Journal Archives - Rehabilitation Through the Arts

FAQs About A24’s Sing Sing Coming to Theaters this Summer!

Excitement is brewing as A24’s Sing Sing, the highly anticipated feature film based RTA’s theater program starring Oscar nominees Colman Domingo and Paul Raci, gears up for its national release this summer. As buzz continues to grow, fans are eager to learn more about this groundbreaking film, especially its ties to Rehabilitation Through the Arts […]

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Celebrating Katherine Vockins, Founder of Rehabilitation Through the Arts

Katherine Vockins, RTA’s Founder, has officially retired but her extraordinary leadership and vision will continue to make an indelible mark on countless individuals and communities. It was Katherine’s vision and leadership that launched RTA at Sing Sing Correctional Facility 28 years ago when few civilians were venturing inside a maximum-security prison, never mind creating a […]

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Sing Sing is not just a movie, it’s a movement.

Highlights from the SXSW US Premiere of Sing Sing. Sing Sing, the new feature film about RTA’s theater program starring Oscar nominees Colman Domingo and Paul Raci, had its U.S. premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX on March 8, 2024. The RTA team joined the cast and crew to celebrate […]

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RTA Awarded Grants from NEA & NYSCA

RTA is excited to have been awarded grants from NEA and NYSCA for 2024.

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Reimagining Myself® featured in Corrections Today

Reimagining Myself® newest program as a transformative solution to address the social and emotional challenges people face upon reentry.

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RTA Expands to Two More Facilities in 2024

RTA will provide new workshops at Collins Correctional Facility in Western, NY and Wallkill Correctional Facility in Wallkill, NY.

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Sing Sing Film: Based On The RTA Program Founded At Sing Sing Prison

Sing Sing (2023) is a film based on the arts rehabilitation program founded at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. Cast Actors are part of the RTA initiative.

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2022 RTA Annual Report

Explore RTA’s 2022 Annual Report, highlighting a year of strengthening existing programs, expanding initiatives, and serving our mission with dedication.

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Taking a Bow: A Tribute to Katherine Vockins

The RTA community honored Katherine Vockins, the founder and executive director of RTA. See the tribute event photos from RTA participants and supporters.

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Exploring the Artistic Journey of Incarcerated Artists at Sing Sing

At an exhibition hosted by Rehabilitation Through the Arts, subjects included Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikole Hannah-Jones, global warming, and home.

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We’re back!

RTA resumes in-person programming at the 6 prisons we serve.

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