Kresge Foundation awarded the Center three different grants to support its capital campaigns. The Ford Foundation recently selected the Center as one of only 28 national organizations to be recognized for success in management and innovative programs. In addition, the Center has been recognized both nationally and internationally as an organization for excellence. The Center has been a leading voice in the field, and has hosted numerous conferences and festivals. The center is located in Midtown, the city's arts district. It is one of the few puppet museums in the world. The center focuses on three areas: performance, education and museum. 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 for Puppetry Arts, located in Atlanta, is the United States' largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry. 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.
