Victoria Clark to Perform at Rehabilitation Through the Arts 30th Anniversary Gala

Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), has officially announced its 30th Anniversary Gala, "Breaking Cycles, Building Futures." Taking place Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the C.V. Rich Mansion in White Plains, NY, this landmark event is RTA's most critical fundraiser of the year. The evening will celebrate three decades of human-centered change within the carceral system and fund the vital resources needed to carry RTA's mission into its next chapter.

Thirty years ago, RTA Founder and Executive Director Emerita Katherine Vockins, along with a group of incarcerated men at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, laid the foundation for what RTA is today. Together, they shared a profound belief that the arts could restore dignity, unlock human potential, and create opportunities for transformation in places where hope is often in short supply. That original vision has remained RTA's north star, shaping thousands of lives over the last three decades.

"Our 30th anniversary is more than a celebration of where we have been-it is a powerful reaffirmation of where we are going," said Jermaine Archer, RTA Alum and Executive Director. "Every day, we witness the deep, ongoing need for programs that foster creativity, healing, and human connection within the carceral system. As we look ahead to our next chapter, we are committed to stewarding this beautiful legacy by expanding our national reach, deepening community partnerships, and investing in our alumni leadership to responsibly grow RTA's impact."

Reflecting on the organization's remarkable journey, Founder, Executive Director Emerita and honoree of the evening Katherine Vockins expressed profound gratitude for the community that has sustained her vision.

"When we first gathered inside Sing Sing three decades ago, we didn't have a grand blueprint-we simply had a shared conviction that human dignity could be restored through creative expression," said Vockins. "To see that original spark grow into an organization that has reshaped thousands of lives, inspired a major motion picture, and is now led by one of our very own alumni is the ultimate fulfillment of our mission. This gala is a celebration of those accomplishments."

The event will also honor RTA's Director of Programs and Operations, Charles Moore, with the annual RTA Alumnus Award.

"As an RTA alum, receiving this award at our 30th Anniversary Gala is a profound, full-circle honor," said Moore. "RTA restored my sense of purpose behind the walls, and leading our programs today allows me to see that same spark of transformation in others every single day."

The commemorative evening will feature a supper-style cocktail reception, offering guests an opportunity to connect with alumni and others at the heart of the organization. A silent auction will highlight original art pieces created by RTA participants and alumni. The evening's centerpiece will be the 30-Year Legacy Program, featuring powerful live performances by RTA alumni and a special guest performance by Tony Award-winning actor Victoria Clark.

Clark, a longtime advocate for the arts as a vehicle for human connection, shared her enthusiasm for collaborating with RTA's alumni network for this milestone performance.