The International Association of Puppetry-Friendly Cities (AVIAMA), founded in 2012, unites cities and local governments from around the world that share a deep commitment to the art of puppetry. Convinced of the importance of culture in local development, AVIAMA member cities support puppetry through festivals, museums, theatres, and performing companies that strengthen their cultural identity and international visibility.
Together, these cities form a global network of cooperation and exchange, working to promote creativity, research, and innovation in the puppetry arts. For the 8th consecutive year, AVIAMA is launching its “Puppets and Mobility” International Grants, a programme designed to support mobility for artists, researchers, and professionals in the field of puppetry.
These grants aim to facilitate travel and accommodation, often the main obstacles to embrace creative and research projects, and to encourage artistic collaboration across borders.
The AVIAMA International Grants aim to:
- Support the creation of new works by emerging artists and innovative companies.
- Encourage research projects that contribute to the evolution of puppetry.
- Promote training and professional development in the field of puppetry arts.
The grants are open to individuals and organisations worldwide.
There is no age limit, although the Jury will give special consideration to students and young professionals. Projects should preferably be developed in one of AVIAMA’s member cities, but exceptional proposals from other locations may also be considered.
