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RTA helps people in prison develop critical life skills through the arts, modeling an approach to the justice system based on human dignity rather than punishment.

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NY1’s On Stage Goes Inside Bedford Hills to See RTA in Action

What started with a series of letters became a powerful story about the impact of the arts inside prison. Recently,...

Save The Date! – RTA’s 30th Anniversary Gala

Join us for one unforgettable evening in celebrating three decades of impact at RTA’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Friday, November...

Journal

Reimagining Myself^® Featured on Delaware Public Media

Launched in Delaware earlier this year, Reimagining Myself® is now active at Howard Young Correctional Institution, marking the third state...

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Listen To The Voices of RTA!

Explore podcast interviews featuring members of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) community, including alumni, staff, and advocates. These conversations offer firsthand perspectives on the role of the arts in...

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Alumni Spotlight: Clarence Maclin

Many people were introduced to Clarence Maclin through his powerful performance in SING SING, the acclaimed film inspired by Rehabilitation Through the Arts’ theater program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility....

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NY1’s On Stage Goes Inside Bedford Hills to See RTA in Action

What started with a series of letters became a powerful story about the impact of the arts inside prison. Recently, NY1’s On Stage visited Bedford Hills Correctional Facility to spotlight...

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Save The Date! – RTA’s 30th Anniversary Gala

Join us for one unforgettable evening in celebrating three decades of impact at RTA’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 6, 2026 at C.V. Rich Mansion in White Plains, NY....

Journal

Reimagining Myself^® Featured on Delaware Public Media

Launched in Delaware earlier this year, Reimagining Myself® is now active at Howard Young Correctional Institution, marking the third state where RTA offers this work. Reimagining Myself® is RTA’s reentry-focused...

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Joy in the Room: Celebrating Sister Act at Bedford Hills

On April 9, 2026, Rehabilitation Through the Arts performed Sister Act: The Musical at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. The joy in the room that night was impossible to miss, and...

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More Than a Musical: Meet the Cast of RTA’s Sister Act

Inside Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, participants in Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) are preparing to bring Sister Act: The Musical to life on April 9, 2026. Beyond the choreography and...

Journal

Lift Every Voice: Nicole, Tiffany, and the Power of Creative Freedom

This Women’s History Month, we’re sharing reflections from the women of RTA—stories of creativity, leadership, and growth that have taken shape behind and beyond the wall. When Nicole talks about...

Events

Homecoming 2026: Celebrating Community and 30 Years of Impact

RTA’s 2026 Annual Homecoming was both a joyful reunion and a milestone moment for our community. Last year alone, more than 40 alumni returned home—and this celebration gave us the...

Journal

Brandon Barrow Named Director of External Affairs at Rehabilitation Through the Arts

We are thrilled to share exciting news for the RTA community: Brandon Barrow has been named Director of External Affairs, marking an important milestone as the organization enters its next...