Triskelion Arts (106 Calyer St.) has activated the local arts scene for a quarter of a century, and now it’s here to serve for much longer.
As rents rise and arts organizations are often the first to suffer, Trisk has made the affirmative decision to stay put, cement its community ties, and provide resources to artists by purchasing its building.
In a March 6 announcement, the neighborhood dance and performance venue said that making…
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This is really such wonderful news. As an artist, those affordable rehearsal spaces are so critical. As an audience member, I have had many wonderful evenings watching FABULOUS performances. I absolutely recommend going to any Trisk programming.
Congratulations on the purchase of your building!! That’s wonderful news. for your organization and for the
Community!! Your future is limitless
Purchased the building? These artists must be loaded. The three most expensive buildings in the world are the Taj Mahal, Versailles Palace and any building in Greenpoint.
Honest question, do you ever contribute anything positive? You are such a wet sock. I bet you’re fun at parties.
I am actually the life of most parties. I just print the truth as somebody who has witnessed a lot in life and studied history. What is wrong with the post? A little humor. Greenpoint is super expensive. The only thing I hate in a democracy are the extremes which ruin it ie far left and far right extremists.