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

A community celebration, free and open to everyone!