ART SAVES LIVES
Red Hook Art Project
Donate and Support Young Artists
Our Mission
RHAP’s mission is rooted in the conviction that creative self-expression is a transformative experience that enriches individuals and communities. As an organization, we work to provide a space where young people feel safe and supported as they develop their voices through artistic projects and activities. We cultivate an environment of playfulness and experimentation, while challenging our older students to help each other strengthen their individual voices through supportive criticism. The experiences of creative problem solving and self-expression that underlie our program generate self-confidence and a sense of agency in our students. We believe that these qualities meaningfully contribute to the well-being of our students, their communities, and ultimately encourage engaged citizenship.
Events
Monthly paint, sip & socialize
Every last Wednesday of the month from 6-8 pm
Led by a different teaching artist every month
Location: The RHAP art studio 291 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn NY, 11231
PAY WHAT YOU CAN. The suggested donation is $10
All materials included
Monthly figure drawing:
Every last Friday of the month from 6-9 pm
Teaching artist Paola
Location: The RHAP art studio 291 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn NY, 11231
PAY WHAT YOU CAN. The suggested donation is $10
All materials included
"I am 16 years old. I came to RHAP because I love to draw. RHAP has helped me explore so many forms of art. RHAP also helps me with academics which is an area I struggle with. RHAP helped me with believing in myself and never giving up. I get inspiration and help from the students and the volunteers. Everyone is connected like family. You learn to trust the people you see."
— BRIANNA (16 years old, third-year RHAP Student)
Support a child's art education.
Help bring art into student’s homes!
At RHAP we have been working hard to support our students as they deal with the many disruptions of this pandemic. With the closure of NYC public schools and RHAP’s facility, we are adapting our programming to help our students stay creative through these challenging times. We have put together kits of basic art supplies and are looking for your help in getting these to our students. A kit costs $62 and we will coordinate safe delivery to our students.
All donations of $50 or more will be acknowledged by email or letter with a receipt that can be used for tax purposes.
RHAP has helped three of our oldest students apply to and get accepted to college: SUNY-Oneonta, SUNY-FIT and Kingsborough College. They are all continuing their studies in fine art and/or illustration.
RHAP has helped ten of our older students apply to and get accepted at prestigious high schools with special programs in the arts: two at Fiorello LaGuardia High School of the Arts, two at the High School of Art and Design and four at the Edward R. Murrow High School.
