Our Mission:
Connect. Create. Transform.
The Animation Project (TAP) nurtures the social and emotional growth of young people, using digital arts technology as a therapeutic medium and workforce development tool.
Our Programs
TAP’s programming integrates creative arts therapy techniques with popular technologies, building on the intersection between technology and modern job skills with an emphasis on the social component of group projects. Our curriculum explores storytelling, character development, environment and scene design, asset (object) design, music, sound, art, movement and performance. Participation also offers the opportunity for people to progress through our further tiers of learning, which include incentivized and stipend-based technical and professional opportunities.
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We partner with schools, jails, courts, and community-based organizations to provide groups with a focus on storytelling, storyboarding and character.
Are you a New Yorker 15-24 years old?
JOIN A GROUP TODAY!
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Our free, PAID learning opportunities for 12-24 year olds of all skill levels who reside in NYC. In each event, participants explore what it’s like to work in the animation and related industries.
Earn $10 per event
Connect with Community
Engage in Professional Development
Meet Industry Professional Guest Speakers
Eligible participants must be between 12 and 24 years old and reside in New York City.
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Our training programs provide highly technical and professional elements to develop 17-24 year old creatives for careers in animation, gaming, visual effects and related industries.
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The Animation Project (TAP) Studio is a professional animation studio in NYC comprised of a team of industry professional animators and skilled apprentices.
TAP Studio Apprentices have graduated our Training Program and are paid to work alongside industry professionals on commercial projects, further developing their mastery of state of the art and emerging technologies.
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TAP has opened my eyes to the truly infinite possibilities of obtaining a career in the animation industry
Mikiel - Training Program Graduate
Who We Work With
Our current population is comprised mostly of low-income people of color, of all gender identities and abilities who hold stories, talent and wisdom that can reconfigure the media and entertainment industry.
Our Impact
15,000+
New Yorkers from all five boroughs served
100%
training program graduation rate
650+
original short films and counting
80%
graduation to placement conversion rate
75+
successful, long-term partnerships with community organizations and studios
See more of TAP’s Impact in our Annual Report.
Get Involved
Join a TAP GROUP
Are you 15-24 years old? Learn elements of the animation pipeline and connect with community in one of our FREE groups.
Partner with TAP
Join over 50 NYC-based studios in a partnership that is mutually beneficial and rewarding for our talented young artists, NYC at large, and your studio.
Hire a TAP Graduate
Our training program graduates are skilled in multiple specialties within the animation pipeline and beyond.
Host a TAP group
Bring a TAP group to your school or community-based organization.
Join our team
Work with a dynamic, passionate, and inspiring group of creatives and helpers.
Donate
Support the growth and success of young people.
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