rta's 2026 gala
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Featuring RTA Alumni Performances and Special Guest Performance by Tony Award Winner Victoria Clark
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Connection + Cocktail Supper + Silent Art & Experiences Auction 6:30 PM
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30-Year Legacy Program + "Build the Next 30" Mission Moment 8:00 PM
Honoring:
In honor of Katherine Vockins, RTA's Founder and Executive Director Emerita, we will introduce the Katherine Vockins Legacy Award as a tribute to her visionary leadership. Katherine will receive the inaugural award, establishing a tradition that will honor future leaders in the carceral and social justice fields.
The annual RTA Alumnus Award honors a former participant with exceptional societal impact. This year’s recipient is Charles Moore, RTA’s Director of Programs and Operations, and the first alumnus hired by the organization. He now leads RTA programming across New York, California, and Delaware.
Bid for Auction Items
Your auction purchases support RTA’s next 30 years — bidding is open through Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. ET.
Gala Host Sponsors
Lynda & Stephen Ables
Leslie Allen
Michele Ankuda
Ava & Paul Zukowsky
Sheryl Baker
Peter Balsam
Marcia & Kenneth Brookler
Sharon S. Quayle & Roger W. Buck
Deirdre Burns & William Hoynes
Charles Schwab
Allison Chernow & Lloyd Trufelman
Circles of Support
Gabe Cruz
Constance Curran
Deanna D’Amore & Matthew Rogers
Sharon Delevie & Steven Haber
Judy & Tom Exton
Rhoda & Brian Fischer
Elizabeth Frankel & Charles Steinhorn
Nisa Geller & Jeff Tannenbaum
Nancy & David Gernert
Sing Sing Prison Museum
Martha & Richard Handler
Clay Hiles
Bodhi Dana Fund
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison
Humansize Communications
Janet Inskeep Benton
Anonymous
Suzanne Kessler & Wendy McKenna
Cynthia Krupat
Jackie & George Kunhardt
Leslie Lichter & Ron Winters
Cass & Nick Ludington
Catherine Mevs
Linda J. Meyers
Osborne Association, Inc.
Deborah Mullin & John Chatzky
Michael Orey
Pollack Family Foundation
Lauren Price
Marilyn & Hugh Price
Heidi & Richard Rieger
Judith O. & Robert E. Rubin
Karen & Bruce Sabath
Mikki Shaw & Peter Capek
Karin & Jim Shiel
Keiko & Bill Spade at sasaki + spade architects
SUNY Office of Higher Education in Prison
Leslie Sternlieb
Meg Sussman
Anne Sweazey
Lisa & Peter Wells
Other Details:
All-evening open bar. Appetizers, entrees, and dessert will be passed throughout the event.
Attire: We’re a creative community and embrace fun and festive attire!
Ample on-site parking and easy access to Metro-North in White Plains. Contact RTA if transportation is needed.
For additional information, contact development@rta-arts.org or (914) 251-7540.
RTA's 30th Anniversary Gala
Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm
C.V. Rich Mansion, White Plains, NY
Bid for Auction Items
Your auction purchases support RTA’s next 30 years — bidding is open through Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. ET.