By Marilyn Nguyen (Ryman ’11), Development Coordinator

In anticipation of the 2019 Sklar Creative Visionary Award Celebration honoring world-renowned, Academy Award-winning animation creator and director, Hayao Miyazaki, Co-Founder of Studio Ghibli, 25 Ryman Arts student and alumni artists participated in a three-day workshop inspired by the artwork of Miyazaki’s iconic films.

(Los Angeles) Aug. 14, 2019 - 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.

By Veronica Mora (Ryman ’14), Alumni Fellow 

Ryman Arts continues to engage its alumni with exclusive events like Creative Hour with Ryman Arts which took place on June 27, 2019, at Industrious DTLA. Creative Hour was developed for Ryman Arts alumni who have established themselves in the creative industry and are looking to take the next step.

This networking event hosted by Moonlit Skincare, a brand co-founded by Ryman Arts alumna Stephy Kim (Ryman '07), included a panel discussion with accomplished Ryman Arts alumni.

By Marilyn Nguyen (Ryman ’11), Development Coordinator 

By Malaika Zweig Latty, Ryman Arts Master Teaching Artist

Growing up surrounded by artists, I have been creating artworks all my life. I started very early as a teaching assistant for my stepdad. I was fourteen when the art school where he taught asked me to be his assistant. I felt immediately comfortable teaching with him. To me, teaching was being another set of eyes, helping each art student to see what they were doing.

By Michelle Mary Lee, Ryman Arts Master Teaching Artist 

By Ronald J. Llanos, Ryman Arts Master Teaching Artist 

By David A. Price, Vice President of Ryman Arts Board of Directors 

Attraction architect David A. Price, President and Founder of the Price Leisure Group, is the son of Disney Legend and IAAPA Hall of Fame recipient Harrison "Buzz" Price. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Ryman Arts Board of Directors. In his recent publication of Buzz Stories at Thirty Thousand Feet, David reflects on the elements that provided the foundation of his successful career in the creative industry: