FAQ

  • Please click the book now button and fill out the booking inquiry form. After the form is submitted, ArtJoy will reach out to you through email or text. Any additional questions go to the Contact Us page or email info@artjoy.org.

    Once you have filled out the form:

    1. We schedule a quick call or email exchange

    2. We send a proposal and quote

    3. We finalize a contract

    4. A deposit secures your date

    5. We handle the magic ✨

  • We work with:

    • Festivals & fairs

    • Schools & universities

    • Museums & arts centers

    • City events & parades

    • Corporate events & team building

    • Environmental & community organizations

    • Fundraisers & special celebrations

    We offer:

    • Giant puppet shows

    • Roving puppet performances

    • Parades & processions

    • Interactive installations

    • Hands-on workshops

    • Assemblies & educational programs

    • Custom-designed performances and experiences

  • Yes. ArtJoy / Giant Puppets Save the World is fully insured through Specialty Insurance.
     We can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing your organization or venue upon request

  • We are based in Nevada City, California, and regularly travel throughout:

    • Northern California

    • The Bay Area

    • Sierra Foothills & Tahoe

    • Oregon and the West Coast

    • National and international events (with sufficient lead time and budget)

    Travel fees may apply depending on distance and logistics.

  • We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for:

    • Spring, summer, and fall festival season

    • School calendar dates

    • Major public events

    For large or custom projects, 2–6 months advance notice is ideal. For smaller events, we may be able to accommodate shorter timelines depending on availability.

  • Pricing varies depending on:

    • Type of event

    • Number and size of puppets

    • Number of performers

    • Length of performance

    • Travel and setup requirements

    • Whether it is a show, parade, installation, or workshop

    We create custom quotes for each event.
    We also work with a wide range of budgets and can often suggest creative options to fit your needs.

  • Depending on the event, a booking may include:

    • Giant puppets and/or hand puppets

    • Professional puppeteers and performers

    • Live music (in some configurations)

    • Set-up and strike

    • Audience interaction

    • Optional educational or participatory components

    Details are always clearly outlined in your proposal and contract.

  • Yes. Education is a core part of our mission.

    We offer:

    • School assemblies

    • Classroom workshops

    • Artist talks

    • Puppet-making workshops

    • Environmental education programs

    • STEAM / art-integrated learning experiences

    All programs can be tailored to age group, curriculum, and learning goals.

  • Often, yes! Depending on the format, participation may include:

    • Helping operate puppets

    • Parade participation

    • Interactive storytelling

    • Q&A and behind-the-scenes learning

    • Hands-on making workshops

    We design each experience to be engaging, safe, and appropriate for the audience and setting.

  • Space needs vary depending on the project:

    • Some roving puppets work in tight spaces

    • Installations and parades may require larger footprints (often 30–75 feet long for bigger setups)

    • Indoor or outdoor spaces can both work

    We will assess your site and make recommendations during planning.

  • Yes. Our work is family-friendly, joyful, and designed for public spaces.
    We use:

    • Lightweight, safe materials

    • Trained puppeteers

    • Clear safety protocols for crowds and movement

  • Our puppets are built primarily from:

    • Recycled and upcycled materials

    • Bamboo, reed, wood, and lightweight frames

    • Papier-mâché

    • Sustainably sourced silk and fabrics

    Sustainability is a core value of our work.

  • Yes. We specialize in custom projects for:

    • Cities and organizations

    • Museums and institutions

    • Environmental campaigns

    • Festivals and special initiatives

    Custom projects include design, fabrication, training, and performance plans, and are quoted separately.

    To book a custom puppet, go to the custom puppet page and fill out the form or contact info@artjoy.org

  • Yes. Typically:

    • A 50% deposit is required to secure the date

    The balance is due before or on the event date (details in your contract)

  • Cancellation terms are outlined clearly in the contract and vary depending on how close to the event date the cancellation occurs and how much preparation has already been done.

  • Complete the Book Now form or contact us through ArtJoy.org with:

    • Your event date

    • Location

    • Type of event

    • General idea of what you’re looking for

    • Your budget range (if known)

    We’ll take it from there.