We believe art has the power to inspire positive change in the world.
RuckusRoots is ARTivism for people and the planet.
RuckusRoots is a Los Angeles-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating art programs that cultivate environmental awareness and action in local communities.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN & CREATE WITH US:
Join us Saturday, March 21st to celebrate all things green with our friends, The Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve! We’ll be showing off our newest collabrative art piece during this event — don’t miss it!
Everyone is welcome at this free, family-friendly event on Sunday, March 22nd! Come connect with local organizations focused on sustainability, arts, and wellness in LA, enjoy a live DJ set, a healthy cooking demo, and try our native plant block-printing art activity!
Come by Saturday, April 4th to meet local zinesters, view local artbooks, and make your own zines! Free and fun for all ages!
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In Schools
In public, charter and alternative schools, our versatile and adaptable programs offer interactive, sustainable arts opportunities for elementary and middle school youth.
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A.L.I.V.E.
Art Living in Vibrant Environments is an intersectional program encompassing environmental and creative justice, through micro-farms, native ecology and art-making.
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In Communities
As one-time pop-ups or multi-week offerings, our multigenerational workshops harness the power of creative reuse and place-based art-making to foster engagement.
OUR IMPACT:
Research shows that concepts like environmental justice and climate change can feel overwhelming and discouraging. Collaborative art-making offers an effective way to address these engagement challenges by cultivating opportunities for dialogue, empathy and connection.
RECENT PROGRAM EVALUATIONS REVEAL:
64%
increase in feelings of connectivity to their community
73%
increase in feeling creatively inspired