Join us for a conversation between Marieke Gaubitz from FIDENA's Documentation and Research Center in Bochum, Germany and Matthew Cohen from The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.
Recommended 16+
FIDENA is one of the most important festivals for contemporary puppet theater and object theater. Far more than 1,000 stars and newcomers from more than 50 countries have already been presented. FIDENA is considered a gauge of current trends and attracts international observers from all over the world to Bochum, Germany every two years. For many artists, the festival is a springboard for the international career. Experts love the atmosphere, the high quality of the program, the testing of new formats, and the theoretical exchange in symposia and discussions.
The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry is one of America’s hidden treasures—a superb collection of over 3,500 puppets from all over the world; an archive of books, manuscripts, posters, drawings, audio-visual materials and photographs all covering the history of puppetry. It is also the new home of the Puppeteers of America’s Audio-Visual Collection: the largest collection of videotapes, films, and other media about puppetry in the United States. The Ballard Institute curates and produces exhibitions of puppetry, both at the Ballard Museum and for touring across the United States. The Institute also offers workshops, museum tours, artists’ forums, film showings, performances, and other events and programs that promote the art of puppetry as a twenty-first-century art form with deep historic and global roots.
The presentation of “Puppets 4.0” at Puppets in Portland is made possible by The Goethe-Institut Boston and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany based in Boston and in partnership with the Portland Museum of Art.
The Goethe-Institut Boston is a German cultural organization that fosters international cultural exchange and dialogue with Germany. Their cultural department presents over 150 cultural events annually. Goethe-Institut Boston brings international artists and experts to New England conversations and present a wide variety of events including performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and panel discussions. Their Studio 170 for Artists programs provide unique artist residency and travel stipend opportunities for New England artists of all disciplines.
BOX OFFICE
Puppets in Portland tickets are available through PortTIX, the trusted box office for Mayo Street Arts!
Online: www.porttix.com
Phone: 207-842-0800
Advanced ticket sales end two hours before each event.
Tickets may also be purchased at the door, pending availability.
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Portland Museum of Art is fully barrier-free. It provides accessible entrances on the High Street side, wheelchair-friendly elevators/lifts connecting all galleries, and accessible restrooms.
Visitors can also take advantage of accessible parking and drop-off zones directly in front of the building on Free Street.
If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at pip@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.
EVENT PARKING
Paid on-street parking can be found on the surrounding streets.
In Portland, vehicles displaying a valid disability plate or placard are exempt from meter fees and may park up to double the posted time limit at meters and in time-restricted zones.
Two parking garages are located within walking distance of the Portland Museum of Art:
Spring Street Garage (45 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101) - 4 minute walk
Holiday Inn By the Bay (40 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101) - 4 minute walk
Portland Museum of Art is served by stops on Metro routes 1, 7, 9, Husky Line, and Metro BREEZ within a short walking distance of the venue. Click here to learn more.
SEATING POLICY
We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call Mayo Street Arts at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.
CANCELATION POLICY
PiP has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that PiP is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via PortTIX.