jen has a strong natural inclination to be supportive of ideas and projects that increase justice and artfulness in the world. Through her own experiences as a project-based artist, a teaching artist, and a small business owner, jen has developed a skill set and network from which she can provide support, resources and skills to help artists and/or small business owners take their idea from seed to fruition. She brings her deeply rooted commitment to equity and social change to her work.

As an educator and project-based artist for over 15 years, I come from a background that is student and
​client-centered. I ask the right questions and provide resources to help you grow your work. I offer a unique, tailored, emergent approach that emphasizes specific and responsive care for your situation.

​Areas of specialty:

• project-based learning/art
• project management
• logistics of building an arts based business
• grant writing support
• artist statements
  
• ​mission/vision statements
  
• collaboration
• integrating social justice into your mission and/or projects  

Coaching, Consulting & Project Design/Management

At the Root works with you to find out what is ‘at the root’ of your vision and project.

• Do you have a seed idea?
• Need help to provide structure and foundation to your project?
• Would it be useful to bounce ideas off of someone with experience?
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Schedule a consultaton

​Previous Projects

2019/2020
​At the Root formalized a working relationship with ERGO/movement, a collaborative performance project based in Burlington, VT, in early 2019. At the Root provided project management for the development of a large scale, multi-media performance: “They Say a Lady was the Cause of It”​

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2019
​At the Root worked with congregation Ruach ha Maqom to
develop an annual fundraising and event planning campaign to meet the ​needs of its growing congregation.

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2021
​At the Root worked with a coordinating committee to provide artistic and organizational support for the completion of the Poetry Walk project at 311 North Ave. 

"The Poetry Walk at 311 North Avenue is a window into a new way to engage with public space in Burlington. The Poetry Walk aspires to transcend a long history of harmful actions. Now in public hands, the park embracing a management plan that centers on healing and reciprocation. It will be, in perpetuity, a space for learning, sharing, and reflection."

When developing the inaugural Poetry Walk experience at Kieslich park Jen helped the City ensure community was being held by the process. Through Jen's commitment to honesty, generative values were encouraged to emerge. Another key aspect to Jen's contributions to the Poetry walk was her experience and perspective as an artist. This part of her experience and skills helped ensure that the standards and methods created by the steering committee encouraged poets and artists to contribute intuitively and equitably. ~Dan Cahill. Land Steward. City of Burlington. Department of Parks Recreation.

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2021
At the Root worked with local musician Marcie Hernandez, to develop and promote a crowdfunding campaign for a music video trilogy, Tres Pedazos, as a follow up to her first album release, Amanacer. 

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Jen brings a unique combination of valuable qualities to her work. She is creative & artistic, while also having great project management skills, such as good organizational and communication skills. I found her ability to troubleshoot unexpected challenges that arose within my project helpful and encouraging.  I especially appreciated her enthusiastic spirit which helped me during the more challenging tasks of my project. 
Marcie Hernandez - Latin Indie Artist 

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2021/2022
At the Root has been working with Covid Support VT to provide virtual "Wellness through Art" workshops. These workshops focus on the creative process, rather than the product and are available for any level of art making experience. 

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2022

At the Root worked with artist/printmaker Kenzie Hines to formalize her art making business, KenzieHinesPrintworks, by providing resources and support in her process. 

Jen really helped me take the initial big steps forward with my art. With deep roots in the community, Jen's knowledge of local resources is second to none. Along with being knowledgeable and having experience building her own business, she was so genuinely excited about my work, which really helped me believe in myself. To anyone looking to expand their art business or looking for local resources in the arts, talk to Jen Berger! 
Kenzie Hines. Printmaker