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Ryman Arts Ryman Arts provides free advanced drawing and painting classes along with college and career planning for motivated teenagers with high potential.

From a single drawing class for 12 students in 1990, Ryman Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has grown to 40 classes for 600 students annually. We offer intensive out-of-school studio art instruction, college and career guidance, art supplies, and support services—all at no cost to the student.

Ryman Arts alumni! Ready to take your creativity to the next level?Applications are OPEN for the Spring 2027 cohort of p...
10/12/2026

Ryman Arts alumni! Ready to take your creativity to the next level?

Applications are OPEN for the Spring 2027 cohort of pLAtform: Launching Young Artists into LA’s Creative Economy!

Designed for Ryman Arts alumni ages 18–26, this 13-week program bridges traditional art foundations with digital skills, portfolio development, and career preparation for the creative industries. Sessions will take place at Reveal Studio in Glendale and online, January 9 – April 3, 2027.

🎨 Explore digital illustration, animation, and the evolving role of AI in creative work
💻 Build industry-ready portfolios with guidance from working professionals
🤝 Connect with industry mentors and explore creative career pathways

Curious about pLAtform? Join our virtual Info Session!

Thursday, October 15 | 7 PM
Learn more about the program, application process, and what to expect from the upcoming cohort.

pLAtform Application Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026

Slide 1 features the work of pLAtform student Neko Ohnsman
Slides 5 & 7 feature the work of pLAtform student Moka Tsukino

🔗 Register for the info session HERE: https://tr.ee/lrbWqJ.

For this week's , we'd like to congratulate Alex Gerardo (Ryman '18), who recently completed her first year in UCLA’s A...
10/07/2026

For this week's , we'd like to congratulate Alex Gerardo (Ryman '18), who recently completed her first year in UCLA’s Animation MFA program! 🎬

Alex first dreamed of pursuing animation while attending Ryman Arts in high school, and today she’s bringing that dream to life through her work at UCLA.

Her first short film, The Umbrella, combines stop motion and 2D animation. Swipe for a behind-the-scenes look at Alex’s animation process, then watch the finished film here: https://vimeo.com/1197546210?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci.

Congratulations, Alex!

For this week's , we'd like to congratulate Kline Swonger (Ryman '02) on two exhibitions opening this fall!Kline's solo...
09/29/2026

For this week's , we'd like to congratulate Kline Swonger (Ryman '02) on two exhibitions opening this fall!

Kline's solo exhibition, Fields of Fragmentation, explores ideas of fields and fragmentation through ecological and emotional frameworks.

📍 James Alan Rose Art Gallery | San Diego
📅 On view September 22–October 30
🥂 Artist Reception: October 1 | 6–8 PM

Kline will also be featured in In Strength, a group exhibition bringing together artists connected to breast cancer and exploring the challenges of living with chronic disease.

📍 dnj Gallery | Santa Monica
📅 On view September 26–December 5
🥂 Artist Reception: September 26 | 6–8 PM

Congratulations, Kline! Follow to see more of her work and exhibition details.

📸 Photo by Pablo Mason ()

09/25/2026

Spring 2027 Applications Are Open! 🎨

Are you a high schooler ready to take your art to the next level? Apply to Ryman Arts for tuition-free, advanced drawing and painting classes for high school artists across Southern California.

📍 Program Locations:
Saturdays at Cal State San Bernardino
Saturdays at Cal State Fullerton
Sundays at Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles

⏰ Application deadline: Wednesday, December 2 at 11:59 PM PT

Start your Ryman Arts journey this spring! Learn more and apply HERE: https://www.rymanarts.org/apply-to-ryman-arts

The Handcrafted Auction is now open!Bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and artwork celebrating creativity, storytelling, a...
09/18/2026

The Handcrafted Auction is now open!

Bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and artwork celebrating creativity, storytelling, and artistic legacy, including:

✨ An unforgettable evening at 21 Royal
🏰 A private Walt Disney Imagineering tour, including a rare look at the Herbert D. Ryman archives
🎨 A vintage Herb Ryman The Art of Disneyland poster

Ready to bid? Visit the auction, register, and start bidding on your favorites!

