Triskelion Arts has secured the purchase of its longtime home in Greenpoint, marking a major milestone that provides long-term stability for the Brooklyn-based dance organization.
The acquisition was completed through a layered financing strategy designed to ensure the organization’s future. Leaders say the purchase represents more than a real estate deal; it reflects a long-term investment in New York City’s dance community and the cultural infrastructure that supports artists.
“This acquisition is about protection and possibility. It secures a permanent home for creative freedom and self-expression, a space where, through dance, artists can ask unapologetic questions, seek answers and expand the way we think," said Executive Director Rachel Mckinstry. "Owning our home strengthens our collective power and gives us the stability to plan and build boldly. The moment we signed on the property, I knew the future of Trisk was rooted and undeniable. From here, Trisk will remain a place where artists and audiences experience creativity that deepens perspective and broadens how we understand ourselves and one another. And we’re just getting started."
Support for the acquisition came from a coalition of public officials and philanthropic organizations. Contributors included New York City Council Member Lincoln Restler, New York State Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and State Senator Kristen Gonzalez. Additional funding support was provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation, the The Thompson Family Foundation and the The SHS Foundation.
Founded in 2000, Triskelion Arts, at 106 Calyer St., has become an important resource for New York City’s dance community. The organization operates performance programming, rehearsal studios and artist support initiatives that serve creators at multiple stages of their careers. Its mission focuses on nurturing artistic development while contributing to the city’s broader cultural dialogue.
Each year, the organization presents roughly 20 productions featuring more than 50 lead artists and about 300 collaborators. Those performances draw more than 4,000 audience members annually and frequently sell out. In addition to its theater programming, Triskelion Arts operates four rehearsal studios that remain in near constant use throughout the year, running daily from morning through late evening.
The project also received advisory support from SeaChange Capital Partners and real estate advisor Paul Leibowitz of Plot Real Estate Advisory.
