A Day of Cultivating Peace and Community Service

Join us downtown at the Asheville Art Museum to plant the seeds for non-violence, justice, and hope. In celebration of the International Day of Peace, Asheville School students engage with the community to inform, involve, and inspire acts of community service.

You are invited to:

Participate in a moment silence at noon –May Peace Prevail on Earth

Enjoy a student performance and the adjacent happenings at Blue Ridge Pride Fest

Adopt a plan of action and learn about the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Contribute to a collaborative artwork cultivating community connections

Explore our information umbrella to learn about local opportunities to serve 

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire. 

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are an urgent call for action and provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.

Building Culture of Peace rests on the belief that we must treat others as we wish to be treated. A Culture of Peace includes being at peace with oneself, others and the natural world.