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.
Public Mural Unveiling
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a special Mural Unveiling on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Chuco’s Justice Center.
Designed and painted in collaboration with the systems-impacted youth as part of this fall's programming in the Rebel Garden, this mural celebrates creativity, youth voices, and a collective vision for the Rebel Garden & South L.A. community. Through this project, these young artists had the opportunity to use art as a tool for self-expression, community-building, and positive change.
This project is funded in part by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs & Care First Community Investment Grant.
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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