We are highlighting puppeteer Richard Hunt for Pride month! Richard was the first openly gay puppeteer in the Henson studios.
Hunt became one of the five main performers on The Muppet Show, performing as Scooter. He also played Beaker, Statler, Janice, and Sweetums.
Brad will be the star of tomorrow's Sketchbook BradS̶a̶t̶urday! We adore this baby muppet, & how could you not? Brad is Bert’s nephew on
#SesameStreet
. He's only appeared on a few episodes, but his perpetually startled expression captures our hearts every time!
If you haven't returned to the Center since Gonzo made his grand debut, you might have missed his new spot! Gonzo is currently surrounded by his fellow Muppets in the Jim Henson Gallery of our Worlds of Puppetry Museum, now joined by some wonderful fine feathered friends.
Happy
#SesameStreetDay
! 53 years ago today, Sesame Street aired its first episode and shared a mixture of laughter and learning that would enrich young minds worldwide. Thank you for helping little ones everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
#SesameStreetDay
@SesameStreet
Today's
#MuseumMonday
spotlight is Mahna Manha! This new acquisition is an oversized
#Muppet
performed during Nancy Sinatra's Vegas act. This new venue allowed Jim Henson to experiment with puppetry in new ways. Mahna Manha was designed by Henson & built by Caroly Wilcox in 1971.
Today, we celebrate Jim Henson's birthday! As you know, we're pretty big fans over here. If you've toured our museum recently, you might remember one of our favorite quotes from Jim: "Please watch out for each other and love and forgive everybody. It's a good life, enjoy it."
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Dave Goelz's 50th anniversary with the
#Muppets
! And thank you to The Walt Disney Company for their generous
#Gonzo
loan! If you missed the event last night, The Great Gonzo will be on display thru Oct 31.
🐸 Today in 1936, the visionary
#JimHenson
was born in Greenville, MS. His prolific work includes The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and numerous Sesame Street characters. Today, we remember his amazing legacy.
#JimHensonDay
🐸
The Dark Crystal was released on this day in 1982! We have a number of characters on display in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and we've got something REALLY exciting coming in 2018: an entire special exhibit dedicated to the film!
Spend an hour with Actress, Producer & Singer
@KatGraham
! Accompany Kat on a private tour of our new special exhibit, take a selfie together & spend time chatting about her travels & new projects! This private tour w/
#KatGraham
goes on auction May 4-6. 🎬
Remembering Jim Henson's legacy today on the anniversary of his passing.
“When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there. ”
― Jim Henson
Today in 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts first opened when
#KermitTheFrog
& his creator
#JimHenson
cut the ceremonial ribbon. Today, we are the largest non-profit dedicated to the art of puppetry in the US. Thank you for 44 years!
You asked for it! You can now purchase ONLINE tickets for the Q&A Session with Dave Goelz. In-person tickets are quickly selling out, so get yours while they last! 🐔 🎟️ For tickets, visit
The
@darkcrystal
:
#AgeofResistance
A Reunion of Puppeteers is ONLINE 6/13! Participants incl Warrick Brownlow-Pike; David Chapman; Helena Clark-Smee; Kevin Clash; Alice Dinnean; Louise Gold; Beccy Henderson; Neil Sterenberg; Oliver Taylor & Victor Yerrid!
Join us for a panel celebrating
#DaveGoelz
’s 50th anniversary as a
#Muppet
performer, where he will share insights into his experiences performing beloved characters such as
#GonzotheGreat
,
#Dr
.BunsenHoneydew, & others throughout his career. 🎟️
THIS Sunday, 10
#AOR
puppeteers will join us for A Reunion of Puppeteers! One of our special guests is
@SmeeHelena
! She's known for her work on Solo: A Star Wars Story,
#Muppets
Most Wanted,
#Muppet
Treasure Island &
#DCAOR
(Seladon, Mira, & skekLach)! 🎟️
💕Rebecca & Jim first visited us in the early '80s, shortly after their wedding. When "Rainbow Connection" started playing in the museum, the couple shared an impromptu waltz around Kermit. Last week (almost 4 decades later), they returned to the Center to relive the moment!💚
We'll be joined ONLINE by
@Toby_Froud
! Toby was born to Brian & Wendy Froud, who met working on
#TheDarkCrystal
. He's know for playing baby Toby in
#Labyrinth
& for his stellar work on ParaNorman, Boxtrolls, Kubo & the Two Strings, Lessons Learned &
#AOR
!
Visiting Atlanta for
@DragonCon
? Bring your badge to the Center for Puppetry Arts to receive admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum for just $10. Offer valid Aug. 30-Sept. 9.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Marty Krofft. Along w/ his brother Sid, Marty created iconic children's television programs such as "H.R. Pufnstuf," "Land of the Lost" & countless others. The world is a little less weird and wonderful without you in it.
Our new acquisition, Seven Deadly Sins: Vanity, was performed in The Muppet Show: Sex & Violence (a 1975 special parodying the proliferation of sex & violence on TV). Designed by Michael Frith & built by Rollie Krewson, Vanity is on display w/ Lust, Avarice & Sloth.
#MuseumMonday
🚨Our auction ends in 5 hours!🚨 Some our our
#DarkCrystal
memorabilia includes Chronicle Collectibles Skeksis Castle; WETA Workshop necklace & Deet statue; & books signed by Lisa
#Henson
, Alice Dinnean, Victor Yerrid & Donna Kimball! 🎬 See all items now:
Remembering Jim Henson today, on the 28th anniversary of his death. We're honored to showcase his work and celebrate his legacy every day at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 💚
Founded by Vincent Anthony today in 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts opened with a grand ribbon cutting by none other than
#JimHenson
and
#KermitTheFrog
. Thank you to everyone who has supported us for these past 45 years!
