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'''The Jim Henson Legacy''' is a non-profit organization founded in [[1992]] that seeks to further the appreciation of Jim Henson as an artist. The Legacy hosts periodic screenings, exhibits and live appearances that celebrate Henson's work. They are also involved in locating examples of Henson's work that are not yet part of the Jim Henson Company Archives.
 
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'''The Jim Henson Legacy''' is a non-profit organization founded in [[1992]] that seeks to further the appreciation of [[Jim Henson]] as an artist. The Legacy hosts periodic [[:Category:Events|screenings]], [[:Category:Exhibits|exhibits]] and [[:Category:Live Appearances|live appearances]] that celebrate Henson's work. They are also involved in locating examples of Henson's work that are not yet part of [[the Jim Henson Company Archives]].
[[Craig Shemin]], who serves on the Legacy board, has been particularly active in bringing archival footage to public attention. Shemin designed the extras on the 2005 [[Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas]] DVD, and he has set up events at the [[Museum of Television and Radio]] and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
 
   
 
[[Craig Shemin]], who serves on the Legacy board, has been particularly active in bringing archival footage to public attention. Shemin designed the extras on the [[Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (video)|2005 ''Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas'' DVD]], and he has set up events at [[The Paley Center for Media]], [[Brooklyn Academy of Music]] and the [[Museum of the Moving Image]].
   
 
==Mission==
 
==Mission==
 
{{quote|Established in 1993, The Jim Henson Legacy was created by family and friends in response to the extraordinary interest in the life and work of Jim Henson. The organization is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Jim Henson’s contributions to the worlds of puppetry, television, motion pictures, special effects and media technology.<br>By making Jim’s creative body of work available to the public through presentations and exhibits, the Legacy will share the power of his art, his imagination and his positive view of life with generations to come.<ref>[http://www.jimhensonlegacy.org/AboutTheLegacy.htm jimhensonlegacy.org: About the Legacy]</ref>}}
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"Established in 1993, The Jim Henson Legacy was created by family and friends in response to the extraordinary interest in the life and work of Jim Henson. The organization is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Jim Henson’s contributions to the worlds of puppetry, television, motion pictures, special effects and media technology.
 
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"By making Jim’s creative body of work available to the public through presentations and exhibits, the Legacy will share the power of his art, his imagination and his positive view of life with generations to come."
 
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==Officers and Board of Directors==
 
==Officers and Board of Directors==
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:Founder: [[Jane Henson]]
 
:President: [[Craig Shemin]]
 
:Vice President: [[Fran Brill]]
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:Treasurer: Thea Hambright
 
:Secretary: [[Rollie Krewson]]
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:Associate Secretary: [[Karen Falk]]
 
:Executive Director: [[Bonnie Erickson]]
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:Directors: [[Lauren Attinello]], Al Gottesman, [[Heather Henson]], [[Arthur Novell]]
   
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==Sources==
President: [[Al Gottesman]]
 
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Vice President: [[Bonnie Erickson]]
 
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Treasurer: [[Dick Wedemeyer]]
 
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Secretary: [[Craig Shemin]]
 
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Executive Director: [[Arthur Novell]]
 
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Directors: [[Jane Henson]], [[Fran Brill]], [[Karen Falk]], [[Thea Hambright]], [[Heather Henson]]
 
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==External links==
 
==External links==
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[http://www.jimhensonlegacy.org/ The Jim Henson Legacy Website]
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* [http://www.jimhensonlegacy.org/ The Jim Henson Legacy Website]
 
[[Category:Non-Profit Organizations|Jim Henson Foundation, The]]
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The Jim Henson Legacy is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 that seeks to further the appreciation of Jim Henson as an artist. The Legacy hosts periodic screenings, exhibits and live appearances that celebrate Henson's work. They are also involved in locating examples of Henson's work that are not yet part of the Jim Henson Company Archives.

Craig Shemin, who serves on the Legacy board, has been particularly active in bringing archival footage to public attention. Shemin designed the extras on the 2005 Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas DVD, and he has set up events at The Paley Center for Media, Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Museum of the Moving Image.

Mission

β€œEstablished in 1993, The Jim Henson Legacy was created by family and friends in response to the extraordinary interest in the life and work of Jim Henson. The organization is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Jim Henson’s contributions to the worlds of puppetry, television, motion pictures, special effects and media technology.
By making Jim’s creative body of work available to the public through presentations and exhibits, the Legacy will share the power of his art, his imagination and his positive view of life with generations to come.[1]”

Officers and Board of Directors

Founder: Jane Henson
President: Craig Shemin
Vice President: Fran Brill
Treasurer: Thea Hambright
Secretary: Rollie Krewson
Associate Secretary: Karen Falk
Executive Director: Bonnie Erickson
Directors: Lauren Attinello, Al Gottesman, Heather Henson, Arthur Novell

Sources

External links