Extraordinary Puppetry, Storytelling, & Spirit: New Art Cent

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Hours:	M – F, 9-5; Sat & Sun, 1-5.
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Exhibits

Visitors of all ages will be inspired by the extraordinary characters, puppets, worlds, and stories created from otherwise ordinary materials in this exhibition featuring:

- the mystical hand puppets and magical book illustrations of Ashley Bryan;

- the larger-than-life paper-mache characters of Bread & Puppet Theatre;

- an interactive theatre marionette stage set by painters Donald Saaf & Julia Zanes;

- Jeff Sias's contemporary toy theatre along with miniature paper toy theatres and

- Indian shadow puppets from the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry.

The exhibit includes exciting interactive spaces within the galleries and the New Art Center welcomes all to come be inspired, create, and perform your own work!

WEBSITE

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www.newartcenter.org/exhibitions/index.html

LOCATION

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61 Washington Park, Newton, map
Phone: (617) 964-3424

The nearest T stop to the New Art Center is Newton Highlands on the Green Line (D/Riverside), then take the #59 North bus on Walnut Street, exit at CVS. Call the MBTA at (617) 722-3200 for schedules and fare information. The NAC is also accessible from the Mass.Pike, Route 128, or the Newtonville stop on the commuter rail (Framingham line.)