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!
Ways to Support the Center
Become a Member
By becoming a Member, you are the first to hear, first to see, and first to experience the best of the Center for Puppetry Arts. Discounts, reciprocal benefits, and special events make you part of our community.
Join the 1978 Society
Help sustain the Center's ability to deliver on its mission and receive specially curated benefits that encourage a deeper personal connection and the opportunity to share special memories with friends and family.
Purchase from Our Wishlist
Support the Center for Puppetry Arts by purchasing items from our curated wishlist to help us with our programming needs such as equipment and supplies.
Give the Gift of Membership
Shower your friends or family with a creative present that keeps giving all year round. Gift Memberships are valid for 1 year at the point of the recipient's redemption.
Popular Ways to Support the Center
There are numerous ways to donate. Give a general donation, pick a specific fund, sponsor a show, or talk to our team about options that provide employee engagement and community visibility.
What to learn more? Contact the Development Team.
Annual & Programming Sponsorship
Great for corporations! Sponsor a series, seasonal events calendar, or a show, and receive benefits ranging from logo visibility to customized employee experiences.
Field Trip Fund
With your help, we offer over 50,000 deeply discounted (sometimes free) tickets each year to school and community groups, so all children can experience the imagination and wonder of puppetry.
Museum Acquisition Fund
These funds go toward growing our collection of puppets to ensure icons from popular culture, examples of contemporary artistry, and cultures from around the world are represented and conserved.
Thanks to Your Field Trip Donations
Without the ... school discount you provided, I'm pretty sure very few of our parents could afford for their child to go. We're very appreciative. Today was the first time most (if not all) of our students have been to the Center and they all want to go back!
-Kindergarten Teacher, Birney Elementary School
Best Field Trip Ever
"Dear Puppetry Center, Thank you for that puppet show. My favorite part was making the puppets. I really love watching the Billy Goats Gruff and other tales. You people made this the best field trip I ever had."
-Kevonna, a student
Teachers Love Us
Thank you so much for the amazing experience…. We’re so impressed with the Center for Puppetry Arts’ level of commitment toward making the experience enjoyable for all students.
-Michelle, The Lionheart School
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
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