Performa, a non-profit multidisciplinary arts organization established by RoseLee Goldberg in 2004, is dedicated to exploring the critical role of live performance in the history of twentieth century art and to encouraging new directions in performance for the twenty-first century.
Performa 09, the third biennial of new visual art performance, is taking place in New York City November 1-22, 2009.
Performa’s objectives are:
Commission new performance projects in visual arts
Present a dedicated performance biennial
Consult and collaborate with art institutions and performing art presenters around the world to create dynamic and historically significant performance programs
Offer an ongoing educational platform for expanding the knowledge and understanding of this critical area of visual art and cultural history
