UPCOMING EVENTS
Ryman Arts alumni have created a challenge for themselves—the alumni are trying to raise $10,000 toward the Marty Sklar Legacy Fund by the end of the year. Already alumni contributions add up to over $4,000! Help us reach the top!
The Marty Sklar Legacy Fund was launched by The Walt Disney Company in order to support young artists throughout their artistic journey in Ryman Arts to their emergence as creative professionals. In addition to hosting two Ryman Sklar Interns every year, Disney has pledged $250,000 for the fund, provided it is matched by $100,000 in contributions from others. This is where alumni are trying to help.
With over 1,000 Ryman Arts alumni to support us, each person would only need to donate $50 to reach our goal of $10,000 before the end of the year! We want to show that all alumni appreciate the gift of Ryman Arts and Marty’s leadership, therefore give whatever you can. Alumni who contribute now will be recognized at our next alumni event, Take Charge of Your Future on January 31, 2010 in Burbank.
Support Ryman Arts and make your donation today!
- CLICK HERE to make a secure credit card donation online
- Send your check (payable to Ryman Arts) to:
Ryman Arts
315 West Ninth Street, Suite 806
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202
- Call us for other arrangements:213-629-2787
All contributors to the Fund, regardless of amount, will be listed on a commemorative plaque for Marty and will be recognized in print as contributors to the Marty Sklar Legacy Fund. Become a friend of Ryman Arts on Facebook to get updates on this challenge and to view a list of names of alumni who have already made their generous donations!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG ARTISTS!
PAST EVENTS
Thank You for Making "Take Charge of Your Future!"
A Success!!
A Ryman Arts Career event, sponsored by Partners Federal Credit Union
Our very first event of the year, Take Charge of Your Future, was outstanding! Thank you to the 70+ alumni, students and parents who were able to make this event so exciting and successful. We would like to thank Tasha Robinson and Dawn Rivera-Ernster for their great presentations on the Disney internships and how to apply for them. A special thank you to Marty Sklar who came in to give everyone words of advice and encouragement! Everyone was very excited to see him and he even stayed to take photos with some of our students. During the Managing Your Credit presentation, everyone followed along and took notes and many students and parents commented on how much they learned. Thank you Erin McDowell for providing everyone with such useful and important information! The Information Fair also went well, with many people donating for their chance to win many great prizes including a personal easel, paint sets, and Marty Sklar Disney poster. Jane Lee was the lucky winner that day, winning a total of 4 prizes! Finally, we want to thank Andreas Deja for the wonderful presentation on his work. We had the opportunity to view many of the sketches he did for Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog and many more! He also answered many questions on what it is like to be an animator, the importance of having life drawing skills, what his creative process looks like and how he got started. He even gave a demo and stayed to take photos with our students and alumni! Overall, Take Charge of Your Future was an inspiring and successful event. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event possible!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ryman Arts Alumni- Special Tour of DreamWorks Animation SKG!
On July 21, 2009, Ryman Arts alumni interested in a career in CG animation and related careers in a top studio were invited to a behind-the scenes tour of DreamWorks Animation SKG. On the tour, alumni had the rare opportunity to walk through the studios and see clips from upcoming productions, ask questions of DreamWorks Production Manager of Artistic Development and Training. and get a first-hand look at a day in the life of a professional CG animator. Special thank you to the Ryman alumni now working at DreamWorks: Golriz Fanai (Ryman ’95), Software Technical Director, and Devin Crane (Ryman ’95) and Shane Prigmore (Ryman ’93), both Character Designers, and Steven MacLeod (Ryman ’99), Story Artist, who all invited everyone to a complimentary lunch and also shared their experiences in the industry!
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Ryman Arts Alumni Association Workshop for Artists
Creativity Unwrapped: A Spiritual Path to Making Money Making Art
Psychologist and consultant Virginia C. Green led a lively workshop for alumni on March
22, 2009 in the highly inspiring setting of the 24th Street Theater Stage in Los Angeles. Dr. Green led the group in activities designed to help entrepreneurial artists identify their audience and how to market their art successfully, with integrity and a sense of fun. The group was inspired by the surprising connections between the art of business and the business of art. Dr. Green also shared excerpts from her recent book, Creativity Unwrapped: A Spiritual Path to Making Money Making Art. Thank you to Dr. Green and to the 24th Street Theater for hosting our event!
