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2024

Ryman Arts Announces Audrey T. Salzburg as Executive Director

May 3, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA - Ryman Arts is thrilled to announce the appointment of Audrey T. Salzburg as its new Executive Director. Audrey’s passion for championing art education for youth along with decades of experience in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors with a focus on strategic planning and fund development. Read full press release here [PDF]

Bob Weis Will be Honored with the 2024 Sklar Creative Visionary Award

April 4, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA - The 4th annual Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Bob Weis, a philanthropist, creative leader, and longtime champion of Ryman Arts at Celebration of the Arts. The Sklar Creative Visionary Award is presented annually by Ryman Arts to an individual whose distinctive contribution to the creative community and whose leadership in the art world has made a significant impact. Bob Weis, whose impact on the community has been tremendous, truly exemplifies this award. Bob spent 35 years as an Imagineer, including 6 years as President, and a year as Imagineering Global Ambassador and currently leads Global Entertainment at Gensler. Read full press release here [PDF]

2022

Academy Award-Winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter Will be Honored with the 2022 Sklar Creative Visionary Award

Sept. 30, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA - The annual Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Ruth E. Carter, the Academy Award-winning costume designer, on October 22, 2022. The celebration will take place at Hollywood's historic soundstage, Neuehouse. The event will feature an in-person extended conversation with Carter with a curated selection of her iconic costumes from recent films on display. Read full press release here [PDF]

2019

Legendary Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki Will be Honored with the 2019 Sklar Creative Visionary Award

Aug. 14, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA - The annual Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki, creator of some of the most beloved animated films in recognition of his commitment to artistic excellence throughout his extensive body of work. Seen as one of the most influential creators of cinematic animation worldwide, Miyazaki has contributed masterfully to the art of storytelling and is an inspiration to animators, directors, and writers everywhere. Read full press release here [PDF]

2018

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to Receive the Marty and Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award

Oct. 10, 2018 - Los Angeles, CA – The inaugural Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Kevin Feige, Producer and President of Marvel Studios in recognition of his creative vision and role in Marvel’s critical and box-office success. This first-ever award honors Feige’s impactful contribution of bringing layered stories, visually compelling effects, and relatable heroes together to create unique film experiences for audiences. Read full press release here [PDF]

2017

First Annual Hani El-Masri Student Artist Award Announced at Ryman Arts Graduation

June 26, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA – The first annual Hani El-Masri Student Artist Award was announced at Ryman Arts Graduation on June 21, 2017. The first winner of this scholarship, XiaoXuan (Ivy) Bi, received the award from Bob Weis, President of Walt Disney Imagineering and Julie Svendsen, Disney Imagineer and close friend of the late Mr. El-Masri. Read full press release here [PDF]

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Quick Facts about Ryman Arts

  • Ryman Arts offers intensive out-of-school studio art instruction, college and career counseling, art supplies, and support services – all at no cost to over 600 students annually.
  • Classes are taught by professional artists.
  • Classes are 3½ hours long, meet on weekends, and require 6-8 hours of weekly homework.
  • Classes are held on the campuses of Otis College of Art & Design and California State University, Fullerton. (Students choose which site to attend; the same classes are offered at each site.)
  • Acceptance to Ryman Arts is highly competitive and based solely on merit.
  • With small class sizes, we are able to provide personal attention and work with each student’s unique circumstance so as to provide the same high quality service to every student.