Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Looking at the Human and Economic Costs of War Through the Arts


"Costs of War" poem by Jan Barry, calligraphy by Drew Cameron of 
Combat Papermakers, hand-printed on paper made with military uniforms

Exhibition at Puffin Cultural Forum

March 15 – April 14

The exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photographs, poetry, dioramas and posters by veterans and civilians includes Combat Paper artwork by Robynn Murray, featured in the Oscar-nominated film, Poster Girl.

The exhibition is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Thursdays
12-4 pm

Cultural Program

Sunday, March 20

3 - 4 pm     Reception – meet the artists and writers
4 – 6 pm    The Costs of War – seen through poetry, dance, and song

                 Puffin Cultural Forum
            20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ 07666
               (parking and public transportation available)


              The exhibition is sponsored by:
             Military Families Speak Out, Bergen County;
             Veterans For Peace, Chapter 21 NJ;
              Vietnam Veterans Against the War,NJ chapter;
              People’s Organization for Progress, Bergen County;
              NJ Peace Action, Bergen County Grassroots, 
              Bergen County Green Party,
              Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,
              Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice,
              Teaneck Peace Vigil, Leonia Vigil Group,
              NYC School of the Americas Watch.

           For more information: TheCostsofWar@gmail.com
           or the Puffin Cultural Forum, (201) 836-8923.