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Introduction
Everything is political – and so is art.
We support, empower and connect racialized and marginalized (RaM) artists and cultural workers who are impacted by structural racism — and work to transform cultural institutions and the wider cultural landscape towards equity and justice.
about us* Illustration by: Héléne Baum-Owoyele
our vision
our visionUnited Networks is committed to a just and equitable cultural landscape
We envision a cultural landscape where racialized and marginalized (RaM) artists and cultural practitioners have visibility, influence, and opportunity — shaping a more inclusive world through their work and perspectives.
By creating spaces of solidarity and advocating for equitable conditions, we cultivate a sector where everyone can thrive.
Garden concept
Photo: Dico Baskoro
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Entering the Garden –Our Approach
We invite everyone to co-create braver spaces where discomfort meets care, diverse experiences are honored, and unlearning and co-learning happen together. Like a garden, this space needs tending and nurturing—through networking events, workshops, public presentations, publications, and creative labs—so new ideas and change can take root.
our actionsThe Soil and Seeds –Our Foundation
Our work grows from rich soil—nourished by ancestral wisdom, community knowledge, and the ongoing effort to transform systems that no longer serve us, shaped by colonization and exclusion. This foundation guides the development of our value-driven work culture and organizational structure, fostering an environment where collective empowerment and cultural transformation can flourish.
our valuesour values
our valuesP.I.S.C.E.S. Principles
Our guiding values “P.I.S.C.E.S.” at a glance:
Political impact
Innovation
Solidarity
Care
Equity
Sustainability (Safety)
our actions
our actionsRooted in community, creativity, and justice
Our six core formats – UN Meet, UN LAB, UNacademy, UN Roundtable, UN@_, and UN Publication – nurture connection, knowledge-sharing, and cultural transformation through every season of growth and change.
UN Meet
a space for connection, visibility, and growing networks – where racialized and marginalized (RaM) artists deepen community work and share strategies for change locally and beyond.
UN LAB
A cross-sector creative laboratory in underserved regions or with underrepresented children and youth — fostering inclusive, community- and dialogue-driven arts or cultural education.
UNacademy
connects discourse with practice by bringing racialized and marginalized (RaM) artists and cultural workers together with policymakers, administrators and institutions to co-create equitable cultural practices.
UN Roundtable
A regular digital space where racialized and marginalized (RaM) artists, cultural workers and their allies connect to share knowledge, develop tools, and strengthen intersectional movements.
UN @__
A format for invitation and intervention — showcasing UN’s work for equity while creating opportunities for racialized and marginalized (RaM) artists to present their work, build visibility, and strengthen community networks.
UN Publication
Brings together community knowledge and analysis to amplify racialized and marginalized (RaM) perspectives and support advocacy for equity and access within the cultural sector.
our alliance
our allianceA Decentralized Alliance for Cultural Change
United Networks currently connects eight partner initiatives across six federal states in Germany – from Bavaria, Berlin, Hamburg, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saxony-Anhalt.
Our decentralized team works collaboratively to implement our shared mission, staying deeply rooted in local contexts while coordinating efforts across regions to ensure a unified, strategic approach towards equity and cultural justice.
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