Creative Roots Detroit

Creative Roots Detroit Q***r art collective fostering creative exploration, healing & growth for Detroit artists & community

Calling all artists, qu**rs, and pride-centric art!! 📣🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Submit your work for our 2nd annual Pride Art Exhibit! Op...
06/30/2022

Calling all artists, qu**rs, and pride-centric art!! 📣🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Submit your work for our 2nd annual Pride Art Exhibit! Open to all ages and mediums. LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Detroit- native artists especially encouraged to apply but open to all as well.

Submission Deadline has been extended to Monday, July 4th @ Midnight! Find the link for more details and to submit here:

https://forms.gle/hdqBtQTEjk4CA1J38

Help us spread the word! Feel free to share with any and all who you think might be interested.

The Pride Art Exhibit will accompany our 2nd round of Vinyl Sip & Share , which was truly a blast for all involved last year 🥰 Big thanks to all of our participating Artists and community members who joined and shared space with us ❤. This year it’s going down! Bring a record to share and get ready to groove with us on Saturday, July 9th from 6pm-12am. Details & link to register Here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-sip-share-pride-art-show-tickets-353375785487

Thank you to everyone who came out to see and support Part I of Celebrating Q***r Bodies this past Saturday at Drifter C...
06/21/2022

Thank you to everyone who came out to see and support Part I of Celebrating Q***r Bodies this past Saturday at Drifter Coffee! Big shoutout to for single-handedly organizing an awe-inspiring Body Liberation Festival and for inviting us to be a part of such a beautiful and meaningful event!

Join us for Part II this Friday, June 24th at Gathering Coffee Co. to see even more art from the exhibit! And hey while you're at it check out our Q***r Figure Drawing zine, complete with pages on pages of exquisitely fierce q***r art!! This exhibit will be on display and zines will be for sale through the end of July - spread the word and see y'all there! 🤩🥰🧚

Join us for Q***r Figure Drawing Night! Break out those sketchpads, canvases, brushes, charcoal.. and come draw with us ...
05/16/2022

Join us for Q***r Figure Drawing Night! Break out those sketchpads, canvases, brushes, charcoal.. and come draw with us on Tuesday, May 17th from 7-9pm! All levels of experience and mediums are welcome.

RSVP HERE!! : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EGprZj0HVrgCg_gTCRYLz9hms5vlTpz3KErGERmStIw/viewform?edit_requested=true

Our intention for QFDN is not only to develop foundational drawing skills and gather in community, but also to hold space for reframing body image, autonomy and acceptance. We celebrate the diversity of bodies within our communities, and aim to uplift intergenerational, LGBTQIA+, POC and other marginalized identities.

For COVID safety, we’ll run our air purifier in the space and we ask that all attendees wear masks and social distance as much as possible, with 10 spots available. Complete this form to claim your spot!

We will provide seating and a few tables, and attendees are welcomed to bring easels or anything else to make your drawing experience more comfortable. See you soon ✨

Hey Y’all 🤗 Come join us for Movie Night in the studio Friday, May 27th @ 8pm! Save the date and RSVP here: https://form...
05/16/2022

Hey Y’all 🤗
Come join us for Movie Night in the studio Friday, May 27th @ 8pm!
Save the date and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/GLSuSnA6yJWRxpTo6

We'll be watching *either*... "Poly Styrene: I am a Cliché", "Summer of Soul", OR "Venus as a Boy".
The film we screen will be decided the week of movie night. Cast your vote here for which film you wanna see: https://forms.gle/aCoKhwKiaaKPThGj8 👁️🗳️👁️

Tickets are $8, with free popcorn included with your ticket 🎟️🍿✨

🍻 BYO drinks and comfy stuff to kick back, relax, and enjoy the show 🐒🐢

🗨️ In the spirit of community dialogue and the transformative power of conversation, we welcome you to stay afterward for a discussion about the film. We'll provide a few prompts to get the dialogue started, and encourage viewers to note questions or particular topics that interested or struck them to discuss at the end 📝

📍Creative Roots is located in the Russell Industrial Center - further location details will be shared via email after completing this form.

