Puppetry center to build Jim Henson wing
The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta announced plans Wednesday to build a Jim Henson wing that would include an “institution-changing gift” from the heirs of the Muppets creator: between 500 and 700 puppets, props, sketches, films, videos and other pieces.
The gift is contingent on the center raising money to build the wing, officials said. They are launching a capital campaign toward that end but did not initially disclose how much money they need.
The Henson family has “given us the opportunity to make the center into an international destination,” said Vince Anthony, executive director of the 29-year-old facility.
The center already has a Kermit the Frog puppet on display and will begin showing other Muppet characters and Henson creations in September.
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