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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.

 
 
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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.

  • 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!

    If you’d like to partner with TAP and host a group, email info@theanimationproject.org.

    See our list of partners.

  • 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.

    Learn more.

  • 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.

    Learn more.

  • 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.

    Learn more.

 

TAP has opened my eyes to the truly infinite possibilities of obtaining a career in the animation industry

Mikiel - Training Program Graduate

 

 
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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.

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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.

 
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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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