OUR MISSION:
The mission of The Roots Factory is to foster a space that promotes global consciousness through a message of peace, protest and collectivity by employing a provocative blend of cultural imagery and music.
The Space: The Roots Factory operates as a multi-purpose Creative Art Space / Cultural Center. We are a grass-roots organization, we accept no government or corporate funding. We host regular screen print workshops & classes. We often open our space to schools for free private workshops. The Roots Factory is a part of the Barrio Logan Arts District. Studio time is also available to artists with full access to screen print equipment. For more info on rates please click HERE
The Roots Factory is a art gallery & performing arts venue. Our purpose is to promote culture, self-empowerment and awareness. We host monthly gatherings, where we invite the community to take part in events that combine both Art & Music within a peaceful family setting. The space is partly run by the help of community volunteers & interns. For more info on how you can participate please click HERE
The Roots Factory also operates as a screen print shop. Yes, we take orders for custom print jobs: T-Shirts, Posters, Stickers, and more. You can help support The Roots Factory by getting your printing done here. Your money will go to help keeping The Roots Factory open, and helps us to continue to provide free events for the community all year long. For more info on printing please click HERE or email us at therootsfactory@gmail.com
The Art Collective: We are a live screen printing group. We have traveled as far as San Francisco performing onsite screen print demonstrations. We also operate in many fields of media including: video, photo, graphic design, web design, and interactive art. The purpose of the group is to promote culture, tolerance, self-empowerment and awareness through art. For more info on live screen printing please click HERE
The group was originally founded in 2010 by local artists Bob Green & Ana Brown. Chico Chavez was rescued off the streets of Barrio Logan three months after the opening of The Roots Factory. He is now known to the world as Chico Chavez "The Soccer Playing Dog". The group was also originally joined by former members Milo Lorenzana and Chris Zertuche.