The Jim Henson Foundation
Supporting excellence in contemporary American puppet theater
Since 1982 The Jim Henson Foundation has awarded over 1200 grants for the development and presentation of new works of live contemporary American puppet theater.
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See what's happening in contemporary puppet theater in NYC, around the country and festivals around the world. Check out the online listings & subscribe to the weekly newsletter.
2026 Grant Winners
Congratulations to these talented artists who are creating new works of innovative LIVE puppet theater in the coming year.