Triskelion Arts

What Triskelion Arts does

Triskelion Arts is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dance and movement organization operating an 80-seat black-box theater and four rehearsal studios from an owned facility at 106 Calyer Street in Greenpoint. Founded in 2000 in Williamsburg and relocated to Greenpoint in 2015, the organization produces up to sixteen performances annually through its Trisk Presents mainstage series, the Split Bill multi-artist evenings, the Synthesis queer-nightlife variety show, and Beyond the Black Box programming dedicated to amplifying Black dance artists. It serves three principal segments: choreographers and movement artists seeking studio time and presentation platforms; NYC audiences purchasing tiered tickets ($17 HEARTS through $50 Star Supporter); and curators and partner organizations co-presenting work.

The organization's core technology and infrastructure is physical rather than digital — an ADA-compliant ground-floor black-box theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, plus four subsidized rehearsal studios renting at $9-$19 per hour and an online booking system for artist self-service. Artist development is delivered through three structured residency pathways: the year-long Trisk Fellowship (studio access, financial support, technical and design resources culminating in a performance series), the Production Residency (focused on lighting, set, and sound-driven work), and a six-month Artist-in-Residence program providing 150 studio hours and a three-evening performance run.

Triskelion's revenue model is a five-stream nonprofit mix: ticket sales, rehearsal studio rentals, monthly Buddy and one-time individual donations (with tiered benefits from $1/month up to $5,000+ giving levels), foundation grants (Howard Gilman Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Thompson Family Foundation, SHS Foundation, Mertz Gilmore Foundation, Harkness Foundation for Dance, Emma Sheafer Charitable Trust, Ford Foundation, Foundation for Contemporary Arts), and government arts funding from NYSCA, NYC DCLA, and NY State Senate, Assembly, and City Council discretionary allocations. Leadership consists of Executive Director Rachel Mckinstry, Director of Production Anna Wotring, and a Board of Directors led by President Melissa Grillo Aruz.

Name

Triskelion Arts

Legal name

Triskelion Arts

Website

https://triskelionarts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Triskelion Arts is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit operating an 80-seat black-box theater and four rehearsal studios, producing dance performances, artist residencies, and affordable studio rentals serving choreographers, movement artists, and NYC audiences.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Performance Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for live dance and movement performances, with tiered pricing supporting accessibility.
2. Rehearsal Studio Rentals: Affordable and subsidized rehearsal studio rentals ranging from $9 to $19/hour, supporting artist development.
3. Individual Donations: Monthly Buddy donations starting at $1/month and one-time donations starting at $25, with tiered benefits.
4. Foundation and Government Grants: Support from foundations (Howard Gilman Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, etc.) and government entities (NYSCA, NYC DCLA).
5. Classes and Workshops: Free dance classes offered at events like the BBB Block Party.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Triskelion Arts operates a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dance and performance venue offering live performance programming, affordable rehearsal studio rentals, and structured artist residency programs. Its 80-seat black-box theater and four rehearsal studios provide the complete creative journey from rehearsal to performance, complemented by ticketed performances, guest-curated events, and community dance classes. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, space rentals, individual donations, and foundation/government grants.

Product overview

Triskelion Arts is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dance and performance organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem for dance and movement artists. The core offerings include an 80-seat black-box theater venue and four affordable rehearsal studios. The organization operates multiple performance programs including Trisk Presents (mainstage productions), the Split Bill Series (multi-artist evenings), Synthesis (queer nightlife variety show), and Beyond the Black Box events (Black arts programming). Artist development is supported through three distinct residency programs: the year-long Trisk Fellowship (offering studio access, financial support, and technical resources), the Production Residency (for artists requiring theatrical design elements), and the Artist-in-Residence Program (six-month with 150 studio hours). Additional services include theater rentals, rehearsal studio rentals ($9-$19/hour), and an online booking system. Since 2000, over 900 original productions have been presented on their stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ original productions since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KEIGWIN + COMPANYcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2025Dance company co-presenting the BBB Block Party with Trisk, creating free community event celebrating Black artistry.
• Beyond the Black Box (BBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and cultural organization dedicated to amplifying Black voices. Curates events at Trisk including 'Black Black Black' Week and BBB Block Party, focusing on celebrating and uplifting the Black dance community.
• New York Live ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for co-presenting events including Live Artery Festival with Julia Antinozzi's 'The Suite' and Fresh Tracks residency for Trisk Fellows.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Danspace Project: NYC nonprofit presenting platform for dance, with comparable curatorial emphasis on experimental and emerging choreographers and a similar studio-plus-presentation mission.
• The Chocolate Factory Theater: Long-established Long Island City theater supporting experimental performance including dance; directly comparable as a small nonprofit venue prioritizing artistic development and artist residencies.
• Baryshnikov Arts Center: Residency and performance venue in NYC supporting dance and movement artists; explicit partner with Trisk via the Princess Grace Works in Progress program, making it a directly comparable nonprofit venue with residency programs.
• New York Live Arts: NYC dance presenting organization and venue; Triskelion already partners with NY Live Arts on Fresh Tracks residency and co-presented events, making it a direct comparable in mission, scale, and programming model.
• Performance Space New York: East Village nonprofit presenting experimental dance and performance; comparable scale, residency structure, and curatorial focus on avant-garde movement-based work in NYC.
• Gibney: NYC dance and social practice organization with multiple studios and performance spaces, comparable in mission of supporting artists through residencies, rental space, and presentation. Larger in scale but similar operating model.
• Center for Performance Research: Brooklyn-based dance presenting and research organization operating studio and performance programs; similar size and mission in providing affordable space and curated performance opportunities for movement artists.

Broad incumbents

• 92Y: Established NYC cultural institution with dance programming and rehearsal space offerings; broader portfolio but overlapping artist-services and presenting functions relevant to Trisk's mission.
• The Joyce Theater: Larger NYC dance presenting institution; broader scope and bigger venue capacity than Trisk but serves the same NYC dance audience and artist ecosystem, with overlapping presenting and residency functions.

Regional players

• BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance: NYC nonprofit dance organization with similar mission of supporting underrepresented choreographers and audiences; comparable programming model though serving a different borough.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/triskelionarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/triskelion-arts

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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