In the year 2021, our first PopUp creative lab opened in Cologne-Zollstock: we offer artistic programs on queer and intersectional topics by and for young people from Cologne in an inspiring environment.
A car-free island in the middle of the North Sea. Autumn storms on the sandy beach. 40 young artists from different countries. Come on board for a unique experience!
40 young artists. 8 countries. 14 days at the Landesmusikakademie Heek. 1 joint show with dance, music, theatre and live media. 2 performances at the Alte Feuerwache Cologne. Be there!
The publication from our #YAfQRaV project (2017-2019) with materials and suggestions for pedagogical work.
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ROOTS & ROUTES Cologne e. V. (RRCGN) is a specialised cultural education institution in Cologne. We do international youth work, promote cultural diversity and different art forms.
RRCGN supports youth and young adults in their creative and professional development. In local and international networking. RRCGN is committed to an open, inclusive society, to the elimination of discrimination and to access for all people to cultural and artistic life.
Our projects
From iJuLa to The ROOTS & ROUTES Experience: we do many different projects, often together with partners from the international ROOTS & ROUTES network.
Statements from RRCGN participants
experience ROOTS & ROUTES
Esmeralda Elizalde
I love the impact ROOTS & ROUTES had on my life to open my eyes to interculturality and multidisciplinary projects.
Ieva Savickaitė
ROOTS & ROUTES gave me the opportunity to meet amazing young artists from different cultural backgrounds and creative fields.
Avelyn
When I think back to my ROOTS & ROUTES Experience, this is what I have in mind above all: authenticity…
Yarima Lugo
The safe and open environment that these projects offer create such a strong bond between all the participants and coaches
Moritz Bussinger
My first time at ROOTS & ROUTES was the Peer Coach Academy 2016. At that time I was a fresh…
David “Day” Sebuyange
R&R is a creative home I would like to call it, where I can connect and feel happy to meet…
Daniel “Blu” Sebuyange
ROOTS & ROUTES to me is family, its great memories, laughter, creativity and unity. I love the different cultures I…
Kristina Marija Kulinič
There is no doubt that these kinds of experiences are valuable for those who would like to learn something new.
Leticia M’Peti Speicher
Working and collaborating with ROOTS & ROUTES means a lot to me because it combines important values such as passion,…
Rahel Düx
I got to know ROOTS & ROUTES Cologne before I even started calling myself an artist. There is a certain…
Lorenzo Ciacciavicca
I learned most of my craft skills working on ROOTS & ROUTES projects and met some of my best friends…
Josephine Stamer
Ever since I took part in ROOTS & ROUTES projects, I have known that I want to pursue an artistic…