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.
ROOTS Week
Over our 50 year history, we have gathered together each year to connect deeply with like-minded artists and cultural workers from across the South and beyond.
At ROOTS Week we sing together – hundreds of voices in harmony. We share and witness art of every medium and champion artists of every walk of life. We engage in critical conversations. We dance until dawn. We debate and determine the organization’s future paths. We strengthen bonds, and build new ones. We mourn our losses and celebrate our resilience, surrounded by the ancient, storied landscape of the South.
ROOTS Week
ROOTS Week is our beloved Annual Meeting and Artists Retreat.
Over our 50 year history, we have gathered together each year to connect deeply with like-minded artists and cultural workers from across the South and beyond.
At ROOTS Week we sing together – hundreds of voices in harmony. We share and witness art of every medium and champion artists of every walk of life. We engage in critical conversations. We dance until dawn. We debate and determine the organization’s future paths. We strengthen bonds, and build new ones. We mourn our losses and celebrate our resilience, surrounded by the ancient, storied landscape of the South.
Work Groups
As a member-led organization, Alternate ROOTS has many structures and entry points for member participation, including these member-led Work Groups. Some Work Groups are ongoing; some exist for a limited period and are focused on specific projects. We encourage all members to get involved in Work Groups!
ROOTS Rhizomes
ROOTS Rhizomes
When ROOTS members come together to learn about each others’ work and build strong local networks, we call these gatherings Rhizomes.
Rhizomes help keep the spirit of ROOTS Week alive year-round through hyper-local gatherings that build community and nurture the relationships artists and cultural workers need to sustain themselves.
ROOTS Rhizomes
When ROOTS members come together to learn about each others’ work and build strong local networks, we call these gatherings Rhizomes.
Rhizomes help keep the spirit of ROOTS Week alive year-round through hyper-local gatherings that build community and nurture the relationships artists and cultural workers need to sustain themselves.
Interested in hosting a Rhizome? Learn more here.
Our Partner Organizations
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.
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.
