Annual Youth Education Celebration, New Growth: Rooted Together (Root Division)

Root Division is thrilled to present New Growth: Rooted Together — a beautiful celebration of the incredible work led by our Youth Education Program. This exhibition honors our teaching artists, fellow educators, and community partners who help nurture creativity in the next generation. Featuring youth ed exhibition, a performance by Galing Bata, and collaborations with the San Francisco Public Library.

Rooted Together is a powerful testament to the impact of community and the importance of accessible arts education. Through our programs, we’re proud to provide free arts education to over 800 Bay Area youth — and we’re growing stronger every year.

We’re also excited to spotlight our amazing partner programs:

Bessie Carmichael Elementary

Buena Vista Child Care

Filipino Education Center

Larkin Street Youth Services

Mission Education Center

Participating Artists:

Mariel Paat, Filipinx Teaching Artist Fellow

Elaine Nguyen Blau-Gold Studio Teaching Fellow

Itzél Rios-Ellis, LatinX Teaching Artist Fellow

Wally Corona, LatinX Teaching Artist Fellow

Natalia Roberts, Bay Area Black Artist Studio Fellow

Laura Diggs, Studio Artist Alum

Gabriela Marcucci, Education Intern