We believe in the transformative power of collaborative art to unite and create lasting change

  • When people engage in creative collaboration, making collective decisions and working together to create something larger than life, a magical transformation occurs. This process opens eyes, changes minds, and has the power to create lasting change. We believe art and creativity hold profound power to unite people and foster peace. We envision a future where collaborative art-making is widely embraced as a tool to bridge divides and rekindle our shared humanity.

  • At the United Painting Foundation, we unite individuals through large-scale public art projects. Our approach emphasizes the creative process to build connections, understanding, and inclusivity. We create collaborative projects that foster collective efforts and a sense of community. Through evolving methodologies, we empower people and communities to reclaim public spaces, fostering belonging, pride, and shared purpose.

  • Humanity & Collective Effort:

    Emphasizing the uniting power of working together.

    Inclusivity and Equality:

    Ensuring everyone feels welcome and respected.

    Empowerment and Community Building:

    Strengthening individual and collective bonds.

    Local Engagement:

    Crafting projects around the community and its goals, qualities, and values.

    Ethical Practices & Accountability:

    Operating transparently with social responsibility.

    Adaptability & Flexibility:

    Embracing experimentation and the impact of temporary projects.

    Knowledge Sharing:

    Inspiring others by sharing methodologies and stories.

    Integrity & Activism:

    Staying true to values and challenging oppressive systems.

    Sustainability & Financial Independence:

    Generating income to support the mission.

  • Process Over Outcome:

    Valuing the journey and collaborative effort over the final result.

    Flexibility and Resilience:

    Embracing adaptability and the impact of temporary projects.

    Empathy and Support:

    Fostering a safe and nurturing environment for all participants.

    Trust-Based Operations:

    A non-conventional approach relying on trust and respect.

    Commitment to Learning:

    Embracing a culture of continuous improvement, learning from each project, and evolving our methodologies.

    Active Engagement:

    Encouraging active participation and meaningful involvement in all our projects.

  • Use art for social activism and positive change.

    Launch and support collaborative global art projects that unite communities.

    Create connection spaces promoting understanding and mutual respect.

    Encourage cultural exchange and celebration of diverse identities.

    Ensure projects empower individuals and promote inclusivity.

    Engage and educate youth through creative outlets.

    Provide resources to help others start their own collaborative projects.

    Achieve financial autonomy through art sales to sustain the mission.

  • We believe in 'walking the walk' – our dedication is evident in the paint on our hands. By embracing the collective process, we aim to unlock a sense of humanity and demonstrate the power of creating something beautiful and meaningful together.


    We are committed to transforming our vision and mission into reality through concrete actions and initiatives, including:


    Initiating and realizing collaborative art projects in line with our core values.

    Allocating resources locally and efficiently to ensure sustainability

    Building strong partnerships with local communities and stakeholders

    Actively advocating for social change, using art as a platform to address social issues and challenge oppressive systems.

    Offering educational programs, training sessions, and workshops to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to start their own projects.

    Sharing our methodologies, stories, and best practices

    Raising awareness about the power of art and creativity in promoting social change

    Engaging in discourse, hold lectures, interviews and social media platforms.

    Use review and evaluation to assess impact and improve methodologies.

    Staying adaptable and open to new ideas, constantly learning and evolving to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

our organization

We are a small organisation by choice. Low overhead keeps us flexible, so we can focus on the quality and impact of our projects instead of the growth of our organisation. At our larger projects we install a pop-up HQ onsite, otherwise work remotely. We keep a storage unit for our materials.

  • Terra Dakota Stein

    CHAIR

  • Yara Saïd

    SECRETARY

  • Hanneke Metselaar

    TREASURER

  • Osasu Aghafua

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Dre Urhahn

    FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

the United Painting foundation is an official non-profit organisation, registered under dutch law at the dutch chamber of commerce under registration number: 34285358

the United Painting foundation is registered at the Dutch Tax Administration under tax ID/RSIN number 818585079

and has been designated ANBI status (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), which is the dutch equivalent to a tax exempt Public Benefit Organisation (501(c)(3))

resources

and also:

These images and slogans represent a few of our beliefs and values, which we try to include into our projects and our general operations. We don't own any of them and if you feel infringed upon in any way, let us know and we'll delete

United Painting Crew

  • Abdelaziz

    CREW

  • Mobina

    CREW

  • Setor

    CREW

  • Sami

    CREW

  • Ruaa

    CREW

  • Aron

    CREW

  • Zalla

    Description goes here
  • Ebrima

    CREW

  • Janet

    CREW

  • Jerry

    CREW

  • Elvis

    CREW

  • Yannick

    CREW

  • Seven

    Videography

  • Nanna

    production and funding

  • Zgjim

    Design