We Are Alternate ROOTS
We are a coalition of artists and cultural workers in the US South, working together to create a better world.
As a member-driven national network, our mission is to support a distinct segment of the arts and culture field – artists who make work in, with, by, for, and about their communities, and those whose cultural work strives for justice.
We Are Our Members
Artists and cultural workers based in the US South creating original art rooted in their communities. Joining ROOTS is the first step into a vibrant community that creates impactful art and supports each other along the way.
We Are Our Members
Artists and cultural workers based in the US South creating original art rooted in their communities. Joining ROOTS is the first step into a vibrant community that creates impactful art and supports each other along the way.
We Support Artists
Alternate ROOTS’ programs provide vital financial resources to our members.
Our funding programs distribute project grants, professional development dollars, and operational support to artists and cultural workers across the South.
We Build Community
Through all our gatherings – ROOTS Week, Rhizomes, Work Groups, and more – we provide space for justice-loving cultural workers to gather and grow together. Alongside our partner organizations we build coalitions across the South and the nation, ensuring that art and culture are interwoven in justice movements. At every gathering we hold – even the virtual ones! – we place art and culture at the center, nurturing the relationships and people power needed to create a better world, together.
Check out our calendar for a full listing of all in-person and virtual events.
We Build Community
For fifty years, community building has been at the center of everything we do.
Through all our gatherings – ROOTS Week, Rhizomes, Work Groups, and more – we provide space for justice-loving cultural workers to gather and grow together. Alongside our partner organizations we build coalitions across the South and the nation, ensuring that art and culture are interwoven in justice movements. At every gathering we hold – even the virtual ones! – we place art and culture at the center, nurturing the relationships and people power needed to create a better world, together.
Check out our calendar for a full listing of all in-person and virtual events.
Give To Artists Creating a Better World
Join the Kinship Network for $5 a month.
“For 50 years, ROOTS has invested in Southern artists working for justice. Your monthly gift helps our community flourish for the next 50 years. Join by December 31st and receive a founding kin thank-you gift.
Give To Artists Creating a Better World
Join the Kinship Network for $5 a month.
“For 50 years, ROOTS has invested in Southern artists working for justice. Your monthly gift helps our community flourish for the next 50 years. Join by December 31st and receive a founding kin thank-you gift.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Alternate ROOTS members are encouraged to actively participate in the work of the organization. You’ll find dozens of ways get involved throughout the year on our calendar.
