UNITY in CommUNITY

UNITY COALITION|COALICIÓN UNIDA (UC|CU) is the organization for the Hispanic, Indigenous & Of Color LGBTQ+ communities,
advancing Equality & Fairness, through the Arts, Education, and Awareness, since 2002, with programming in Miami & Bogotá.

UNITY COALITION|COALICIÓN UNIDA (UC|CU) es la organización para las comunidades LGBTQ+ hispana, indígena y de color,
avanzando Igualdad desde el 2002, a través de las artes, educación y concienca, con liderazgo en Miami y Bogotá.

TRANSART BOGOTÁ, 31 de marzo, 2026 | ARTE, MEMORIA Y RESISTENCIA

Este 31 de marzo nos encontraremos en la Casa LGBTI Sebastián Romero para vivir una jornada pensada desde la memoria, la transformación social y el poder de nuestras voces y cuerpxs.

Taller destacado:
Transometrías Sagradas
Construcción de obra plástica “Lx Cuerpx” Trans, Travesti y No Binarie: individual y colectivx.
Cupo limitado.

📍 Casa LGBTI Sebastián Romero
📌 Calle 44 No 14 - 60
🗓️ 31 de marzo
⏰ 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Inscripción al taller en el link de la biografía.

Les esperamos para compartir, crear y seguir fortaleciendo espacios donde el arte también es memoria, resistencia y transformación.

TRANSART BOGOTÁ 2026
A space for art, reflection, and resistance in commemoration of
International Transgender Day of Visibility

MARCH 31, 2026 | Chapinero

TRANSART BOGOTÁ 2025 | ARTE, MEMORIA Y RESISTENCIA

Showcasing the Talent, Vision and Possibilities within the Transgender & gender non-conforming community, the annual TRANSART Artists Exhibit & Conference, and year round Virtual Gallery – ARTLab - bring together a collection of talents, individuals & artistic genres to create awareness, nurture aspiring artists and enlighten the general population about the many layers of this community.

Celebrating its 9th successful year, TRANSART and ArtLab are produced by Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU), the First & Only organization for the So. Fla. Latinx|Hispanic & Indigenous LGBT community - advancing Equality &Fairness through Education, Leadership & Awareness, since 2002. TRANSART was the inspiration of founder & advisor, ARYAH LESTER.

Presentando el Talento, la Visión y las Posibilidades dentro de la comunidad transgénero y no conformista degénero, la Exposición y Conferencia Anual de Artistas de TRANSART reúne una colección de talentos, individuos y géneros artísticos para crear concientización, nutrir artistas aspirantes e iluminar a la población en general sobre las muchas capas de esta comunidad

Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida's commitment to the Transgender community is not based on funding, opportunity, or trend. It is at the core of who we are since 2002, and who our community is…

Our board of Directors, advisors and project directors total 8 Trans & Gender Fluid-identifying individuals That is more than half of our leadership and management - Leaders, decision makers, people of integrity – with direct knowledge of our Trans community and its needs.

We provide a variety of free programming & services all year for the trans community, including the sponsoring TransArt, the only program of its kind anywhere, bringing art, artists and community leaders, literally from across the globe for the last 5 years; Established the TransLives project, which to date has video recorded the testimonials and lives of over 50 Trans individuals, and counting; Sponsored various job training workshops and healthcare fairs, provided beauty makeovers, product and clothing to nearly a hundred people to date; We have paid for groceries, utility bills and rent for many in our Trans Community over the years and will continue to do so as needed; Dedicated our whole Miami Beach Gay Pride float for 2017 to the memory of slain Trans persons, and created a memorial exhibit of their images and stories; Presented a booth in Pride Ft Lauderdale’s TransVillage; Provide free office space to three Trans organizations in South Florida.

We have done ALL of this, not because it has been self-serving or profitable, or even popular with much of our LGB community, but because it is the right thing to do for our community.

October 2024, Barranquilla... Unity Coalition| Coalicion Unida COLOMBIA's sponsorship of the Miss Universe Trans and Mr Gay Universe and the first ELEVATE Colombia Event

SO PROUD|ORGULLOSOS
Thank you to our UC|CU Colombia team, esp. Saray Luna, Neyer Mazabell & Jimmy Varela, for their wonderful work and leadership at this years Miss Universe Trans & Mr Universe Gay - proudly sponsored by UC|CU- in Barranquilla. ALSO, the launch of ELEVATE Colombia, a wonderful UC|CU program about being NICER to ourselves, others and the planet.
ENHORABUENA!

