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Meet Graduate Jacob Rodriguez - A Story of Resilience

By Jacob Rodriguez (Ryman ’23)

In celebration of the upcoming Spring 2023 graduation, we asked one of our graduating students to reflect on their experience of the program. Jacob Rodriguez, a senior from Glen A. Wilson High School who attended three semesters at Ryman Arts, eagerly shared about his experience and thoughts. 

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From Student to Professional Artist – Skills I’ve Learned Through Ryman Arts

By Kline Swonger (Ryman ‘02)

Each semester, in additional to advanced studio art classes, Ryman Arts offers college and career preparation programming for its students and alumni. In this blog, alumna Kline Swonger reflects on the skills she acquired as a student and alumna of the program. Now as a professional artist, Kline shares her perspective looking back and how she’s passing on that knowledge to the next generation of Ryman Arts students. 

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Two Perspectives – Student + Mom Share Their Experience of Ryman Arts

By Song (Isabella Song) (Ryman ’21) and Mimi Song

At Ryman Arts, we believe in the benefits and positive impacts that arts education can have on youth. In celebration of Arts Education Month, we wanted to share a student and parent perspective on Ryman Arts. Hear from Song (Isabella Song) a Ryman Arts graduate from 2021 and from Song’s mother, Mimi Song.

Song (Isabella Song), Ryman Arts ’21

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Art, Love, & Happiness: A True Ryman Arts Romance

By April Hernandez (Ryman ’10) and Chris Hernandez (Ryman ’09)

Beyond offering high-quality art programming, Ryman Arts fosters a community of artists and art supporters alike. Our students and alumni build lasting connections with our faculty and staff as well as life-long friendships with each other. For April and Chris Hernandez, that connection blossomed into a beautiful romance.

Chris: Art has always been something I was interested in, but I had no idea going to Ryman Arts would change my life forever.

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Introducing Our 2023 Board of Directors!

By Marilyn Nguyen (Ryman ’11), Development Coordinator

The success and growth of Ryman Arts is supported by the amazing leadership of our Board of Directors. We are grateful for their support and governance as we look forward to impacting more lives this year.

Say hello to the 2023 Ryman Arts Board of Directors:

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Thank you for an amazing 2022!

By Marilyn Nguyen (Ryman ’11), Development Coordinator

Thanks to the wonderful support from our community, we have enjoyed another successful year at Ryman Arts. In 2022, we fully resumed in-person classes, hosted our first gathering since the pandemic, and welcomed new staff and Board members to Ryman Arts. As we celebrate highlights from this past year, we recognize that all of this was only possible because of you!

OUR IMPACT IN 2022

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Setting Students Up for Success in College and Beyond!

By Marilyn Nguyen (Ryman ’11), Development Coordinator 

Over 800 students, alumni, and their families attended our virtual College Preparation Weekend (CPW), November 5-6, 2022! We hosted this event online again this year to allow for easier access for our community from over 170 zip codes across Southern California.

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Exclusive Ryman Arts Costume Design Workshop with Ruth E. Carter, Award-Winning Costume Designer

By Marilyn Nguyen (Ryman ’11), Development Coordinator

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