Program areas at Green Feather Foundation
Live puppetry productions and related programming: the Foundation commissions, produces, and presents original live theatrical works featuring puppets while organizing performances at schools, community centers, museums, festivals and similar venues for diverse audiences of all ages. The Foundation offers educational programs to accompany performance of the works. All educational activities and workshops are offered free of charge or for a minimal fee.
Puppetry filmmaking and digital programming: through its handmade puppet dreams film series, the Foundation works with independent artists to develop their handmade craft into works specifically designed for the screen. The Foundation commissions and produces short puppet films in a diverse range of styles. By commissioning and distributing new films, the Foundation supports artists working in this medium and raises awareness and appreciation of puppetry as an art form.
Cultural education programs and outreach: the Foundation conducts cultural educational activities that center around the themes of protecting the environment and preserving indigenous culture, history and traditions.
Workshop income - fees paid by program participants and from venue host for educational workshops on topics of puppetry, environment and art.
Hmpd distribution - fees from screenings of short puppet films at various live events.
Ajijaak on turtle island tour income - a theatrical tour of a live puppetry production, entitled "ajijaak on turtle island" that was performed at six venues across the united states: the shows covers topics of puppetry, crane ecology, and native american arts and cultures.
Facility rental fee - the rental fee was paid by the jim henson Foundation to provide a week of rehearsal space and creative support for independent puppet artists to develop new creative works.