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The Root Experience, Spokane, WA (2026)

04/03/2026

Exciting news, Relations — The Root Experience is back for 2026!!! 🙌🏽

👉🏽Message from The Root Experience Collective:
“There is a current beneath everything we create. A pulse that has been beating long before we arrived, sustained by the Spokane people. True acknowledgment isn’t a static statement; it is an active relationship and shared space. We step into this work in deep gratitude to the Spokane Tribe, honoring them not only as the original stewards of this land but as the intentional hosts holding space for our communities. The Root Experience is a space to listen to that pulse together.

We are humbled by this new partnership, and can’t wait to be in community with you all.”

⁉️ What is The Root Experience Festival?:
The Root Experience Festival is a 3-day festival featuring BIPOC talent from various cultures and disciplines. The festival celebrates International filmmakers, artists, culture bearers, musicians, healers, and the stories they weave through their art. We are celebrating Culture, Story & Community!

✨The Call for Submissions is NOW OPEN — Join us in another year of art, soul & conversation at a new location!

⏳When: November 12-14, 2026
📍Venue: Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino // Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino

👩🏾‍💻Apply at the link in our bio — or go to:
https://linktr.ee/therootexperiencefestival

👉🏽 Graphic Design: Mama Wolf Media LLC
👉🏽 Background Image: Film Still of “Picture” by Sade Sellers; Official R.E.F. 2025 Selection // //

Stay tuned for more updates — Hope to see you all soon, and thank you to our hosts/ partners in “artsy” crime!!! 📺

12/11/2025

We want to send a BIG thank you to Constance for purchasing .ceramics.and.stuff artwork from our first Root Experience Gallery Exhibit soft opening on Nov. 7th.

Thank you for not only your support to .ceramics.and.stuff and The Root Experience Festival, but also to — an outstanding sanctuary for artists in our city! 🙏🏽

We love to see artwork go to a good home — Moscow, ID here it comes! 💕

11/25/2025

After lending a week to reintroduce ourselves to our normal routines (y’all know how that goes, lol!), we’ve been basking in our memories of Year 2 of The Root Experience Festival! 🥰

We are deeply moved by how this year unfolded in a variety of ways, such as through discussions, reconnections, creativity, fresh & returning faces, showcasing participants work, and ultimately the 3 magical days we were able to spend time with you all in community.

Thank you to our Sponsors!: ✨
- Omprakash (fiscal sponsor)
- Waters Meet (aka, Empire Health Foundation)
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- Spokane Workforce Council
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- Spokane Regional Health District
- Better Health Together
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Thank you to our Partners!: 🌺
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- The Inner Mission
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- (for all the amazing merch!)
- (delicious opening day meal!)

Special Thanks to The Root Experience Collective:🫶🏽
- .evans.1232 //
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- // .dance.arts
- .ndn

Stay Tuned on our: IG, FB, and website to see more highlights from this year, and future plans!! 📡

We are honored to have fed, spoiled, laughed, cried, conversed, and shared space with you all!!

Hope to see you soon, Happy Holidays!! Safe travels to loved ones!!🥳🙌🏽 💕

11/16/2025

THE ROOT EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL 2025: DAY 3 — We cannot believe we are already here!! ✨

👉🏽Start:
📍 Spokane Central Library
12:30-3pm
- Performances & Vendor Fair

👉🏽 Next:
📍Magic Lantern Theater
4-6:30pm
- Last film block

👉🏽 Then, Head straight over to:
📍Saranac Art Projects (next door, same building)
- The Root Experience Art Exhibit

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!! 💞

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11/15/2025

The Root Experience Festival 2025 — Continues ✨

Join us today for the Youth & Guardian Workshops on Sat, Nov. 15 @ 10am-12pm!!

