Common Unity Conference

Common Unity Conference

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Liberated Grounds is a social enterprise for creative collaboration centering sustainable development and equitable access to resources.

By Liberated Grounds

Select date and time

Wednesday, May 21 · 7 - 10pm CDT

Location

18th And Vine

1616 E 18th St Kansas City, MO 64108

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 21: Screening of Farming While Black w/ Special Guests


Wednesday, May 21: Screening of Farming While Black w/ Special Guests + Community Solution Session & Panel Discussion 7pm (Location: Gem Theater) Cost: Pay What You Can

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday, May 22nd: VIP Dinner/Think Tank


Thursday, May 22nd: Private Site Visit, Tour & VIP Dinner/Think Tank 4-8pm (for visiting artist teams) (Location: American Jazz Museum) Cost: Donation

7:00 PM

Friday, May 23rd: Freedom Fest 7pm-11pm (Location:Liberated Grounds)


Friday, May 23rd: Freedom Fest 7pm-11pm (Location:Liberated Grounds) Cost: Pay What You Can

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, May 24th: Common Unity Conference 9-5pm


Saturday, May 24th: Common Unity Conference 9-5pm (Location: 18th and Vine: Blue Room, Jazz Museum, Mutual Musicians Foundation)

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunday, May 25th: The Black Brunch 11-1pm (Location: Private)


Sunday, May 25th: The Black Brunch 11-1pm (Location: Private)

About this event

  • Free venue parking

COMMON UNITY CONFERENCE

Where Collective Liberation Takes Root

The Common Unity Conference is a four-day, intergenerational gathering held in the historic 18th & Vine District of Kansas City, bringing together visionaries, artists, builders, and changemakers who believe in the power of collective action. Rooted in Art, Agriculture, and Technology, this immersive experience plants the seeds of community wealth, creative expression, and liberatory innovation.


Through dynamic workshops, cultural activations, multimedia art, and panels that bridge local knowledge with global solutions, participants will co-create pathways toward a more liberated future. The conference culminates in Freedom Fest, a celebration of radical joy, creative freedom, and community restoration.


Whether you’re a sower of ideas, grower of systems, or developer of futures, the Common Unity Conference invites you to move from intention to impact — together.

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About Liberated Grounds Events

Join our Community

Liberated Grounds is a creative collective and communal space dedicated to empowering minority artists and fostering sustainable living. We offer workshops, events, and opportunities for creative development, focusing on public art activism, holistic well-being, and environmental sustainability. Join us to learn, grow, and collaborate in building a more liberated and sustainable future.

Liberated Grounds hosts a variety of events aimed at fostering creativity, sustainability, and community building. Our events are designed to empower participants through hands-on learning, collaboration, and personal growth.

Types of Events We Offer:

• Creative Workshops: Hands-on sessions in woodworking, sustainable home design, multimedia art, and more.

• Public Art Activations: Large-scale community art projects that promote activism and collective responsibility.

• Holistic Wellness Gatherings: Events focused on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, including yoga, meditation, and group healing sessions.

• Cultural Gatherings: Celebrations of Black and Indigenous culture through art, music, and food, such as Black Sunday Dinners and art showcases.

• Educational Seminars: Discussions and lectures on sustainability, off-grid living, and social justice.

• Quarterly Productions: Artistic performances and showcases where members present their works, including theater, music, and visual art.

• Community Think Tanks: Strategic sessions to brainstorm community solutions, creative projects, and sustainable initiatives.

Our Event Goals:

• Empowerment Through Education: Provide accessible learning opportunities for artists and individuals to develop new skills.

• Fostering Sustainability: Teach and promote eco-friendly living and building practices, empowering participants to adopt sustainable habits.

• Strengthening Community: Create spaces where people can come together to collaborate, build relationships, and support one another’s growth.

• Promoting Social Change: Use art and creativity as tools for activism, highlighting issues of social justice and environmental responsibility.

• Supporting Minority Artists: Provide minority artists with the resources, opportunities, and space to showcase their work and develop their careers.

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