Annals of Object Performance: A Conference Celebrating the Contributions of Dr. John Bell

This hybrid international conference celebrates Dr. John Bell’s remarkable contributions to puppetry. Throughout his career, Bell has shaped the field through museum curation, academic scholarship, and community-based performance. Conference presentations by North American and European artists and scholars will highlight Bell’s influential research and productions, culminating in a keynote where he reflects on his decades of performance, curatorship, and scholarship. Together, we’ll honor his legacy and envision a flourishing future for puppetry.

This conference is free to attend in-person or virtually, but registration is required. To learn more about the speakers and schedule and to register to attend in person or virtually, visit https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/bimp-0/john-bell.

This event is co-sponsored by the UConn Humanities Institute. For more information or if you require accommodation to attend a forum, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860.486.8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.