Art, Jewelry, Rare Collectibles, Unique Experiences, and More
Join Our Online Auction – May 4-6, 2021
When the Center temporarily closed its theatres in March of 2020, more than 70% of the income we earned through ticket sales, event rentals, onsite purchases and educational programming through field trips disappeared. We needed to pivot our programming quickly and increased our digital offerings worldwide to over 87 countries.
To continue expanding our reach, we are excited to announce that we will bring our annual auction online with a new virtual event, CALL TO AUCTION!
The Center for Puppetry Arts is thrilled to take our annual silent auction to new heights and invite all of our wonderful members, supporters and followers from around the world to join in on the fun. This 3-day online event will help us net $100,000 in support of the Center’s mission: to inspire imagination, education and community through the global art of puppetry.
Register today to reserve your spot in this year’s auction!
Here’s just a sample of the kinds of items that will be up for auction in May!
Kermit the Frog Collectibles 
Authentic The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Prop 
Virtual Visit with a Fraggle and Fraggle Rock Collectibles 
The Dark Crystal Collectibles 
Luxury Getaway 
Photo with Rudolph & Friends
#PuppetryATL
Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks of VIP auction items!
About the Center
Our Mission: to inspire imagination, education and community through the global art of puppetry.
Our Vision: To be the premier puppetry center in the world through our performances, museum and educational programming. Click below to learn more.
With an annual budget averaging less than $22 a visitor, the Center reaches a larger audience than the Atlanta Ballet and the Atlanta Opera combined while offering a wider variety of arts experiences at a fraction of the cost. While the majority of the Center’s patrons come from Georgia, the museum is an international attraction for Jim Henson fans and puppetry enthusiasts. Family Series performances are designed to educate, entertain, and engage children ages four and up and their families; New Directions Series performances are curated to challenge audiences, stretch boundaries, and demonstrate the breadth of puppetry as an art form.
The Center’s signature interactive learning initiative is the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, which is designed to be fun and interactive for patrons of all ages. The award-winning Digital Learning program (est. 1998) provides virtual access to the Center and has played a pivotal role in connecting patrons with the Center during the COVID-19 pandemic. This combination of services makes the Center one of most accessible arts institutions in the state and one of the most recognizable childhood experiences irrespective of economic, ethnic, or racial differences.
Leadership Team
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Call to Auction Event Co-Chairs
Debbie Ellis
Sydney Langdon
Gigi Rouland
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Board of Directors
Jeffrey Blake
Margo A. Brinton
Edward P. Cadagin
John T. Chandler, Jr.
R. Michael Dunlap
Judy Garland
Deborah Hicks Ellis
J. Cameron Hardin
Cheryl Henson
Catherine Love Kraft
Sydney Langdon
Susan Pease Langford
Vir Nanda
Russ Owen
Kristi Patterson
Matthew Pritchard
Sundeep Reddy
Dean DuBose Smith
Dana Sugar
Allen W. Yee
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Advisory Council
Robert H. Barnett
Christopher J. Chan
Anne L. Cross
Diane K. Gray
Lo Li Carper
Mary Lynn Realff
Becky Riley
Annie-York Trujillo
Rasmus Wegener
Joan N. Whitcomb
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Development & Marketing Team
Michelle Schweber, Chief Development Officer
Krystal Collier, Development and Events Manager
Bradley Hartman, Grants Manager
Therese Aun, Marketing Director
Daniel Amrhein, Digital Content Manager
Emily Snelling, Marketing Communications Manager
Stephen Mullinax, Design Director
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Auction
Committee
Catherine Love Kraft
Danyelle Briggs
Judy Garland
Kaitlin Ballard
Stephanie Henderson
Susan Langford
Zachary Batson
Want to get involved or learn more?
Please email: Michelle Schweber, Chief Development Officer or Krystal Collier, Development and Events Manager.