Becoming Modern: U.S. Puppetry in the Twentieth Century

Learn about the puppeteer Frank Ballard considered the best in Connecticut

with Ray DiCapua, Professor of Sculpture and Drawing at UConn

Learn from local photographer Milton Levin

A beloved UConn tradition!

Designed for ages 4-10

Celebrate President’s Day Weekend with a walk-through and discussion around the exhibition, Exploring America at 250

with Monica Bock, UConn Professor of Sculpture and Ceramic Art

Learn about diverse Muslim cultures

Learn expressive techniques in watercolors

A free event

Takes place Friday (4PM-8PM) and Saturday (9:30AM-4PM)

Examining the work of Dr. Claudia Orenstein and Tim Cusack

Master class and concert

Open House & Community Conversation

Learn about the Sicilian Puppet Theater of Agrippino Manteo

Taking Care: Puppets & Their Collectors

A virtual event

Free but tickets required

Free but tickets required

Free but tickets required

Behind the scenes of the award-winning “Feel Your Best Self” project

A conversation with the artist, Jumaadi

Learn about Matthew Brady

Celebrating Art by Women

Part 1 of a 2-part series

Join in this unique tradition!

Join in this unique tradition!

Last event of the Fall 2021 Puppet Forum series

See the Ballard Institute’s newest exhibit