named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Department Programs
Structured artistic curriculum that guides students from discovery workshops to the Art Collective and mentored studio practice, fostering lifelong creative development and leadership.
BLKYN Clay
Music and clay-based creative program held on Fridays, part of RHAP’s weekly offerings in partnership with community artists.
Homework Help and Academic Support
Free academic tutoring and homework assistance provided weekly by volunteer professionals to students aged 7 to 18.
Mutual Aid Initiatives
Community support efforts including food distribution, PPE, diapers, and free stores, expanded during the pandemic to address urgent needs in Red Hook.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Provides free art and music education programs for youthOffers ongoing weekly visual art lessons, music instruction (including guitar for beginners), and creative workshops in Red Hook, Brooklyn, for children and youth aged 7 to 21. Programs include beginner guitar education for preschoolers to teenagers, resin art, and natural skincare-making workshops.
- Runs progressive arts education and youth leadership development programGuides youth through a structured arts curriculum from introductory workshops to advanced mentored studio practice, culminating in capstone presentations where participants showcase self-directed projects and transition into leadership roles as co-facilitators and mentors.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Connects community members with local resources and servicesOperates a Community Resources page that links students, families, and residents to educational assistance, creative materials, and other local tools and opportunities.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributes food and essential supplies to the communityDistributed 5,171 meals in 2023 and organized three free stores; has distributed over $350,000 in in-kind donations including food, hot meals, PPE, diapers, and other necessities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Organizes community art events and public exhibitionsHosts community-wide art events in Coffey Park, Red Hook, transforming public spaces into cultural celebrations, showcasing over 150 student-created artworks, and offering walking tours of outdoor installations.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides academic support and mentoring for youthOffers free weekly homework help and personalized mentoring to students aged 8 to 21, supporting both academic achievement and artistic development through one-on-one guidance from volunteer professionals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$819K
Contributions & grants$817K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$755K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$352K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$296K
Cash$272K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$296K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +61.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffiney Davis | Executive Dir. | 40 | $84K |
board members · 13
- Allison Reeves — Trustee
- Andrew Magnes — Trustee
- Annette Rose-Shapiro — Secretary
- Crystal Harper — Treasurer
- Dr Natasha Campbell — Pres & Chair
- Heather Corbett — VP & Co-Chair
- Jonathan Van Dusen — Trustee
- Laura Vogel — Trustee
- Mary Waugh — Trustee
- Matthew Day Perez — Trustee
- Melanie Paul — Trustee
- Robin Chamberlain — Trustee
- Tomas Almonte — Trustee
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- BKLYN CLAY Partner — Collaborates with RHAP on community art programs and shared initiatives.
- City Councilmember Alexa Avilés Government — Presented a 15th Anniversary Citation and Proclamation to Red Hook Art Project and Tiffiney Davis.
- Coffey Park Partner — Hosts public art events and exhibitions in collaboration with the Red Hook Art Project.
- Deirdre Swords Partner — Founder of Red Hook Art Project and acknowledged for ten years of committed work in establishing the organization.
- Kelly Clarkson Show Partner — Featured Executive Director Tiffiney Davis as a "RAD HUMAN," recognizing RHAP's contributions to arts education and community youth development.
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Government — Awarded the Community Moms & Dads Gala Award to Tiffiney Davis and Jacqui Painter.
- Pilot Pen Funder — Awarded $5,000 to support RHAP’s arts education programming.
- State Senator Andrew Gounardes Government — Presented multiple recognitions to RHAP and its leadership, including the New York State Senate Woman of Distinction Award and a 15th Anniversary Proclamation.
- US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Government — Presented a Certificate of Special US Congressional Recognition to Tiffiney Davis in recognition of her community service.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art as Relational Practicemethodology: art-as-relational-practiceBy using art as a practice of freedom and relational engagement, the organization fosters shared human connection and mutual growth, because meaningful relationships formed through creative expression strengthen individual and community identity.
- Community-Centered Youth Arts Engagementmethodology: community-centered youth arts engagementBy providing accessible, community-based artistic programming for youth—especially those excluded from formal art education—the organization strengthens community ties and amplifies youth voices, because local, inclusive creative spaces enable sustained intergenerational engagement and public recognition of youth as cultural contributors.
- Student-Centered Creative Developmentmethodology: student-centered_learningBy centering students’ interests and needs in a scaffolded, developmental arts curriculum, the organization builds self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and leadership identity, because personalized, progressive engagement enables youth to see themselves as capable artists and leaders.