TRANSLives VIDEO ARCHIVES

In 2015 we established the UNITY COALITION| COALICION UNIDA
(UC| CU) TRANSLives VIDEO ARCHIVES, to tell the stories and truths of our community - in your OWN WORDS.
To date we have documented over 100 lives, in various countries and languages, available for viewing at:

VIDEO ARCHIVES

En el 2015 creamos los Archivos de Video de UNITY COALITION| COALICION UNIDA (UC| CU) TRANSLives, para contar y documentar las hisroias y vidas de nuestra comunidad transgenero y no binarias.
Al dia hemos documentado mas de 100 historias, en varios paises e idiomas.

TO PARTICIPATE on Sept 7th, please email info@unitycoalition.org

September 2024, Bogota... Unity Coalition| Coalicion Unida COLOMBIA's "Power of Unity" at the Terraza Pasteur shopping center, Bogota, under the framework of the festival "El Trepe" is an opportunity to reflect on social transformation and community diversity

Through the artistic expression of talented artists, the exhibition explores the struggle, victory and obstacles we have walked as a society, and also celebrates UNITY, dialogue and inclusion.

This sample is a reflection of what has been our TRANSART BOGOTÁ project over the past 3 years, a journey full of creativity and bravery.

We want to thank the organization of "EL TREPE" @manumojitoart for opening these meaningful spaces that give voice to our stories to @eltrepeoficial and their team of collaborators for considering our proposal and for taking art to another level.

To @luciversomujer for sharing your work and experience in this meaningful exhibition and all the artists who have been part of our creative labs in TRANSART BOGOTÁ led by @olimpo. lab

@movimientosanador to our friend and artist Curator @eyaelarteysanacion who has done an outstanding work on our project.

To our partner and leader @samantha2020 for her support in every creative process.

We invite you to visit our art at the iconic Terraza Pasteur on 7th and 24th Street and be inspired by this powerful message of hope and change!

TRANSART BOGOTÁ MARCH|MARZO 30, 2024

In early 2020 we established UNITY COALITION| UNITED COALITION
(UC| CU) Colombia and UCTV Colombia – offering community resources, leadership, and trainings, in person and through social media, to our communities in Bogotá.
TRANSART BOGOTÁ will showcase the Talent, Vision and Possibilities within the transgender and non-binary communities in Colombia. A day full of Speakers, Workshops, Community Resources and much more.

BOGOTÁ
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HORARIO DE EVENTOS

Saray Luna, Director of Programming and Training at UC|CU Colombia and presenter of the weekly program, UCTV Colombia, will be in charge of the production of TRANSART Bogotá. "We are developing a group of community leaders to plan, organize and produce this beautiful project this coming January. I invite all communities, LGBTQ+, Allies, etc. to participate in TRANSART. Only with knowledge and open hearts, can we overcome divisions, ignorance and hate crimes, which affect us all." added Luna.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FOR 2022 PATROCINIOS

ALL Sponsorships are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Media in kind sponsorships considered at 50% of sponsor doc value. CONTACT: Herb Sosa info@unitycoalition.org or 786-271-6982

LEAD SPONSOR | Exclusive | $10,000

Name & logo on all promo materials, ads, app & social media for BOTH Bogota & Miami.
Table, banner & gift bags set up on site.
Host of Artists Reception and speaking opportunity.

COMMUNITY SPONSOR | $5,000 ($7,500 for both cities)

Name & logo on limited promo materials, & social media for EITHER Bogota or Miami. Table, set up on site.
Host of Breakfast & Lunch and speaking opportunity.

ALLY SPONSOR | $1,500 ($2,500 for both cities)

Name & logo on limited promo materials, ads, social media for EITHER Bogota or Miami. Table, banner & gift bags set up on site.

EVERY PENNY.

Our work is 100% funded by events, private donations, private,
corporate and government grants, and we are 100%
staffed and managed by professional volunteers.

Everything that comes in, goes right back out for Programming,
Community Building, Leading & Assisting our LGBTQ community.

GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE... UC|CU has been awarded the
2020 GOLD Seal of Approval for FUNDING by GUIDESTAR!
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on nonprofit organizations.

Our Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S Number is 078399525.