The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry (BIMP) is located in the School of Fine Arts, on the Depot Campus of the University of Connecticut, just off of Highway 44 in Storrs-Mansfield. The Institute carries over 2,000 puppets from around the world. Exhibitions reflect different styles and periods in puppetry. BIMP was established as a non-profit organization in 1987 with the goal of preserving the collection of puppets designed and created for over 60 productions staged at the University of Connecticut. The Institute is named for Frank W. Ballard, a world-renowned puppeteer, and founder of the Puppet Arts Program at UConn. Since the opening of the museum, a number of acquisitions were donated from puppetry professionals who wanted to ensure that their collections would be properly appreciated and preserved.
Location:
6 Bourn Place, U-212, Storrs Connecticut 06269
Telephone
860-486-4605 Fax 860-486-4605
Other Art nearby:
(New London) Alva Gallery
(Providence) American Diner Museum
(Easthampton) Andrea Burns Photography
(Providence) Ann-Mary Brown Memorial
(Newport) Arnold Art Store and Gallery
(Torrington) Artwell Gallery
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04/15 Coming to The Storrs area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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