Support the Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts keeps puppetry alive and thriving because of patrons and supporters like YOU. Your gifts enable us to present a year-round calendar of cultural and educational experiences. From programs like Membership and the 1978 Society to Annual Fund donations honoring a loved one, you can choose a way to support the Center that is right for you!
Explore All the Ways to Give
Support the Wonder
Donate Now
Your gift helps inspire imagination, preserve puppetry traditions, and create unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.
Be Part of Our Community
Become a Member
Members are the first to hear, first to see, and first to experience the best of the Center for Puppetry Arts!
Gifts the Keep Giving
Give a Gift Membership
Give the gift of creativity, storytelling, and year-round experiences with a Membership to the Center for Puppetry Arts.
Be a Sustainer
Join the 1978 Society
Belong to something extraordinary. 1978 Society Members enable the Center to deliver on its mission and experience a deeper connection to all that goes on in front of the curtain and behind the scenes.
Give What's Needed Most
Purchase from the Wish List
Support our artists, educators, and programs by purchasing much-needed supplies directly from our curated wish list.
One Gift. Endless Possibilities.
Give a Gift Voucher
Let your recipient choose their own adventure, from world-class performances and museum experiences to classes, camps, public programs, and more.
Plan Your Next Outing
Get Your Tickets Today
Purchasing tickets is a great way to show your support for the Center for Puppetry Arts! Explore what’s coming up next on our packed calendar of fully-staged puppet theater performances, museum exhibitions, classes, workshops, camps, and special events.
Support the String Fling Gala and Auction
Learn How You Can Be Involved
Sponsor, attend, bid, donate wine or auction packages, or volunteer to help make String Fling 2027 a night of impact and imagination for the Center for Puppetry Arts.
Donate Auction Items
Our annual fundraiser is promoted to 350+ attendees and our entire email list. Donating auction items is a great way to get publicity for your business and support a great cause! To donate, contact us or call 404.881.5118. Items include:
Chef’s dinners, wine tastings and gift cards
Vacations and behind-the-scenes experiences
Jewelry, art, and other luxury goods
Sports tickets or autographed memorabilia
Your Support Brings Puppetry to Life
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Center for Puppetry Arts relies on support from generous donors to make our programs possible. Every field trip and classroom experience, every performance, and every piece of history shared depends on the time and resources. Your generosity is so greatly appreciated!
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