The Trops Information

Trops is a dual - entity cultural discovery platform ecosystem. The mobile application, "Trops" turns art, music, and live experiences into a city-wide treasure hunt. Live on iOS and Android, the technology platform connects consumers to local experiences, operators to audiences, and institutions to engagement data through gamified discovery and BLE-powered venue tools. Colla Nexus, Inc. is the commercial entity behind Trops Mobile, powering operator subscriptions, booking and commission transactions, and municipal SaaS contracts for cities and cultural venues. Trops Foundation Ltd. is a New York 501(c)(3) supporting cultural programming, artist development, and community activation across the arts landscape. Trops Foundation provides a platform that empowers contemporary arts in the city of New York and beyond, inspiring cultural awareness engagement and appreciation by fostering community activation, collaboration, and journalistic media. Our magazine features artworks, interviews, poetry and photography from emerging artists and contextualizes them through curatorial reflections of art history.