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...

At Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), we believe in the power of creativity to transform lives and open doors to new possibilities. Few philanthropists embodied that conviction more deeply than...

On Friday, November 7, 2025, the curtain will rise at the historic Irvington Theater, for a night unlike any other—the RTA Alumni Showcase Gala. Nearly 30 years ago, RTA began...

People are tuning in to hear the voices of RTA alumni—and the message is loud and clear: creativity can change lives. This summer, three powerful alumni—Dario Peña, John “Divine G”...

RTA was recently awarded grants from The Tow Foundation and ArtsWestchester, and we are thrilled to share the news. The Tow Foundation has committed to three years of General Operating...

On July 29, 2015, inside the gymnasium of Woodbourne Correctional Facility, a group of RTA participants stepped onto a makeshift stage and danced with precision, emotion, and purpose. The piece...

At Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), we believe in the power of the arts to unlock human potential, transform lives, and rebuild communities. But transformation begins with recognition—and recognition begins...

97% of RTA participants do not return to prison within three years of release. While this statistic is a clear marker of our RTA’s impact, it’s time to dig deeper...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and with it comes the perfect moment to reflect not only on the importance of what we do at RTA — but the deeper...

Reimagining Myself® participants receiving their certificates of completion at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, California.   April is Second Chance Month®—a time for us to pause and reflect on the...