Founded in 2004 with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change, WonderRoot was a leading cultural organization in Atlanta, GA.
As an arts center and platform for social impact campaigns, WonderRoot partnered with organizations to as A3C Hip-Hop Festival and the High Museum to empower artists and activists.
In 2009, WonderRoot's Art Sign the BeltLine, marked all 109 public rights-of-way with original artwork. The grassroots effort spawned Art on the BeltLine.
The WonderRoot Community Arts Center, from 2008 - 2019, served as a resource center for artists, community organizers, and young people throughout the Atlanta region.
Working with the Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League. WonderRoot's commissioned William Massey to produce nine sculptures tracking the 140 history of Reynoldstown.
Beginning in 2012, WonderRoot partnered with gloATL to produce the annual Wonderglo gala that brought a new wave of immersive art experiences to Atlanta's art and fundraising events.
Part of WonderRoot's lifeblood, especially in the early years, the basement music venue was an all ages space for local and touring bands, hosting thousands of shows through the years.
Helping fill a gap in the local film scene, long before the boom of the now thriving film industry "WonderRoot's Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series" won numerous awards.
As a part of the Atlanta's first "Elevate" program, WonderRoot produced "Imaginary Million," an art auction featuring work from 100 artists.
The digital media lab at the Arts Center provided access, for just $10/month, to filmmakers, designers, and animators to state of the art technology.
Since its inception, creative youth development was at the heart of WonderRoot's services. From apprenticeships to workshops, WonderRoot was committed to providing youth access to the arts.
The Recording Studio at the Arts Center was, for many, the main attraction. A full size recording booth where many of Atlanta's favorite bands and artists did their recording.
Working with Georgia Equality in 2014, WonderRoot commissioned Fahamu Pecou, Jerushia Graham, and Andre Keichian to design gender neutral signage for Deconstructing Binaries.
A signature WonderRoot program, the Walthall/Hughley Artist Fellowship provided professional and career development training to Atlanta-based artists at pivotal stages in their careers.
At Ponce City Market, the WonderRoot Artist Market provided each week a platform for artists and makers to sell their wares to the visitors on the Atlanta BeltLine.
Working with MARTA, WonderRoot commissioned Fahamu Pecou to produce permanent murals at MARTA stations throughout the City. Featured here is Pecou's "Rise Above" image on the King-Memorial Marta Station.
WonderRoot pursued the redevelopment of an historic school-building to become a multi-use arts campus. The project never came to fruition but left behind inspiration for building's future.
In partnership with Super Bowl LIII, WonderRoot produced Off the Wall, presenting 30 permanent murals throughout Atlanta to celebrate the City's Civil Rights & Social Justice Journey.
In 2019 WonderRoot closed its doors. Many thanks to the thousands of artists, volunteers, donors, partners, staff and board that helped WonderRoot leave a lasting imprint on Atlanta.