The Peace Project Kicks Off in Providence

The Peace Project Kicks Off in Providence

Combining the efforts of local organizations, educational institutions, prominent community organizers and influential individuals, The Peace Project is a month-long celebration of peace in Providence manifested in art exhibits throughout the city. In support of the annual celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace, the exhibits will take place in Providence at the URI Providence Campus Gallery, the Providence Art Windows and the First Unitarian Church of Providence.

“Art can inspire us, move us; it helps us to see the world in a fresh way. Opening us up to new ways of thinking about peace through art is the focus of this new year-long collaborative effort by several Providence art, peace and educational organizations,” said Steven Pennell, Coordinator of the URI Providence Arts and Culture Program. “We’re delighted to be working with all these groups to create and exhibit art about peace, an important issue for each of us and for our world.”

Exhibitions will be on display September 1-30 and are free and open to the public.

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Pictured: Sculpture of Anne Mimi Sammis and the "In Our Family" exhibit from the Family Diversity Project