Bidding closes Sunday, September 27 at 8 PM PT.

🔗 Browse & bid at the link HERE: https://app.betterunite.com/handcrafted/Offers?silentauction=1

Meet the creative voices behind Handcrafted!At Ryman Arts, mentorship and learning from working artists have always been...
09/04/2026

Meet the creative voices behind Handcrafted!

At Ryman Arts, mentorship and learning from working artists have always been central to helping young people imagine what’s possible for their own creative futures. Handcrafted brings that spirit to the stage through a conversation with creative leaders whose work has inspired audiences around the world.

Following a private screening of Disneyland Handcrafted, join us for a conversation featuring:

🎬 Mark Catalena (Producer, Disneyland Handcrafted) is a Peabody Award-winning and multiple Emmy-nominated producer whose work includes The Imagineering Story and 100 Years of Warner Bros.

🏰 Tom Morris, (Former Walt Disney Imagineering Executive) spent more than 35 years helping shape Disney parks and attractions around the world, including Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland.

✨ Emo O’Brien, (Portfolio Executive Creative Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering) began as an Imagineer in '97 and has contributed extensively to projects at Disney sites around the globe, including Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and the Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan.

Moderated by author and Disney historian Tim O’Day, with an introduction by Joshua You (Ryman ’19), Concept Artist for Walt Disney Imagineering.

Together, they’ll explore the creativity, craftsmanship, collaboration, and mentorship that bring imaginative worlds to life.

Sunday, September 27 | 3–6 PM
Bowers Museum | Santa Ana

🎟️ Learn more and get your tickets HERE: https://tr.ee/flPswB.

You’re invited to Handcrafted: Creativity, Craftsmanship, and the Future of Imagination. ✨Join Ryman Arts for a special ...
08/13/2026

You’re invited to Handcrafted: Creativity, Craftsmanship, and the Future of Imagination. ✨

Join Ryman Arts for a special afternoon inspired by the legacy of Herbert D. Ryman, featuring a private screening of Disneyland Handcrafted followed by a panel discussion with leading creative voices exploring artistry, collaboration, and imagination.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 3–6 PM
Bowers Museum | Santa Ana

Proceeds benefit Ryman Arts’ tuition-free programs for young artists across Southern California.

🎟️ Learn more and get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/flPswB.

08/07/2026

Save the date. ✨

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the future of imagination. Enjoy an inspiring conversation with creative leaders while connecting with the Ryman Arts community.

Every ticket supports Ryman Arts' tuition-free programs for talented young artists across Southern California.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
3:00–6:00 PM
Bowers Museum | Santa Ana

More details about our special guests, program, and ticket information are coming soon. We hope you'll join us!

Last week we wrapped up the second Summer Semester at the USC Roski School of Art & Design! Students participated in eig...
07/23/2026

Last week we wrapped up the second Summer Semester at the USC Roski School of Art & Design! Students participated in eight weeks of intensive classes, consisting of two eight-hour work sessions each.

On July 13, students and their families came together on campus to celebrate our Culmination Art Show, mingle with their peers, and enjoy this semester’s outstanding artworks.

Congratulations to our summer students, teaching assistants, and faculty for all your hard work! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

From the classroom to the creative economy. 🧑‍🎨 Our inaugural pLAtform cohort is officially underway! For 12 weeks this ...
07/21/2026

From the classroom to the creative economy. 🧑‍🎨 Our inaugural pLAtform cohort is officially underway! For 12 weeks this summer, 14 Ryman Arts alumni will build digital art skills, develop their portfolios, and connect with mentors and industry professionals as they prepare for careers in the creative industries.

Want a behind-the-scenes look? Hear from alumni mentor Kaylee Hawley (Ryman '15) and instructor Joe Micallef as to how pLAtform is creating new opportunities for Ryman Arts alumni.

🔗 Read the full blog HERE: https://tr.ee/M2Qlkq.

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