Roots & Rays Public Opening & Art Exhibition — Sept 21

Join us as we open the doors to our new home!

Roots & Rays is officially welcoming the community into our new space. This day marks not just the start of a new chapter for us, but also the unveiling of our inaugural art exhibition, Emergent Matter. Wild Future.

Come explore our expanded healing and creative environment—designed for therapy, art-making, workshops, and connection—and experience the work of artists whose pieces invite reflection on transformation, memory, and the possibilities ahead.

Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: 3:00–7:00 PM
Location: Roots & Rays Center for Creative Medicine
10421 S Church Street, Chicago, IL 60643
Cost: Free and open to the public


Feat. Artist Images: Megan Diddie, Navigation, 2025. Paul Elliott, Opening Credits #13, 2025. Chiara No, Two Girls, 2025.

What to Expect

  • Tour our new space and learn about upcoming programs

  • View Emergent Matter. Wild Future., curated to explore personal and collective transformation

  • Connect with our community of artists, healers, and supporters


Accessibility

Street parking is available. The building and exhibition spaces are accessible for visitors using mobility devices.


We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you!


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