The Root Experience

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!!! 📺

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! 💕

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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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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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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