OUR SPACE
Our space at 219 Augusta Ave is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Kensington Market Neighbourhood. Perfect for small rehearsals, puppet creation, community gatherings, serious puppet business meetings and so much more.
Available for rental by the hour or by the day, The Puppetry Exchange is the perfect place to bring your next puppet project to life. We also offer a residency program for puppeteers, check out the details and how to apply below!
The Details
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An open-concept main space that can be set up as a workspace, meeting room, rehearsal room, small gallery or presentation room with up to 30 seats.
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A functional utility kitchen.
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A tool room with access to a wide selection of tools for creation projects (this area requires training for usage).
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A shaded back patio with ample seating.
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Street level, storefront entrance.
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Top notch air conditioning.
The generosity of our donors allows us to provide rental rates on a sliding scale, with priority given to puppeteers and community artists.
For rental inquiries, please click the button below.
Puppeteer Residency Program
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Are you a puppeteer with big ideas and no space to execute them? You've come to the right place. We're piloting a residency program for puppeteers and image-based theatre artists and we want you!
What you'll need to apply:
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An idea for a project you want to work on.
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A timeline for said project.
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Some information about yourself and your puppetry practice.
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A resume.
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Some support material.
Applications will open soon so check back here or follow us on social media to keep up to date.