02/13/2016
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Five Roots
a movement of artists and creatives working to bring culture and art to their community. photos x tweets - @wearefiveroots
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FIVE ROOTS is an art, education and community collective. FIVE ROOTS, which has its literal “roots” in the Five Points community was started to promote the inclusion of art and creativity in our communities, lower income schools and our daily lives. Our plan of action is to host monthly community events (artist workshops, educational and informational seminars, themed fundraising parties etc.) tha
02/13/2016
10/05/2015
Denver artists!
We are finally being given affordable housing!
Colorado's affordable artist housing efforts catching on quickly The state of Colorado is pushing for nine affordable complexes for artists in a variety of rural communities, starting in Trinidad.
09/07/2015
We are looking for volunteers to be staff at our NIGHT MOVES event. If you are interested email [email protected]
Would love to have some Denver artists involved...
09/05/2015
FOR THE YOUTH: We have teamed up with Denver Parks and Recreation for this end of summer pool party celebration.
Attendees must be between the ages of 12-18 to join (parents are of course asked to attend as well) and there will be music, dancing, games and more.
NIGHT MOVES will be held at Hiawatha Davis, Jr. Recreation Center on September 26th between 7pm - 10pm. Attendees must have a Denver My Rec Card or a school ID for entry.
RSVP below for more info and a chance to win a $25 visa gift card
[http://tinyurl.com/Nightmoves1]
09/04/2015
This article dropped a few months back but definitely had to share it on our page. Shout out to Girls Rock Denver and Denver Westword for this awesome inspiring story.
The Future of Feminism Is Alive and Well at Girls Rock Camp Being a feminist in public often feels like shouting my cause into the void — whether I'm having a conversation with real humans or leading a discussion on social media about the concept of basic human rights for female-identified people, a very small percentage of folks I know actually want...
Announcing an event soon! Something for the kids!
04/25/2015
Such an amazing TED lecture from Theaster Gates on reviving neighborhoods with ART.
How to revive a neighborhood: with imagination, beauty and art Theaster Gates, a potter by training and a social activist by calling, wanted to do something about the sorry state of his neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. So he did, transforming abandoned buildings to create community hubs that connect and inspire those who still live there (and draw in…
Good luck to the Denver Minor Disturbance Youth slam team performing at the Atlas tonight!
NO BEDTIME!
This is an incredible article about planning the future of Denver. Do you agree with these points?
https://medium.com//denver-s-missed-opportunity-7298fcdfbb73
DENVER. Please post your favorite . Let's make sure our locally grown companies get some love.
04/04/2015
Be the change you want to see.
This Hairstylist Gives Free Haircuts To The Homeless.... The Results Will Blow Your Mind Hairstylist Mark Buston has been giving back to his community in the best way the he knows how. After seeing how, you'll be inspired to do the same in any way that you can.
3 ways in which we can make progress.
1. Empowerment - Where policies and systems are in place to devalue the humanity of POC we need to make conscious efforts to show people their worth
2. Ownership - Help these communities and the people within them to build assets not liabilities. Creating and owning business that help fuel the culture and are duplicatable.
3. Love - When people love and value themselves that energy and positivity spreads. Teach love you'll receive love.
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