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Inspired students at last semester’s Ryman Arts residency at the Natural History Museum.SketchBookRyman Arts Classes Move toOtis College of Art & DesignOver the summer squeals of delight wereheard across Southern California as acceptance letters were received by 150 studentsfor Ryman Arts’ Fall classes. All are headedfor an enriching semester of rigorous artclasses. This year, there is an extra bonus.As always, our goal is to transform thelives of young artists by helping them reachtheir full potential. Now, however, the classlocation will move to the campus of OtisCollege of Art & Design, enhancing ourprogram immeasurably.Ryman Arts has launched a dynamicnew collaboration with Otis College ofArt & Design, which will host our classesin top-notch art studios on its campuslocated in west Los Angeles. Otis offers aninterdisciplinary education for over 1,200full-time college students, awarding BFAand MFA degrees. Ryman Arts studentswill be inspired by the unique opportunityto use the facilities at one of the foremostcolleges of art and design in Southern California, and interact with the artists there.“The synergy of this partnership is anatural fit. Otis links students to careersand opportunities that power the economy,better the world, and forge a more sustain-able future for all,” notes Otis PresidentSamuel Hoi. “Otis students and facultywill serve as great role models for RymanArts students, and Ryman Arts will furtherenliven the Otis community.”Insung Kim, a graduate of both RymanArts and Otis, knows the possibilities firsthand. Now Senior Designer at Hunt Design,he views this new partnership as a greatstepping stone, “Ryman Arts moving to Otiswill provide a great opportunity for studentsto study drawing and painting in a totallycreative environment. For many students,this will be their chance to see what it’slike to go to an art school and study art anddesign at the next level. I just know it’sgoing to have a huge impact on thedevelopment of many students.”Ryman Arts extends our deep appreciationto the University of Southern California forhosting our classes for the past 17 years.We thank all our colleagues there for theirsupport and hospitality. Our alumni andstaff will always have fond memories of ourtime in the Exposition Park neighborhood.number 25Summer 2011Otis President Samuel Hoioffers inspirational wordsto our 2011 graduates.
Letter from DianeTeaching Young Artists.Transforming Lives.“Teaching young artists,” the first half of ournew tagline, is straightforward. Teaching art toteens is what we have been doing for over twentyyears. But what about “transforming lives”? Itsounds idealistic, but it is truly what we accomplish over time.Consider the experience of our most recentLucille Ryman Carroll Scholarship winner, ReneeHoward. Freshly graduated from Ryman Arts,Renee is headed to Otis College of Art & Designthis Fall. Renee says Ryman Arts made a hugedifference in her life. Because of challenging family circumstances, she did not attend school forseveral years. Once in high school, her art teacher nominated her for Ryman Arts. As her auntwrote: “When Renee got involved with RymanArts, her artwork truly began to blossom. Shehad natural ability, but no training. Since Reneedidn’t have much social interaction for a longperiod of time, she was very shy and insecure.I’ve noticed through her experience with Ryman,she has become more confident. She gets excitedto show her artwork to people and explains herthought process in great detail. She has learnedso much and received so many opportunitiesthat she never would have known about. Rymantruly opened not only the door of opportunity toRenee, but the door of confidence and a positiveoutlook.”Through Ryman Arts, Renee also won scholarships to summer art programs. Renee wrote,“I was told I had the best portfolio submitted I knew I had Ryman to thank for that. Everyoneencourages us to be our absolute best. Theinstructors are very involved in building skills.Ryman gives us the tools to achieve our biggoals in art. Now that I finished my Ryman Artsclasses, I plan to volunteer at Ryman Arts. I wantto help them as much as they helped me.”This young woman is on her way to a brightfuture, along with the 104 other students whograduated from Ryman Arts this year. All of themare headed to college, and everyone has gainedart skills, positive work habits, and the personalconfidence that transforms lives. I hope you willjoin us in supporting the next class of RymanArts by making a gift today.Thank you from all of us at Ryman Arts,Congratulationsto our 2011Ryman Arts Graduates!Hosted at the California African American Museum,the Ryman Arts Graduation Ceremony and OpeningReception for our annual Student Exhibition took placethis year on June 7th, honoring over 100 graduatingartists. We are pleased to recognize our awardees fortheir excellence and hard work!Ryman Arts Sklar Internship atDisney Awardee Kelsey HardwickRyman Arts SklarInternship at DisneyAwardeeDe’Von StubblefieldHolly Boruck receivesthe Sharon DisneyLund Master TeachingArtist AwardHerbert D. RymanMentor AwardeeMolly PorterLucille Ryman CarrollStudent AwardeeRenee HowardCheck out more of the GraduationCeremony pictures at our Flickr page:www.flickr.com/photos/rymanarts
