About Us

Mission Statement

Artistic Roots is a cooperative arts center that bridges the gap between artistic expression and community. Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. The gallery also provides peer mentoring, workshops, and direct support to artists to help them improve their artistic and business skills while providing an outlet for their work. Artistic Roots encourages personal artistic growth as well as professionalism in presentation. It is a venue for increasing awareness of the creative process and educating the community about the generational value of art.

Cooperative

Artistic Roots is an artist cooperative form of business that is owned and controlled by the full members. There is no director and everyone is responsible in the successful running of the cooperative. Full members have equal responsibility and an equal voice in the cooperative. By sharing ideas and resources, we create a stronger base for ourselves than if we stood alone. Being a member of a cooperative requires responsibility and commitment. We are accountable to one another to do our best and to fully participate in meetings and on committees to ensure the success of Artistic Roots, our own business, and that of others.

Artistic Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization