Root Division

Root Division is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2002, the company employs 25 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. Located at 1131 Mission Street in the heart of San Francisco’s Mid-Market/SOMA neighborhood, Root Division occupies a 13,400 square foot space that opened to the public in Fall 2015. Root Division connects creativity and community through arts education, exhibitions, and studios. The organization provides subsidized studio space to artists in exchange for their time teaching art classes to adults and youth, organizing exhibitions, and engaging in community service. Root Division aims to empower artists, promote community engagement, inspire youth, and enrich the Bay Area through visual arts. Since its inception, Root Division has established itself as a hub for emerging artists, offering valuable opportunities for studio space, exhibition exposure, and income-generating professional experiences. Through its unique model, the organization has empowered hundreds of artists, provided thousands of hours of free art classes to youth, hosted numerous exhibitions, and fostered partnerships with numerous schools, community centers, and local businesses. Root Division can be reached through its website, rootdivision.org.