🌬️ For COVID safety, we’ll run our air purifier in the space and we ask that all attendees wear masks and social distance as much as possible, with 20 spots available. Complete this form to claim your spot!

Our second Movie Night will be on Friday, April 29th at 8pm! Save the date and RSVP here.We will be screening either - P...
04/19/2022

Our second Movie Night will be on Friday, April 29th at 8pm! Save the date and RSVP here.
We will be screening either - Poly Styrene: I am a Cliché - OR - Summer of Soul. Watch trailers for both and cast your vote of choice through the link in our bio!
Tickets are $8, free popcorn included 🎟️🍿✨
Capacity is limited to 20 people, so don't wait to register! BYO drinks and comfy stuff to kick back and relax 🍻
In the spirit of community dialogue and the transformative power of conversation, we welcome you to stay afterward for a discussion about the film. We'll provide a few prompts to get the dialogue started, and encourage viewers to note questions or particular topics that interested or struck them to discuss at the end.

CLOTHING SWAP !! saturday, april 30th - sunday may 1st. 12 - 6 pmFree up those clothes you’re ready to retire, and find ...
04/19/2022

CLOTHING SWAP !! saturday, april 30th - sunday may 1st. 12 - 6 pm

Free up those clothes you’re ready to retire, and find some fresh adornment for whatever new season you may be feeling for yourself.

We’ll also be graced by a musical set by DJ Sapphyre

Bring a bag to swap! all remaining clothes at the end will be donated to .

Entry is $5. We’re located at 1600 Clay St., Building #1, fourth floor, Room 422 - follow the flyers to find us!
Creative Roots Detroit
Q***r-run art space in the Russell Industrial Center fostering creative exploration, healing & growth for emerging & established artists in Detroit 🌻

✨START-UP WISHLIST✨For Creative Roots to grow to its full potential, we need your help!!!First, THANK YOU so much for ev...
09/27/2021

✨START-UP WISHLIST✨

For Creative Roots to grow to its full potential, we need your help!!!

First, THANK YOU so much for everyone’s amazing support thus far; we’re overwhelmed by the community love and opportunities received, landing us many things to get the creative space started (including a display showcase, futon, work tables, coffee machine, tea kettle, mugs… many wondrous gifts thank you! !)

BUT in order for this space to become the creative home we hope it to be for many, we need your help scavenging and/or sponsoring our remaining wishlist items!

Please take a peek at our wishlist (view attached photos) and if you feel moved and able, share funds for any particular item(s) (sponsor price listed beside item). We are gratefully accepting full or partial sponsors!

To sponsor or donate, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/creative-roots-startup-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet+spider1c&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer.

Also, if you’re the type of human to wander estate sales, thrift furniture stores, etc, and want to be our extended EYES searching for these items, please reach out so we can coordinate!
👁DM us or email 💌 [email protected]

We will share updates as wishlist items are found, and are grateful to bring you along on this journey with us :)
Thank you so much for your support!!!

✨Creative Roots Wishlist:
• 4 metal lockers (minimum 15x15x15” each) - Find used (good condition) OR sponsor $200
• 3 rolling chairs - Find used (good condition) OR sponsor $200
• Mini fridge - Sponsor $165
- Front shoe cubby bench - Sponsor $120
• 2 divider shelves - Sponsor $360
• Art supplies (easels, paints, brushes, ceramic wheel, sketch pads, etc) - Find or donate gently-used
• Utility sink & construction - Sponsor $250
• Projector - Sponsor $350
• Rolling gallery wall - Sponsor $250

Total sponsors/fundraising goal: $1,895 +

thank you so much for your time and support reading! We are so excited and grateful for these opportunities to grow with everyone 🌻🌻🌻

🌱How we aspire to support artists’ growth🌱Creative Roots aims to act as a web of resources to help artists grow by provi...
09/27/2021

🌱How we aspire to support artists’ growth🌱

Creative Roots aims to act as a web of resources to help artists grow by providing everything from platforms to refine and showcase artwork, to tools to develop business practices and skills, as well as offering opportunities to network.

We know that the creative process can be a struggle sometimes, and have in the past found it very useful to participate in group-led constructive critiques.

We also know critiques can be triggering for some individuals and we are seeking to reclaim that space by hosting empowering art critiques.

