"We All Rise Together When There Is Peace and Love"

“We All Rise Together When There Is Peace and Love” 
A Community Art Piece by Artie Sandstone

On June 8, 2025, one week after the June 1 antisemitic terror attack shook our community, more than 15,000 people gathered on Pearl Street for the Boulder Jewish Festival. Together, the community chose resilience, culture, and unity in the face of tragedy.

In response, artist Artie Sandstone joined the festival, where he envisioned and created a participatory artwork that served as a space for healing and hope. Over the course of five hours, more than 500 individuals added their names, thoughts, and prayers. Every message became a thread in a larger tapestry of peace, love, and shared strength.

As the piece "We All Rise Together When There Is Peace and Love" took shape, some of the written expressions were intentionally layered and painted over, yet their presence remains. Each message lives within the work, representing the voices and emotions of a community standing together in unity.

The photos included here document parts of the artwork’s journey, revealing the collective effort and emotion behind its creation. This piece serves as a reminder that when we look past our differences—religion, race, gender, beliefs, politics, and more—we uncover the profound human power of connection.

Together, we rise.

With gratitude to Artie Sandstone, who generously donated this beautiful and moving work to the Boulder JCC, to all who participated, and to the community that continues to lead with compassion, courage, and love.

VIEW THE PROCESS VIDEO HERE  READ THE DAILY CAMERA NEWS ARTICLE HERE