Inspired! Jim Henson at Maryland
Inspired! Jim Henson at Maryland
A window into the profound impact Jim Henson’s experiences on campus had on his creative and professional development, laying the foundation for a remarkable career that included the creation of the Muppets and beyond. Featured are 25 pieces of original art created by Henson, theatrical programs and ephemera, photographs, and an interactive digital archive of Henson’s sketchbooks, student projects, and press clippings from The Jim Henson Company Archives, Special Collections in Performing Arts, and UMD’s University Archives. Video clips from the 1950s and 1960s demonstrate the breadth of Henson’s genius, already evident in his early work on local Washington television.
Visitors to the exhibit can also stop at the Stamp Student Union to visit the Jim Henson Statue, view material in "The Jim Henson Works" digital video collection in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, learn about the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies’ Jim Henson Scholarship for Puppetry and puppet artist residency, and throughout the year, attend Henson programs across campus.
Press Contacts:
Vincent J. Novara vnovara@umd.edu
Special Collections in Performing Arts
Karen Falk kfalk@henson.com
The Jim Henson Legacy