Curatorial Statement: "We are living in a country that was built by immigrants whose roots reach all over the world. The focus of this exhibit is to celebrate what our ancestors have brought to this country and the people who were here before the Europeans came to this land. The roots of the artists participating in this exhibit reach out to Native America, Africa, with stops in the Caribbean, Southern United States. The artists have chosen to create images that reflect historical events that have added to the American Dream. Others have chosen to express family connections. This exhibit was inspired to combat the rising storm of separatism and division. Our roots are diversified but we are all part of the American Tree and a tree with strong roots can survive any storm."

Artists: Pamella Allan, Beryl Benbow, Charnae Betton, Glori B, Francks F. Deceus, Myrah Brown Green, Melvin Isaac, Julia Justo, Scharalet Kee, Donna Mason, Otto Neals, Aleathea Sapp-Jimenez, Margaret Rose Vendryes, Larry Weekes, Valerie Williams and Ken Wright.

Fulton Art Fair is a not-for-profit art organization and Brooklyn’s oldest Black visual arts organization, started in 1958. It also holds the distinction of being one of the longest continuing Black arts groups in the U.S. Fulton Art Fair was founded by local businesswoman Shirley Hawkins. Its inaugural co-chairs were legendary artists Jacob Lawrence and Ernest Crichlow. Fulton Art Fair has evolved from its original yearly “On the Fence” to an organization that has events year-round.

Our Roots is presented by Fulton Art Fair in partnership with Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning. This exhibition is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. It is part of JCAL's two-year pilot project, Building Equity for BIIPOC (Black, Immigrant, Indigenous, People of Color) Artists, funded by New York Community Trust.