The NCCJC TapRoot Arts Residency will provide a participatory space for artists, cultural workers, and creatives to explore the intersection of art, climate justice, and community engagement. NCCJC’s interactive performance– Finding Our Balance– provides the educational foundation for the residency. This show is a multi-faceted and multidisciplinary call to action. This residency is an opportunity for artists committed to environmental activism and social justice to explore how they can create works of art to catalyze movement building. Participants will immerse themselves in a supportive and imaginative space where they can harness their creative talents to raise awareness, inspire action, and amplify the voices of marginalized communities first and worst affected by climate change. The residency will include discussion, creative activities, performance activities, and presentations. Participants will delve into pressing climate issues, talk about advocating for equitable solutions, and explore how to foster meaningful connections with other partners and stakeholders.