Board of DirectorsMartin A. SklarPresidentMark FosterVice President and TreasurerCharles H. FryVice PresidentWayne HuntSecretaryMarshall Nalle AyersJoe DiNunzioRobin J. KalotaJohnny LaiMichelle A. LundKathy MangumEdward J. NowakJohn PedersenBob RogersLeah R. SklarFrank P. StanekRuth WeisbergLaura M. Young, Alumni RepresentativeFoundersLucille Ryman Carroll (1906 – 2002)Sharon Disney Lund (1936 – 1993)Anne Shaw PriceHarrison A. Price (1921 – 2010)Leah R. SklarMartin A. SklarRyman Arts honors the memory of legendary Disneyartist Herbert Ryman, and the vision of Lucille RymanCarroll, by providing high school artists with collegelevel training in essential skills for art and life.StaffDiane BrighamExecutive DirectorGinny KokubunAdministrative CoordinatorMichelle LeeDevelopment & Communications ManagerWalter MarshOperations ManagerRebecca TuynmanEducation ManagerMaster Teaching ArtistsHolly BoruckChuck HuangRobin PalankerSergio RebiaDavid SchoffmanCathy StoneJamie SweetmanMalaika ZweigTeaching AssistantsAshley Healy (Ryman ’06)Francisco Palomares (Ryman ’07)Christina Saucedo (Ryman ’05)Liana Sposto (Ryman ’09)To learn more about Ryman Arts, please contact us:Phone213.629.ARTS Mail315 West Ninth Street, Suite 806Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202Sketchbook is published semi-annually by Ryman Arts.WritersDiane BrighamMichelle LeeDesign & ProductionLausten & Cossutta DesignPhotographyDebra MorrisonRebecca TuynmanEmily Oetzell (left) and Amy Dickey (right) joins other Ryman students atRidemakerz of Downtown Disney.Industry Leaders InspireStudentsThis past year, Ryman Arts students built model cars, visitedarchitecture and design firms, experienced how animated filmsare made, and tried out new theme park attractions as part ofRyman Arts’ career awareness program. As a leading businesssector in Southern California, the creative industries offer endless career possibilities for our graduates.Larry Andreini, the entrepreneur behind Ridemakerz, andCarson Lev, COO of Foose Design kicked off the series withinspirational talks to students on Career Day. Then, Ridemakerz in Downtown Disney hosted a fun event where studentsand alumni created custom “Art Cars.” Besides challengingparticipants to create unique rides, the activity gave students aglimpse of the car design field. An interactive toy store, Ridemakerz also demonstrated how one business has built its success on creativity and design.The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), an international association representing creators of compellingplaces and experiences, organized behind-the-scenes toursat AECOM Architecture, Thinkwell Design & Production, Lexington Design Fabrication, and Walt Disney Imagineering.Students also toured the Disney Animation Research Libraryand Animation Studios. Designers from BRC Imagination Artsshared stories of their own career paths at an informal “lunchand learn” session at class. Thanks to the leaders of eachof these firms and TEA Education Chair Carlos Miranda forexpanding our students’ career horizons this year.
The Big Draw LA 2011is coming in October!Set Sail An Affair of the ArtMark your calendars for our 22nd annual art showand sale, featuring art by almost 90 professionalartists and outstanding emerging artists selectedfrom Ryman Arts students and alumni. Every yeara capacity crowd of new and old friends mingle asthey contemplate their art purchases, and enjoydelicious food and cocktails.This year’s Patron Event, Set Sail with RymanArts, offers a more intimate experience earlier inthe evening, and features a special presentationand early purchase opportunity. We’ll be taking you“behind the scenes” to see the design concepts,construction, and backstage stories of the newestship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet –The DisneyDream. Our presenters will be Joe Lanzisero wholed the design team that created and built theship, and Karl Holz, President of Disney’s NewVentures Operations.Watch for your invitation or learn more atwww.rymanarts.org. We look forward to seeing youat An Affair of the Art on September 24th.2010 Big Draw LA atreDiscoverSharpen your pencils and get set to draw!Once again Ryman Arts is spearheading TheBig Draw LA, a regional celebration of the actof drawing, thanks to support from The JamesIrvine Foundation. Last year’s The Big Draw LAincluded public drawing activities at over 25 LosAngeles organizations and museums including our Make Your Mark in the Park afternoonat Exposition Park led by Ryman Arts students,alumni, and teaching artists. The HuntingtonLibrary, Art Collection and Botanical Garden;California African American Museum; Muir HighSchool in Pasadena; and the Fowler Museumwill all present programs again this year, alongwith many other new and returning groups.Check out all the public events atwww.thebigdrawla.org. If you represent acommunity organization, it’s not too late toregister your event; please visitwww.thebigdrawla.org for all the details.This October, let’s draw together!
non-profit org.u.s. postagepaidlos angeles, capermit no. 486SketchBookRyman-Carroll Foundation315 West Ninth Street, Suite 806Los Angeles, California 90015-4202Minnar Xieteaching young artists. transforming lives.Connect withRyman Arts!Join our digital mailing list and stay in touch withRyman Arts. To receive electronic news updates,invitations to events, and opportunities to getinvolved, visit www.rymanarts.org and click "Jointhe Ryman Arts Mailing List” at the bottom ofthe page. And while you’re at it, become a fan ofRyman Arts on Facebook!Drawing at the Natural History Museum
SketchBook Ryman Arts Classes Move to Otis College of Art & Design Over the summer squeals of delight were . ington Design Fabrication, and Walt Disney Imagineering. Students also toured the Disney Animation Research Library a
