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Teaneck Announces Its First Poet Laureate
July 10, 2023
If you attended Puffin’s Faith Ringgold Exhibition Opening earlier this year, you were lucky enough to have witnessed the very talented Scott Pleasants perform some of his poetry. Now, he has been named Teaneck’s first Poet Laureate. Congratulations Scott! Check out this article about his plans for township literary programs, Read More
Puffin Holiday Hours
July 1, 2023
The offices of The Puffin Foundation and Cultural Forum will be closed from 7/1-7/4. We hope you all have a safe and fun Independence Day Read More
Watch the 2023 ALBA/Puffin Award Ceremony
June 16, 2023
An award ceremony was held on May 6 in New York City to honor the 2023 ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism recipient, Indigenous Women Rising (IWR). One of the largest monetary awards for human rights in the world, the ALBA/Puffin Award is a $100,000 cash prize granted annually by ALBA and the Puffin Foundation to Read More
Puffin Closed for Juneteenth
June 16, 2023
Our offices will be closed Monday, June 19th. Have a wonderful weekend! As Puffin acknowledges Juneteenth, we commemorate past triumphs while acknowledging the current obstacles. Furthermore, we pledge to strive for a future that is fair and just for everyone, with a particular emphasis on the well-being of Black Americans. Read More
Memorial Day Weekend Hours
May 26, 2023
For most people, Memorial Day means “Fun Three-Day Weekend.” And while we are excited for the day off, we also want to take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the those who died in service of our country. Read More
Tickets on Sale now for 2022 Puffin Prize Celebration
March 21, 2023
On May 1st, Type Media Center and The Puffin Foundation will honor Heather Booth with the prestigious Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship for her lifelong activism and organizing for progressive causes. The night will feature a cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, small plates, and a chance to reconnect with a community of writers, activists, Read More
“The Art of Faith Ringgold” Opening February 26th
February 8, 2023
On February 26th at 4:00pm the Puffin Cultural Forum will be presenting an exhibition of printed works and textiles by renowned Englewood-based artist Faith Ringgold. This show is in collaboration with Gallery Bergen’s upcoming show Faith Ringgold: Coming to Jones Road. Opening will feature a musical performance from Nioka Workman of the Firey String Sistas and poetry Read More
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives & The Puffin Foundation announce the 2023 Alba/Puffin Award Winner
January 27, 2023
Fifty years after Roe v. Wade, the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) announces that the 2023 ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism will go to Indigenous Women Rising (IWR). One of the largest monetary awards for human rights in the world, the ALBA/Puffin Award is a $100,000 cash prize granted Read More
Remembering Victor Navasky (1932–2023)
January 27, 2023
The Puffin Foundation deeply mourns the passing of Victor Navasky. Our collaborations with Victor date back more than 20 years when Puffin jointly began the Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship (now called The Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship) with The Nation Magazine where he was both Editor and Publisher. Our current support of Read More
21 Film Series + Indie Lens Pop-Up
January 24, 2023
The Teaneck International Film Festival and Puffin are happy to announce a partnership with NJ-PBS in the Indie Lens Pop-Up series. We’re adding three short films (one each to be included) for each of the three upcoming Indie Lens screenings. The shorts are part of the “21 film series.” The 21 Read More