Our intention with these critique spaces is to empower artists to share their work and encourage them to be open to problem solving and considering approaches from multiple perspectives.

Artists will also have opportunities to submit finished work for solo and/or duo shows within Creative Roots’ gallery space, as well as submit work for sale in our shop display case.

Each of these opportunities offers artists the potential to gain business experience (such as pricing, branding and promoting work) and to interact with diverse customer audiences.

Creative Roots’ networking opportunities include a variety of community events we plan to host, from art exhibitions, open mic nights and live performances, to more playful and laidback events such as game nights and movie showings.

At some of these events, we plan to offer vending spots to artists and other entrepreneurs looking to sell work and make new connections.

Read more in the next post to learn how you can support Creative Roots!! ➡️➡️

To read our full mission statement, visit https://linktr.ee/CreativeRootsDetroit 🍃


💞How we aspire to support creative healing for individuals and community💞We understand that healing is a unique journey ...
09/27/2021

💞How we aspire to support creative healing for individuals and community💞

We understand that healing is a unique journey for everyone, and something we feel is vital in our local and global world. Creativity and art can be useful tools for emotional processing, healing and wellness.

Inspired by these art therapy practices, we are creating spaces within Creative Roots devoted to individuals’ ongoing healing.

In our members lab, artists have the freedom to actively explore and create with various art mediums, while in our calm corner members are invited to unwind, take a break from creating, and reflect with meditative tools and guides.

As we understand individual and collective healing to be interdependent, we plan to host Vulnerability Circles in the space where participants can engage in thoughtful community conversations centered around collective healing, accountability and transformation.

We also acknowledge that staying nourished and hydrated can be crucial to maintaining inner balance and creative motivation.

That’s why we are offering in our Pod Spot Café some complimentary tea, coffee, mini-fridge and microwave amenities for all our community members’ enjoyment and comfort to take care of their bodies.

Keep reading more in the following posts! You’re really almost done !! ➡️➡️

To read our full mission statement, visit https://linktr.ee/CreativeRootsDetroit 🍃

🌀How we aspire to foster creative, collaborative exploration:🌀As artists ourselves, we understand how important it is to...
09/27/2021

🌀How we aspire to foster creative, collaborative exploration:🌀

As artists ourselves, we understand how important it is to have a safe space available to explore and create in, especially amongst other creators where collaborative ideas and skills can be shared and developed.

Creative Roots is eager to offer a small variety of membership options to emerging and established local creators. Knowing that there is a scarcity of affordable space available for creatives to work within the city, this drives us to help our community heal that gap.

A portion of our studio space will be a designated members-based lab, where members will have access to work surfaces, tools, storage space, community events and so much more.

We are also planning to host a variety of workshops focusing on a range of mediums to pique creative curiosity. These workshops will be taught by emerging and established art educators and intended to boost creative skills and confidence.

In addition to the members-based lab and workshops, we will be hosting regular figure drawing nights in the interest of not only developing our foundational drawing skills and gathering in community, but also to hold space for reframing body image, autonomy and acceptance.

We celebrate the diversity of bodies within our communities, and aim to uplift intergenerational, LGBTQIA+, POC and other marginalized identities.

Read more in the following posts!➡️➡️

To read our full mission statement, visit https://linktr.ee/CreativeRootsDetroit 🍃

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✨How we aspire to develop an inclusive creative community:✨🌸We welcome emerging and established creators of all backgrou...
09/27/2021

✨How we aspire to develop an inclusive creative community:✨

🌸We welcome emerging and established creators of all backgrounds into the Creative Roots community.

🌼We hold community safety and inclusivity at the heart of our creative vision.

🌸We encourage community members to be transparent and in open communication about personal needs and boundaries so that we can all be vulnerable and build trust with each other.

🌼We believe these are necessary foundations from which creativity can flourish.

🌸We understand that safety and inclusivity each mean different things to different people, and we want to hear and honor what these values mean and look like for everyone in our community.

Read more in the following posts! ➡️➡️

To read our full mission statement, visit https://linktr.ee/CreativeRootsDetroit 🍃

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1600 Clay Street
Detroit, MI
48211

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 2pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 8:30pm

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