Led by Artists & Arts Organizations
United Artists of Detroit is a self-led network of artists, arts administrators and arts organizations that advocate for a strong creative economy in support of the arts in Detroit by providing the tools and resources needed to support one another as artists.
Mission
United Artists of Detroit is a network of artists, arts administrators and art organizations advocating for a sustainable, creative economy and support for the arts in Detroit.
Vision
United Artists of Detroit advocates for a strong creative economy that supports the arts in Detroit.
As a membership-based organization, we do this by providing artists tools and resources needed to support one another as an artist community.
Values
United Artists of Detroit believes that Artists have a right to thrive.
- UAD functions as a democracy
- UAD is committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion.
- UAD is led by- and for- Artists and Arts organizations
Artists United
There has never been a more critical time for the voices of Artists to be uplifted and heard. Artists help shape our world and help us to remember what it means to be human. Humanity is our greatest resource and our greatest responsibility.
As working artists and creative professionals, we envision a more equitable process for our valuable contributions to the economy. United Artists of Detroit provides artists with resources and advocacy tools to help reshape the way in which we interact with one another and other professional sectors.