Community meets Culture
Inspiring cultural awareness and appreciation, fostering cultural activation, collaboration, and community development
CHAYI
Gathering
This cultural gathering hosted by Kermanshah Oriental Rugs Gallery features live performances by Mehrnam Rastegari and Camila Celin with refreshments by So Lah Tea
Persian oriental rugs are renowned for their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and rich cultural heritage. They are hand-knotted carpets and are considered an art form with deep-rooted traditions. These rugs are not just floor coverings; they often represent stories, cultural symbolism, and are passed down through generations as family heirlooms.
Thursday July 3, 6-9pm
57 5th Ave, NYC (Union Square)
The Trops Foundation is pending 501c3 status, and is currently a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Trops Foundation through this fiscal sponsor link must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
WE TRY TO FULFILL
Our Values
Culture
It is important to have community infrastructure that empowers the arts to present itself independently in the physical world. We believe in nurturing the soul of individualism with opportunities for cultural activation.
Community
Society is held together by human connections with our peers. Our philosophy is to empower individuals and connect creatives by engaging communities fueled by cultural energy that can preserve, highlight and engage the human spirit.
Collaboration
In a globalized society, we often lose touch with the collective in our own neighborhoods. By working together, we can combine diverse perspectives to share the wisdom and influence of cultural values and create a better world for all.
Bohemian Wednesdays
This public event series opens the stage for cross-genre visual and performance artists to share and develop their work and fosters inclusivity in cultural expression.
Community Art Drops
Collaborating with local artists and venues, the Trops Foundation supports bringing accessible art to the community, curating culture in public spaces.
OUR 2025 PROJECTS
Media & Publishing
Trops Magazine
Print & Digital Media Channels present and preserve the identities and memories of the cultural landscape.
Trops Magazine is an homage to the Bohemian cultural community. This multi-genre arts magazine presents a cross-section of NYC, Paris, and Caribbean culture showcasing editorial writing, poetry, photography, paintings, interviews, and more.
60 Second Assassin at Trops Moon Mixer, 2022. Photography by Fabian Palencia
Public Programming
Cultural Healing
Art & Culture Workshops, Public Community Programming, Partnership with local organizations to present art as an avenue for Inspiration and Wellness of marginalized groups.
Exhibitions
Curatorial Projects
Connecting Artists, Audiences, and Venues to create studio, gallery, event, & exhibition spaces, Sharing programming that promotes inclusive access to Culture
Future-Driven
Student & University Partnerships
Offering educational programming and mentorship for students to enable artistic expression and maximize the cultural footprint of the Arts in academic institutions
OUR TEAM OF BOHEMIANS
Born out of the Trops Community, this project involves a creative network of artists, artisans, organizers, and art enthusiasts to generate more awareness and action in the world of culture. We encourage all individuals who would like to volunteer or participate in our programming to contact us to learn more about opportunities to get involved in the Trops Foundation.