Ryman Arts Alumni Association Gallery Visit
The Samuel Freeman Gallery at Bergamot Station
Ryman Arts alumni were invited to attend a special holiday reception on December 20, 2008 at the Samuel Freeman Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. During this reception, alumni had a private walk through of Michelle Wiener (Ryman '00) and Tucker Neel's art installation. We want to thank Samuel Freeman who answered many questions regarding his gallery, what it takes to exhibit in a gallery and how to be represented by one. Everyone who attended enjoyed refreshments, mingled with the artists and had a great time!
Catch a Rising Art Star
On May 18, 2008, Ryman Arts hosted its first ever “Catch A Rising Art Star” Art Sale. This one-day-only event, hosted at Gale’s Restaurant in beautiful, Pasadena featured paintings, drawings and photography by Ryman Arts alumni.
All participating Ryman Alumni generously donated their artwork for this event. Because of their participation and commitment to helping support the next generation of Ryman students as well as the attendance, we were able to raise enough to cover the cost of art supplies for the Fall 2008 classes.
Ryman Arts generously gave me a foundation on which to build my art education and career. I was thrilled when I learned of the opportunity to donate artwork to the "Catch A Rising Art Star" Ryman Alumni show. Knowing that the money generated from the sales of my photographs is contributing to the art education of current Ryman students is very satisfying. It is a joy to give back to the community that nurtured me as a young artist.”
Leslie Jay Bosch (Ryman ’95)
www.360spoons.com
The "Catch a Rising Art Star" event was very successful not only for the participating alumni artists, but for those patrons who purchased some incredible artwork for bargain basement prices. Also, there's nothing like seeing a little red SOLD dot next to your art work!"
Mariya Stepanyan (Ryman ’91)
Thank you to Ryman Alumni, friends, volunteers and guests who made our first ever “Catch A Rising Art Star” a great success. And a special thanks to Gale Kohl for providing a beautiful venue, and delicious food and drinks. We look forward to doing this again next year!
BRC Imagination Arts Tour for Charter Level Members
This year’s Charter Event was held at BRC Imagination Arts Studios in Burbank, CA. Attendees met with BRC Founder and CEO, Bob Rogers and his creative team of artists and designers. Attendees were also given an exclusive behind the scenes tour of their creative departments and engaged in an informal Q&A about careers, art and the creation of theme parks, museums, world fairs and visitor attractions. This event was free to all Charter Members ($100 RAAA Membership) and was held on January 23, 2008 5:00-7:00pm
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Artist Residencies Workshop & Studio Visits at the Otis Graduate Studios
This event was coordinated and presented by Ryman Alumni Michelle Weiner (’00), and featured Guest Artist, Melissa Herrington. Workshop attendees were given a presentation on Artist Residency opportunities; the various types of residencies and how to go about applying them. Attendees also received a handbook entitled “Living as a Working Artist.” At the end of the presentation, attendees were given tours of the Otis Graduate Studios. This event was free to all RAAA Members. This event was held on December 9, 2007 2:00-4:00pm
4th Annual Alumni Mixer & Art Show Honoring LaMonte Westmoreland
Ryman alumni, staff and faculty reconnected for a special night featuring LaMonte’s artwork on view along with other Ryman faculty. La Monte recently retired from Ryman Arts after fifteen years. This event was held at the Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space on Sunday evening, July 15th, 2007.
Meet the Animator
Alumni and current students participated in an intimate presentation and discussion with supervising animator, Mike Belzer, of the new Disney film, Meet the Robinsons.
Tuesday, March 14, 2007, 4:00p.m. – 5:30p.m followed by Alumni meeting
The Anatomy of Dance
Ryman Arts and The Artist’s Gallery Exhibition and Reception
Opening Reception: January 20, 2007
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Alumni Charter Event: Behind the Scenes Tour of Rhythm & Hues
Thursday, November 16, 2006
MoCA Meeting
Tour of Combines Rauschenberg exhibit followed by meeting in MoCA Board Room and dinner out in downtown.
Thursday, August 10, 2006 5:30p.m.-8p.m.
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