• UNIMA – (UNion Internationale de la MArionnette) is a Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to UNESCO bringing together people from around the world who contribute to the development of the art of puppetry with the objective of using this art in the pursuit of human values such as peace and mutual understanding between peoples regardless of race, political or religious convictions and differences in culture, in accordance with the respect for fundamental human rights as defined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights of December 10th 1948.

• UNIMA-USA - In 1966, with more than one hundred members of UNIMA in the United States, UNIMA-USA was formed with Jim Henson as its first chairman.  The organization’s mission is to link puppeteers nationally and internationally, publish information on and for the field, offer support and technical assistance for professional puppeteers through seminars, conferences, and symposia; stimulate the general public’s interest in the art of puppetry; and promote the visibility of American puppeteers all over the world.

• Jim Henson Foundation - Since 1982, the Jim Henson Foundation has made over 600 grants for the development of new works of contemporary American puppet theater. Each year the number of applicants and the scope of their artistic vision continues to grow. We are proud to support the extraordinary work of so many fine artists.

• The O’Neill National Puppetry Conference - For eight days each summer, puppet artists have the opportunity to explore various performance styles through workshops and rehearsals, master classes, and individual critique sessions. The Conference culminates with two public performances, featuring works which explore the extraordinary range and power of the puppet.

• The Center for Puppetry Arts - The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure – a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops and the hands-on Museum, as well as Distance Learning and Outreach Programs.

• Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry - The Ballard Museum is open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon to 5 p.m., or by appointment.
  

• Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers - Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers is composed of creative aritists who have a desire to network with other Christian artists. Our first name is Fellowship. We are open to sharing all ideas, scripts, patterns, etc. to help one another share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

• Institut International de la Marionnette - The International Institute of Puppetry is a training center, creation and research . It is designed as both a space of thoughts related to contemporary art and as a conservatory dedicated to the history and expertise of an art born of tradition.

• International Festival of Animated Objects -  This biennial festival of mask and puppetry takes place March 9-13, 2011.

• Puppeteers UK (United Kingdom) – Home of Puppets Online puppeteers directory and events listings puppetry organisations puppetry news.

• Ontario Puppetry Association - The OPA is a non-profit corporation which supports the work of puppeteers of all styles and at all levels of expertise.

• Association Québécoise des Marionnettistes (Association of Quebec) - Founded in 1981, the AQM was born from the will of the puppeteers to set up an organization dedicated to the recognition and development of puppetry in Quebec. AQM site offers you the opportunity to learn about this art as practiced in Quebec. You can find companies and individuals who are members of the association and consult some articles in the newsletter of the AQM. Your comments are welcome.
  

• PINZ – Puppetry Info New Zealand - PINZ is a means of exchanging information regarding performances, workshops, gatherings, international festivals information and the history of the NZ puppet theatre. We encourage the growth of the art of the puppet by means of liaison with UNIMA and Puppeteers of America.

• Animations Online - Animations is a quarterly online magazine run by the Puppet Centre Trust. It is a voice for contemporary puppetry and related arts, offering discussion and debate, reviews, and news from the puppet community and elsewhere. It’s an essential read for anyone interested in puppetry in all its diverse manifestations. Animations Online aims to represent the full spectrum of professional practice, from traditional puppetry to experimental visual theatre using puppetry or animation.

• E-Mail Discussion List: Puptcrit is an independent list serve. Subcribers discuss many aspects of puppetry. All posts on puptcrit are in an archive listed by month and year. Go to Puptcript Archives to read about topics under discussion. Posts for July 2002 are listed as pupcrit.0207, for August 2002 puptcrit 0208 and so on. Click on the month and you will see all the subject lines for the month.

• The Puppetry Home Page: The Puppetry Home Page is webmastered by Rose Sage and is one of the best for on-line puppetry resources.