International Puppetry Arts Tour

The application deadline has passed for this grant program.

The Southern Arts Federation (SAF), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), has developed an International Puppetry Arts Touring grant program in an effort to provide access for audiences to a broader range of artists. Special funds have been set aside to support specific international artists touring in the South.


Avanti, Da Vinci!: The Secret Adventures of Leonardo da Vinci by the Center for Puppetry Arts from Atlanta, Georgia.

The Center for Puppetry Arts will present the International Puppetry Festival, July 14-19, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. Curated by the Center’s Executive Director Vince Anthony in collaboration with Artistic Director Jon Ludwig, the festival will showcase some of the most innovative puppet companies currently performing on the world stage. Building on the foundation of the festival, SAF wants presenters from across the South to have the unique opportunity to bring internationally-recognized puppetry companies to their local communities. Through performances and educational activities, audiences will experience the global nature of puppetry and its diverse theatrical possibilities.

This grant program offers presenting organizations the opportunity to receive support to present Coad Canada Puppets (Canada), Bob Théâtre (France), Los Titiriteros de Binefar (Spain), and Compagnie La Pendue (France).  These companies will be available for touring in July 2009.

Poli Dégaine (Punchy Draw) by Compagnie La Pendue from Herbeys, FRANCE.
For specific touring dates, company contact information, and a detailed description of each show and company, please use the above links.  Interested presenters should contact the companies directly to discuss fees.  In addition to the public performance(s), the grant requires an educational component.  The maximum request is $4,000. The grant requires a 2:1 match for the grant amount; up to 50% can be an in-kind match. For example, if the project expenses total $6,000, an applicant can request $4,000 and must provide a $2,000 match, with a minimum of $1,000 as the cash match.

Please be aware that there are limited funds available for this tour. Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified within four weeks of receipt. Applications will be accepted until available funds have be awarded and depleted. Early applications are highly encouraged.

 

  • The project must be completed by August 31, 2009.  
  • Applications are accepted now through February 2, 2009.
  • Next step, please review guidelines and download application form in the How to Apply Section. New applicants are encouraged to contact Nikki Estes Program Director - Presenting and Touring, at 404-874-7244 ext. 16 to discuss eligibility prior to submitting an application.