S.P.E.A.K. (Sharing Poetic Expressions, Artistry, and Knowledge) is a monthly poetry and arts gathering housed at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, New Jersey. For several years, SPEAK has served as both an open mic and a writer’s workshop space, cultivating a community where artists not only share their work, but also engage in meaningful dialogue about it.

 

A defining feature of SPEAK is our commitment to reflection and feedback, performers are invited not just to be heard, but to hear how their words have resonated, sparked questions, or created connection. Each event begins with a Writer’s Circle workshop designed to nurture craft, encourage experimentation, and build trust among participants.

 

Rooted in the belief that poetry is both expression and exchange, SPEAK exists to amplify voices, deepen understanding, and serve the broader community through artistry, conversation, and collective growth.