Mission:

The mission of Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center is to provide exhibition opportunities for leading-edge emerging artists and to develop the city of Chicago's cultural community as a center for art production and a destination for artistic discourse.

Vision:

Through two person shows, curated group shows, lectures, community gatherings and time arts events, Roots & Culture aims to provide a platform for the inventive practices of young artists. This programming helps to develop a dynamic community for the arts in Chicago and dialogue with the international discourse of contemporary art.

Values:

By showcasing works by emerging artists, Roots & Culture offers a nurturing and often pivotal moment in the careers of young artists to develop inventive practices. By not only offering exhibition opportunities, but also by allowing artists to direct and curate programming, the program interacts with and shapes the community where it resides. Roots & Culture is a multi-disciplinary arts organization which aims to provide a welcoming and supportive social space within the Chicago art community. Roots & Culture is going to change and develop the ways in which art is experienced and exhibited through progressive and innovative practices.