PuppetART

Puppet performances, exhibits, and classes

The Chalfonte Foundation is the administrative fiduciary and a program partner of PuppetART, founded in 1995. The partnership’s two year goal is to build a permanent home for the puppet theatre and museum to be located in the Cultural Center of Detroit on land already contributed to the cause. PuppetART’s mission is to explore a variety of cultures and to foster an appreciation of the wisdom of traditions, the beauty of the spirit, and the art of diverse communities through puppet performances, exhibits, and classes.

PuppetART’s philosophy celebrates cultural diversity and values artistic professionalism. PuppetART presentations draw on all art forms to give voice to the wisdom and teachings of the world’s diverse cultures through their folk tales. PuppetART has harnessed the power of this unique artistic medium, puppetry, into powerfully effective communication and teaching vehicle, especially for young people.