Jan 16 2020
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Mar 28 2020
CURRENTLY CLOSED - Jan and Her Friends

CURRENTLY CLOSED - Jan and Her Friends

Presented by Museum of Fine Arts at FSU at Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University

The FSU Museum of Fine Arts is proud to be featuring the art and creativity of Tallahassee-based puppeteer Jan Kaufman in the installation Jan and Her Friends.  The adopted child of a physician, Jan began her career in puppetry arts by taking her dolls apart to see how they worked. Over the years, she has paired her interest in anatomy with degrees in theatre and education, adding a flair for voices and a mission to communicate with children for whom feelings can be frightening.

The result has been a lifetime of Kaufman’s interacting with imaginary cloth and wire personalities to help those who find the real-world intimidating.  Over the years, Jan has brought her friends and her talents to local television programming, a statewide nutrition initiative, Springtime Tallahassee performances, public library reading seminars, children’s hospital services, and Sheriff’s Department workshops on child victims of abuse and how puppets can help.  A performer, researcher, and educator, Jan has traveled to over 100 countries to meet and work with teachers and students, discovering along the way that “there is no need to know their language – the puppets can communicate directly to their little hearts.”

Jan and Her Friends opens on January 16 and runs through March 28, 2020.

Admission Info

Admission is always FREE!

Museum hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-5:00 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00-4:00 p.m.

Metered parking is available on the main level of the Call Street Garage, Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 p.m. After 4:30, and on weekends, all legal spaces are available to visitors.

Dates & Times

2020/01/16 - 2020/03/28

Location Info

Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University

530 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306

Parking Info

ParkMobile pay-to-park is available on the main and lower levels of the Call Street Garage. Visitors may park in any legal space after 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays and all day on Saturdays. Visitors to the Museum are encouraged to wear masks.