We support the Black Lives Matter movement and stand in solidarity against all racism, oppression and inequality.
Alongside cultural organisations in the North East, we have signed a declaration to denounce racism in all it’s forms – https://baltic.art/whats-on/we-stand-to-denounce-racism-in-all-its-forms – and commit to upholding these values and be active in working towards positive structural change.
As the library develops organisationally, we will establish our own a set of long-term commitments; to support artists of colour and under-supported women in the North East; and ensure that our research and activities reflect who is making art in our region right now and historically.