Birdhouse

Birdhouse is a collective of activist artists based in New York City, dedicated to creating performance and installation works that explore and challenge conceptions of humanity. The company operates in the arts and culture sector, focusing on physical theater and educational programs. Birdhouse serves a diverse audience, including art enthusiasts, students, and the general public, by offering free tickets and tuition to ensure financial accessibility. The business model is primarily supported by donations, which are tax-deductible through their fiscal sponsorship with New York Live Arts, Inc. Birdhouse generates revenue through these contributions and by expanding its offerings to include workshops, open rehearsals, and classes. The company collaborates closely with various artists, with one or several taking on directorial roles for each project. Birdhouse's works intimately engage with the human body, identity, and the ways we perceive and are perceived by others. The company is currently on hiatus but continues to be an influential presence in the performance art community.

Keywords: activist artists, physical theater, installations, humanity, educational programs, free access, donations, New York City, workshops, collaborative creation.