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the US release of The Dark Crystal. Celebrate by stopping by the Worlds of Puppetry Museum where you can see some of Jim Henson's iconic creatures from the film! 🎟️
Puppet friends, assemble! The incredible folks of
@MST3K
NEED OUR SUPPORT. They're crowdfunding to make a 14th season of MST3K! Listen, the world always needs more delightful and wacky puppet material. Show them some love!
The wait is over! Our special exhibit "Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: World of Myth and Magic" is now open! (The closing date for this exhibit has not been determined, but we expect it to be open for a year.)
We're deeply saddened by the passing of puppet designer, builder & puppeteer Caroly Wilcox. Wilcox joined The Jim Henson Company in 1969 & put her incredible talent to work on
#SesameStreet
,
#TheMuppetShow
,
#EmmetOttersJugBandChristmas
& more. She will be missed.
The Center for Puppetry Arts is screening “The Muppets Take Manhattan” in honor of its 35th anniversary. Hosted by WABE’s Lois Reitzes, it is scheduled for Sept 21 and will feature a Q&A afterwards about how this film became a beloved family favorite
🔮 Meet the Creature Shop Creatives behind the
#TheDarkCrystal
#AgeofResistance
ONLINE this Sun! Join us for this special online event featuring Peter Brooke, Toby Froud, Jason Weber & Julie Zobel! 🎟️ Tickets must be purchased at least 1 hr in advance at:
Our new special exhibit Masterpiece of
#Puppetry
:
#TheDarkCrystal
:
#AgeOfResistance
opens tomorrow! Visit the world of
#Thra
w/ a look at puppets, props & artifacts from the Emmy Award-winning production! 🔮Admission included w/ Worlds of Puppetry tickets:
For this month’s Sketchbook Saturday, our focus is on T. R. also known as “Tuckered Rooster,” “Travellin’ Rooster,” “Tender-hearted Rooster,” and even “Tough Rooster.” Tomorrow bring your sketchbook, grab a stool & draw a puppet on display!
Today in 1978, we first opened when
@KermitTheFrog
&
#JimHenson
cut the ceremonial ribbon. Now we're the largest US non-profit dedicated to puppetry (and Kermit sits on display in our Jim Henson Collection).
Thank you for all your support these past 41 years!
#puppetryATL
Only one month until new special exhibit "Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: World of Myth and Magic" opens to the public at the Center for Puppetry Arts! Retweet to tell a friend 🔮
#PuppetryATL
30 years ago today, the world lost a visionary.
#JimHenson
's extraordinary body of work, enduring legacy of creativity, & message of kindness continue to inspire today.
Check out this INCREDIBLE hand-made dress spotted at the museum today! It was made from vintage
#SesameStreet
fabric specifically for today's visit to the Center!
#fashiongoals
Four Ways to Share!
The Center for Puppetry Arts is proud to partner with StoryCorps Atlanta to collect and preserve memories about how the Center for Puppetry Arts and Jim Henson’s legacy has touched peoples’ lives.
#worldpuppetryday
TONIGHT! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of our
#EmmetOtter
#puppet
collection & live discussion with:
🦦 Karen Falk
🦦 Calista Hendrickson
🦦 Rollie Krewson
🦦 Larry Jameson
#EmmetOttersJugBandChristmas
Registration closes 1 hr before the event.
🎟️
To help mitigate the spread of
#coronavirus
, the Center will close thru 3/31. In the meantime, we're going digital. @ Home brings
#livestreaming
puppet shows, workshops & museum tours to you. Discover our
#FREE
digital offerings at
#flattenthecurve
Today is the day! Put on your jumpsuit and join us as we welcome Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot and MST3K creator Joel Hodgson to the Center for Puppetry Arts tonight at 7pm.
The Center for Puppetry Arts will be closed today Friday, Dec. 23, due to inclement weather. Additional closures will be updated on the Center’s social media. To reschedule your visit, please contact the box office at tickets
@puppet
.org
🦃On this
#TurkeyDay
, we'd like to say how thankful we are to have
#Crow
&
#TomServo
in our museum!
#MysteryScienceTheater3000
1st premiered on KTMA on Thanksgiving Day in 1988. 3 years later, Comedy Central ran the 1st "Turkey Day"
#MST3K
marathon. Happy Turkey Day MST3K!
Last night we were honored with a visit from the legendary Marty Krofft alongside H.R. Pufnstuf! A big thanks to
@DragonCon
for arranging the visit. Marty will be making appearances all weekend at
#DragonCon
.
Today's
#MuseumMonday
spotlight is Wembley! This puppet was performed in
#FraggleRock
by Steve Whitmire.
#WembleyFraggle
was built by The Jim Henson Company; designed by Michael Frith; & built by Rollin Krewson.
Here's your opportunity to meet an actual
#Fraggle
! Meet an authentic resident of
#FraggleRock
via Doozertube (that’s Zoom to us Silly Creatures) & take home limited edition SIGNED merch! 🎬 Learn more & register for the online auction now at:
Muppet March is coming! Muppet Trivia: Are you the biggest Muppet fan of them all? Test your knowledge of Muppet trivia with our ongoing Muppet trivia game in our atrium. All month long!
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, and rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we've been told and some choose to believe it.
I know they're wrong wait and see.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection