Red Hook Art Project (RHAP)

The Red Hook Art Project is a youth organization committed to providing art education and opportunities primarily to BIPOC students residing in the NYCHA Red Hook Houses, Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower young artists, age 7-18, from 140+ families, supporting both students and BIPOC arts educators in and around Red Hook. Along with after school homework help, our arts programming includes Principles of Design, Music Production, Glass Beadmaking, Window Design, Digital & Mixed Media, Photography 101, Guitar 101, and Ceramics.

Our programs cater to the needs of our diverse community, addressing the Brooklyn arts education gap resulting from racial inequity. Our teaching model focuses on equity, evident in our successful portfolio preparation program. Located near the Red Hook Houses, our studio serves as a community hub, engaging students through traditional and emerging arts programming. With a commitment to diversity, our current student population, largely Latinx and African American, reflects our dedication to bridging the opportunity gap in arts education. As we expand, we remain a vital part of the Brooklyn non-profit and arts ecosystems, ensuring our students have access to enriching and competitive artistic opportunities.