Root Division

SAVE THE DATE! Exhibiting artists announced 💥 "Introductions 2024" will take place on August 14 - September 21, 2024. Visit our website to RSVP and for more information here >> bit.ly/4dqeAKm

Join us for the final week of "With Open Eyes" in the Main Gallery. Hear from curator Adrianne Ramsey as she walks us through the exhibition. Make an appointment for gallery hours! LINK-IN-BIO

Curated by Adrianne Ramsey, ‘With Open Eyes’ was conceived as an opportunity for Black artists to tell their own stories. It is on view at Root Division in San Francisco through Aug. 3: kqed.org/arts/13961299/…

Recently reviewed in @KQEDarts , for our current exhibition “With Open Eyes,” which discusses curator Adrianne Ramsey’s concept behind the show. 🔗 Read the full KQED review here: bit.ly/3yd8hdZ

"With Open Eyes," curated by Adrianne Ramsey, opens today! Join us for the Opening Reception this Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. This exhibition will be on display until August 3rd. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/3LkwD8C

“New Growth” is our annual youth art exhibition and this year's event celebrated over twenty years of our Youth Education Program! Thank you to all those who attended and supported making it such a wonderful moment 💙 📽️: Bryan Hewitt

Early Bird Tickets are now available for our 22nd Annual Art Auction! This inspired event will be held on Thursday, October 26, with works by over 130+ artists. Early Bird tickets available now through August 31! Buy Tickets >> rootdivision.org/art-auction-20… #SupportRD #RDAuction

Proceeds support local artists and free art classes for 1,000 youth, keeping art and arts at the heart of San Francisco. bit.ly/taste2023

This culinary fundraising event features 20 local chefs making artfully inspired bites and cocktails onsite in Root Division’s gallery and artist studios. All cuisine is generously donated, making this event the tastiest way to #SupportRD.

TASTE 2023 returns to Root Division's gallery this spring! Get your Early Bird tickets today through February 28 for discounted prices: bit.ly/taste2023 Our annual spring fundraiser, TASTE, is a one-of-a-kind experience of art-inspired food and food-inspired art.

Open call for California #artists in all disciplines! Apply to our Sally & Don Lucas Artists #Residency Program. Deadline is March 17. @LucasArtRes montalvoarts.org/open-call/

In this three-session in-person class, you will explore new elements of illustration through multiple digital softwares, such as Procreate, as well as an introduction of a variety of tools. Class starts Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm >> bit.ly/LearnProcreate

Learn how to make unique digital illustrations using #Procreate! This Winter at Root Division, we are offering a digital illustration workshop led by RD Studio Artist Valeria Olguin.

Featured artwork: Alvaro Tzaj Yotz, "Ixkan (Mujer de Serpiente/Woman of Snake)," 2019, Oil on canvas, 28 x 39 in.

Save these dates and join us in celebration and ceremonies: Community Opening Ceremony: (2 Aq’ab’al) Friday, February 10, 4–6 pm Second Saturday Opening Reception: (3 K’at) February 11, 6– 8 pm Community Closing Ceremony: (8 Tz’ikin) Tuesday, March 14, 4–6 pm

Join us next month for "Ritual of Myth Making: Reclaim," curated by Katherin Canton & Mariana Moscoso. [More details here: bit.ly/RitualMythMaki…]

WAYS TO GIVE: Online » rootdivision.org/giving PayPal or Zelle: payments@rootdivision.org Venmo: @RootDivision On Social Media » facebook.com/RootDivisionSF

$1,000 Sustains key teacher training and professional development for artists $2,500 Invests in new technology $5,000 Funds a Studio Fellowship for an aspiring artist $10,000 Makes a dedicated commitment to keeping artists in San Francisco

We'd be thrilled to have your support today on #GivingTuesday! Every dollar makes a difference in helping us empower artists and inspire youth! rootdivision.org/giving