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.
“Colors of California”, our community art quilt made during L.A County Fair (pictured above)
We’re celebrating something big…
WILD ART IS TEN YEARS OLD!
Thanks to our partners, Eastside Arts Initiative and their Creative Studio Showcase, we had an amazing day at the L.A County Fair in May celebrating a decade of this unique program, highlighting native plants and animals of Los Angeles while turning plastic bags into beautiful artwork! It brought us so much joy to celebrate WILD ART with all of you, our favorite Ruckus-raisers!
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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