The Cost of War through Art

"The Human Cost of War"
Photo by Erik Abderhalden

NEW JERSEY - The Puffin Foundation is reaching out to people of faith and artists to help create an exhibit on the rising costs of war. Since 2001, the U.S. has spent over $1 trillion on war in Iraq, Afghanistan and related countries and over 32,000 U.S. troops have been wounded or killed. The public art exhibit by people in the New Jersey-New York area will run from March 6 through April 8.

The mission of the Puffin Foundation is, "to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations that are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy." In keeping with its mission to address social concerns, they are currently soliciting works of art that focus specifically on the human and/or the financial costs of war. There will be a screening of all submissions because of space concerns. For more information, inquiries, or to submit work, write to Thecostsofwar@gmail.com.

The Costs of War exhibit and event are co-sponsored by Military Families Speak Out, Bergen County; Veterans For Peace, Chapter 21 NJ; NJ Peace Action; The Teaneck Peace Vigil, and a host of other organizations. Puffin Foundation is also encouraging additional groups, including houses of worship to become co-sponsors.