Location:
Spokane Central Library
906 W Main Ave
Spokane, WA

We will be located on the 1st Floor in Events A & B:
- Guardian Workshop (Events A)
- Youth Workshop (Events B)

✨In the Youth Workshop:
👉🏽 Hosted by: Olivia Evans .evans.1232
👉🏽 We will begin with Lyv’s Comedy for Kids Show
👉🏽 Followed by a snack
👉🏽A special animation film screening
👉🏽Close with an art activity
👉🏽And leave with a gift bag to go.

✨Simultaneously in the Guardian Workshop next door:
👉🏽Hosted by: Jaiz Boyd
👉🏽We will start with refreshments
👉🏽Special Guest Speakers:
👉🏽Stephaine Beans from The Shades of Motherhood

👉🏽Kerra Bower from RAZE Early Learning Center & Little Scholars
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👉🏽A special film screening
👉🏽A planting activity
👉🏽And leave with a gift bag to go

See you there!! 🙌🏽

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11/15/2025

Hey folks, we are about to start — Come join in the festivities in this crazy weather!! 💕

11/14/2025

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT — The Shades of Motherhood!! 🎨

The Shades of Motherhood Network is a blessing in community. Diving into various health fields, they put their love into everything they do and focus on lifting up folks with little resources. We are excited to have him as a Vendor this year!

👉🏽Catch Shade’s at the Festival:
📍Day 2: Sat, November 15: (12-2:40pm)

- All at the Spokane Central Library (3rd floor)
- Vendor

📍Day 2: Sat, November 15: (10am-12pm)

- All at the Spokane Central Library (1st floor)
- Speaker

✨ Shade’s Bio:
“The Shades of Motherhood Network is a non-profit organization based in Spokane, Washington, focused on addressing maternal health disparities for Black and Brown women. They provide innovative resources like peer support groups, empowering community workshops, and comprehensive doula care to ensure every Black mother and mother of color has a high-quality, culturally relevant childbirth experience.“

✨ Learn More & Follow:
IG:
FB: The Shades of Motherhood Network
www.theshadesofmotherhoodnetwork.org

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11/14/2025

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT — SPORE!! 🎵

SPORE is a colorful, energized band of 3 young folk from Innovation High School. They love to serenade and get people on their feet, where dancing crazy is just the medicine they ask for. Help us in welcoming Spore as a performer this year!

👉🏽Catch SPORE at the Festival:
📍Day 1: Fri, November 14:
(6-10:30pm)
- Performer
- The Spokane Central Library (3rd floor stage)

✨SPORE’s Bio:
“SPORE is a dynamic force in modern post-hardcore, delivering an urgent, relentless sound defined by sharp, angular guitar work and explosive dual vocals. Formed in Spokane, Washington by high school students from Innovation High School, SPORE quickly transcended the garage with a raw, emotionally charged intensity that belies their age.

Drawing influence from the chaotic energy of early 2000s post-hardcore and the melodic complexity of modern metalcore, the band carves out a sound that is both technically proficient and viscerally cathartic. SPORE’s focus is on crafting concise, impactful anthems that demand attention. With a commitment to the DIY ethic and a growing reputation for ferocious live performances, SPORE is poised to quickly outgrow its origins and make a significant impact on the heavy music scene.“

✨Learn More & Follow:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/spore3/black-ops-2

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📷 Pictured: SPORE band

11/14/2025

THE ROOT EXPERIENCE: DAY 3 FILMS:✨

🎬FILM BLOCK #5 - THEME:
“A Legacy of Resilience: Cultural Stories on the Journey to Racial Justice & Healing”

FILM & ARTIST HIGHLIGHT — “Here From the Start,” directed by Linny Dee!! 🙏🏽

Linny is a local director, performer, and actress who loves collaborating and working on films. This documentary feature is a local highlight on various BIPOC communities in Spokane. Get ready for a powerful film, as the interviewees tell their stories, generational connections to our area, and ultimately, what happened. We cannot wait to screen this film!

