ROOTS Week 2023. Photo by Melisa Cardona.     In This Issue: . Alternate ROOTS Office Closed for Staff Reflection, December 16 – January 2 Member News – New Schedule Get Involved, Get Connected ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ROOTS Office Closed for Staff…

Ann Kilkelly, Carol Burch-Brown, and Steve Bailey at ROOTS Week 2019. Photo: Melisa Cardona.   October 10, 2023   Longtime ROOTS member Ann Kilkelly passed away at age 76 after a long struggle with dementia on September 9, 2023. Ann…

Ann Kilkelly, Carol Burch-Brown, and Steve Bailey at ROOTS Week 2019. Photo: Melisa Cardona.   In This Issue: . Fly High, Ukulele Lady: Remembering Beloved ROOTer Ann Kilkelly Member News Release Dates Fiscal Sponsorship – Applications Opening & Eligibility Change…

Michelle Ramos at ROOTS Week 2019. Photo: Melisa Cardona   In This Issue: . Michelle Ramos’ Departure Artistic Assistance Deadline Embracing Change: Introducing ROOTS Weekend Rhizomes FamILI Dinner Member News Get Involved, Get Connected Opportunities in the Field Gratitude to…

Michelle Ramos at ROOTS Week 2019. Photo: Melisa Cardona   September 19, 2023   Dear Community, It is from a deep well of love, gratitude, and support that we announce the departure of Dr. Michelle Ramos from her Executive Director…

September 1, 2023   In This Issue: . Join us! Art2Action 10th Anniversary Veteran Community Open Mic: 9/10 in Tampa, FL Artistic Assistance Project Development: Applications Due 9/29 & Proposal Supports Available! ROOTS Weekend: Harlan County is Canceled Reactivating the…

Screen Shot from “Narrative Strategies” Workshop Mural Board, designed by SoulCenter and co-created with ROOTS members, June 2023.    Alternate ROOTS is in the midst of a 14-month Rebrand/Redesign Process. That means that members and staff are working with SoulCenter,…

 ROOTS Weekend: Whitakers. Photo: Melisa Cardona.    In This Issue:    You Can Still Register for ROOTS Week Logo Redesign Presentation TONIGHT! Last July Porch Sits TONIGHT! This Year’s HYBRID Annual Meeting ExComm Voting Slate ROOTS is hiring Fall Artistic…

ROOTS Weekend: Whitakers. Photo:  Mel Cardona.     In This Issue:   Register for ROOTS Week Attend the July Porch Sits This Year’s HYBRID Annual Meeting Engage with the Logo Redesign ExComm Slate Early Voting ROOTS is Hiring Fall Artistic…

ROOTS member JOY at ROOTS Weekend: Whitakers. Photo: Melisa Cardona.    The heart and soul of Alternate ROOTS is our MEMBERS, and only members have access to our funding and partnership programs.  If you are planning to apply for Artistic…

                                          ROOTS Weekend Whitakers, NC, 2023. Photo by Melisa Cardona.     ——————ROOTS Week 2023: CONNECT ——————Tuesday, August 8 – Sunday, August 13 ——————Lutheridge Conference Center, Arden, NC ——————Registration is open!  ——————-       –• On-campus tickets have sold out, but you…

The Alternate ROOTS staff at our December Face-to-Face meeting. Photo: Melisa Cardona.   June 16, 2023   ROOTS is Hiring!   We are hiring for one full-time position, and one part-time fellowship position! Finance Manager (full-time) Justice Advocacy Fellow (part-time)…

Photo credit: Roots Weekend – Mel Cardona.   In This Issue:  ROOTS Week Registration Now Open Rebrand/Redesign Narrative Strategy Session #1: Who Am I / Who are We? Thursday June 22, 6pm-7:30pm ET Get Involved, Get Connected ROOTS Week Registration…

Welcome to these new Alternate ROOTS members who joined last month!     In This Issue:  Connect at ROOTS Weekend: Whitakers, NC – May 19-21, 2023 Rebrand/Redesign Workshop: Tuesday, May 23  ROOTS Week Registration Opens Wednesday, May 24, 2023  Get…

Roots Weekend – Jacksonville, FL. 3/29-3/31/2019     April 3, 2023 | Member News — Register for ROOTS Weekend: Whitakers, NC, Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21, 2023 Artistic Assistance Applications Open & Proposal Supports Available Announcing: Rebrand/Redesign Project…

ROOTS Week 2019. Photo by Melisa Cardona.   Alternate ROOTS is in solidarity with the LGBTQIA and drag arts communities in the South and across the country! Legislatures across the U.S. are advancing anti-drag bills that are criminalizing an art…

ROOTS Week 2019. Photo: Melisa Cardona.   March 9, 2023 | Member News Tuesday, March 28: Artistic Assistance: Professional Development Applications Open Artistic Assistance is a partnership between Alternate ROOTS and individual artists/cultural workers in the US South. Two Artistic…

Nominations for Alternate ROOTS Executive Committee (ExComm) service for 2023-2026 are open now until Sunday, March 26, 2023. With almost one hundred ROOTS voting board members, the ExComm is the body of 9-15 representatives that the voting members elect to…

ROOTS Week 2018. Photo by Melisa Cardona.   February 13, 2023   The heart and soul of Alternate ROOTS is our MEMBERS, and only members have access to our funding and partnership programs.  If you are planning to apply for…