Roots Radical: An Exploration into Indigenous Ancestry and Experience
Discover RedLine’s 2022-2023 Exhibition Program: Roots Radical.
About Roots Radical
Images from the opening reception for End of Silence: A Punk Survey of Gregg Deal, August 2022. Photo credit Adrienne Kendall and Wes Magyar.
Every year, RedLine hosts exhibitions within a social justice-focused Exhibition Program. Our 2022-2023 Exhibition Program is titled Roots Radical: An Exploration into Indigenous Ancestry and Experience.
Roots Radical explores the dislocation of Indigenous identities from Indigenous persons, and how perceptions of Indigeneity are often formed by dominant or white-supremacist narratives and perceptions vs. the realities and experiences of thriving, living cultures.
Roots Radical supports Native-led organizations and artists, and the deeper exploration of our communities’ collective ancestry and Indigenous histories.
Past Roots Radical Exhibitions & Events
New Red Order: Crimes Against Reality
On display July 1-August 27, 2023. Curated by Jenna Maurice & Adán De La Garza. Part of Denver’s Month of Video.
Winyan Tate (Wind Woman):
Selected Works by Arthur Short Bull (1991-Present)
June 23-August 9, 2023. Curated by Kate Wootton.
Ni Sin Mo’ Meh / To Weave Water
A Solo Exhibition by Jacob Meders (Mechoopda/Maidu, Konkow, Wintun/Nomlaki)
On display through April 9, 2023.
Friday March 24, 7-9pm. An engulfing evening filled with Cumbia history, dancing, and music from el pasado, presente, y futuro.
End of Silence: A Punk Survey of Gregg Deal
August 12-October 9, 2022. Gregg Deal, (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe) is a multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and "disruptor."
August 12-13, 2022
48 Hours of Socially Engaged Art & Conversation Summit is a two day summit and exhibition that engages cultural organizations, non-profits, and artists to share their expertise on cultural responsiveness, social responsibility, and collective leadership.
Roots Radical Partners
Roots Radical community partners include the Denver Indian Center, American Indian Academy of Denver, Denver Urban Gardens, Mo’Betta Greens, Spirit of the Sun, Denver American Indian Commission, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University, and the Denver Art Museum.
