Art Exhibition Opening - ROOTED

The Kota Alliance and Ruthy Valdez are proud to present ROOTED—a group exhibition exploring the visible and invisible roots that shape who we are, and the ones we choose to plant in the world.

The exhibition features the work of 36 incredibly talented and unique women-identified artists.

What does it mean to be rooted?

For some, it is cultural, ancestral, or spiritual. For others, it is found in stories passed down, traditions reclaimed, or the bold new seeds planted in art, family, and community.

ROOTED is a centerpiece of our Spring 2026 programming, a season dedicated to heritage, storytelling, and rising from strong foundations. We invite you to join us for an evening of art, connection, and reflection as we let these roots speak and witness what grows from them.

Date: May 7th 2026

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: The Kota Alliance, 43 St Nicholas Pl

Exhibit Hours & Visiting Information

Following our opening night, the exhibition will be open to the public through June 9th, 2026.

Standard Hours: Monday – Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*

Weekends: Available by appointment.

Visiting: To ensure a member of our team is available to welcome you, please send us a quick text message before your visit at +1 (347) 884-3626

The Kota Alliance is a women centered community-based hub with a mission to create equity and empower marginalized women and girls through Arts & Culture and Advocacy, championing gender equity and holistic wellness.

Ruthy Valdez is Kota's Arts and Culture Expert and the Curator of the ROOTED exhibition. Ruthy Valdez is a fine artist blending cultural symbolism, intricate patterns, and vivid colors into dreamlike masterpieces.

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Host or Publisher Kota Alliance and Reciprocity Foundation