RTA’s “Thoughts of A Colored Man” Cast & Crew Share Insights on Keenan Scott’s Play and the Power of the Arts
May 15, 2024
From May 15-17, 2024, at Green Haven Correctional Facility, Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) members are bringing to life the acclaimed production, “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” Written by Keenan Scott II, this play has garnered widespread acclaim for its poignant portrayal of identity, race, and masculinity in contemporary society. The play’s main characters represent […]
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A Brief But Spectacular take on rehabilitation through art – PBS News Hour
July 15, 2021
John Zoccoli is a visual artist who spent 25 years in prison until his release in June, 2020. During his incarceration, he became involved in a program called Rehabilitation Through The Arts (RTA) — which he says transformed his life.
June News: RTA Begins Return to In Person Programming
June 23, 2021
RTA was one of the first programs the Department of Corrections allowed to return to facilities
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at RTA
May 3, 2021
As an organization that works extensively with incarcerated people, we stand in solidarity with all people of color and all those oppressed by institutional inequality. As an arts organization, we are committed to telling the story of our shared humanity.
RTA Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Lives Through Art
April 16, 2021
RTA was founded at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in 1996. 25 years later, RTA has grown into a robust prison arts program in New York with hundreds of successful alumni.