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Feature Image: Reimagining Myself® workbook cover created by artist Sarah Corley. This fall, RTA is proud to launch Reimagining Myself® at two New York State women’s correctional facilities—Albion and Taconic—marking...
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Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) joins the arts and justice community in mourning the passing of Agnes Gund (1938-2025)—visionary philanthropist, art patron, and founder of the Art for Justice Fund....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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”...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A documentary film following RTA's production of A Few Good Men at Sing Sing

A unique, comprehensive in-prison arts program which teaches critical life skills

Our Reimagining Myself® program is an innovative arts-based approach to reentry.

Engaging RTA members after their release, as they rejoin and thrive in society and our communities.