🎥Catch Linny’s Film at the Festival:
📍SUN, NOV 16, 2025 (4-6:30pm)
- Magic Lantern Theater // 25 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA
- Large theater

🎬Film Synopsis:
“A one hour long documentary about the history of Spokane and the Historic International District, told by descendants of those who were part of it. Initially built by the Chinese immigrants who came to work on the railroad, Spokane’s Historic International District once consisted of Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Jewish, Yugoslavian, and others. Many of these residents were marginalized by the dominant European-American society. They made the district their home and built lives for themselves in this neighborhood, coexisting as a vibrant community of minorities.”

✨ Linny’s Bio:
“Hi, I’m Linny Dee. I am a media artist and stage and film actress currently based in the Pacific Northwest. Although I have begun to shift my work towards media production from stage performance, I still consider myself an actress as well as a storyteller. As a performer my first love was live theatre but a lack of diversity in the industry led me to my current pursuits in media where I’ve been stretching my documentarian muscles In the future I hope to create content that introduces important social subjects to my audience in a non-threatening way that has the potential to create change.”

✨Learn More:
IG:
www.catonawindow.com

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11/14/2025

THE ROOT EXPERIENCE: DAY 3 FILMS:✨

🎬FILM BLOCK #5 - THEME:
“A Legacy of Resilience: Cultural Stories on the Journey to Racial Justice & Healing”

FILM & ARTIST HIGHLIGHT — “Facing the Storm: Youth Activism,” directed by Mikayla Gingrey!! 🛶

Mikayla is a director & storyteller. As an avid collaborator, this film took a village. Teamed with Matthew Remle, they laid the ground for a truly inspiring documentary about sovereignty, resilience, and generational efforts. We are so excited to have this film in the festival!

🎥Catch their Film at the Festival:
📍SUN, NOV 16, 2025 (4-6:30pm)
- Magic Lantern Theater // 25 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA
- Large theater

🎬Film Synopsis:
“”Youth Activism”, follows the work of Kayah George, Chayton Remle and the Water Warriors to protect Mother Earth. These youth activists embody the power that young people have to lead the way and change the world for the better. They remind us that there is a place for everyone in the climate justice movement.“

✨Learn More:
IG: //
we.mazaskatalks.com

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11/14/2025

THE ROOT EXPERIENCE: DAY 3 FILMS:✨

🎬FILM BLOCK #5 - THEME:
“A Legacy of Resilience: Cultural Stories on the Journey to Racial Justice & Healing”

FILM & ARTIST HIGHLIGHT — “She Prayed for Me,” directed by Sonia Jackson!! 🙏🏽

Sonia is an actress, vocalist, and director. She loves sharing her voice, spiritual nature, and art with her community, and beyond. This film invites you into an environment you can heal, and be serenaded by an Afro-spiritual melody. We cannot wait to sing along to this music video!

🎥Catch Sonia’s Film at the Festival:
📍SUN, NOV 16, 2025 (4-6:30pm)
- Magic Lantern Theater // 25 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA
- Large theater

🎬Film Synopsis:
“She Prayed for Me” is a 6-minute spiritual music video that pays tribute to the unseen prayers of mothers, fathers, and ancestors. Blending soulful vocals, poetic lyrics, and meaningful imagery, the piece reflects on the power of intergenerational faith and collective healing. A visual love letter to resilience, reverence, and the quiet strength of prayer.”

✨ Sonia’s Bio:
“Sonia Jackson is an actress, writer, and master storyteller with more than 30 years of experience performing on stage, in film, and on television. She is known for her powerful solo shows, including Conversations ’Bout the Girls, which explore themes of identity, body image, and healing. Guided by her spiritual practice, Sonia creates work that uplifts, inspires, and bridges art with deeper meaning. She Prayed for Me is her debut music video, a heartfelt tribute to the prayers of mothers, fathers, ancestors, and community, honoring the unseen strength that carries us through life.“

✨Learn More:
IG:
FB: soniajacksonvisions // soniajackson22

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