Detroit Puppet Company

In Detroit, Detroit Puppet Company is a performing arts organization focused on puppetry and community-based programming. It creates and presents puppetry with artists from Detroit and beyond. Its work includes contemporary puppetry presentations, commissioned work by Detroit artists, community collaborations, and activities that bring cultural programming into neighborhood spaces. The company also offers professional development opportunities for artists in Detroit and Hamtramck. Performances and programs have served families and other audience members, with the majority of events since 2018 free to the public. Community engagement includes collaborative projects and initiatives developed with local residents. The organization began in 2015 as a grassroots art and performance space and has expanded to include multiple arts programs and place-keeping initiatives.