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Now that we have the capacity, we are introduc-ing Ryman Arts to more talented young peoplefor whom the Ryman Arts experience can makea profound difference. Developing strong rela-tionships with educators, community leaders,and high schools, especially in low-income com-munities, is integral to our mission.

Says teacher Stephen Arnold of Frederick Dou-glass Academy Charter High School in Los An-geles, Witnessing a student being accepted andgraduating from Ryman Arts is like watching themtransition from high school to college or teen toadult. It also transforms their parents to the realiza-tion that their son or daughter can and does have afuture in the arts. Ryman is an inspiration andstarting point, especially for students of the innercity, for realizing their potential not just in the arts,but college in general.

Our efforts are yielding strong results. In Fall2013 we had 84 classroom presentations atSouthern California high schools and reached2,570 students. This recent Spring semester, we

Through Drawing More to Art,Ryman Arts has been fortunateto work with dedicated artteachers such as StephenArnold, pictured here withalumnus Wesley Gilmore.

presented to an additional 1,622 students. Thatis almost a 50% increase over the school year be-fore. All of the presentations are made byRyman Arts alumni whoshare their personal expe-rience, introduce thearray of career options inart, and offer tips for asuccessful application.

Along with in-school pre-sentations, we are ex-panding our reach withteacher workshops, BigDraw LA drawing work-shops, and participationin Art Walks and commu-nity festivals. Now, stu-dents are coming to Ryman Arts from sixcounties and over 150 zip codes. With your help,we aim to continue building on this momen-tum—raising awareness by the thousandsamong high school youth, school partners, andnew supporters in Southern California.

Building on Expansion Momentum: Outreach Numbers Soar

Students from over 150 zip codesand a variety of backgrounds learntogether with a shared passion forart making.

Our outreach initiative, Drawing More to Art, has dramatically increased outreach efforts in Los Angeles and new Orange Countycommunities.

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While The Big Draw LA is a celebration that takes place during October,our ongoing efforts raise awareness for the value of drawing in our com-munities year-round. We are training dozens of Ryman Arts alumni toserve as workshop artists and ambassadors for The Big Draw LA. Fromthe Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair to Artworx LA and theDowntown Bookfest, we have had an active presence at numerous com-munity events. Hosting pre-October workshops encourages attendees todevelop their own participatory drawing events for The Big Draw LA 2014.

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The Big Draw LA is Underway and Increasing Outreach!

Participants engage in a BigDraw LA thaumatrope activityat Grand Central Art Center.

Coming Up Soon:

• Chinatown Summer Nights: Aug 9, 5 pm - midnight

• Third Thursdays in Canoga Park at 11:11 A Creative Collective: Aug 21

Ryman Arts Alumni Survey Summer 2013

Says Big Draw LA Coordinator, JustinMcInteer:

“There’s nothing better than watchingworkshop attendees rediscover the joy ofdrawing. Bringing The Big Draw LA workshopsto communities in Southern California helpsdemonstrate that The Big Draw LA is foreveryone, regardless of background or skill.These small Big Draw LA workshops help builda more communal neighborhood.”

Special Thanks: This project is presented inpartnership with The James Irvine Foundation as part of its Exploring Engagement Fund.

Our fifth year of The Big Draw LA is in the works.

Conducted and visualized by Angie Bac, Getty Intern for Ryman Arts. Ryman Arts alumni keep in touchas teaching assistants, workshopartists, volunteers, and interns.

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In May, the Ryman ArtsBoard of Directors electedfive new members, whoadd new energy, expertise,and perspective to our or-ganization. Amy Glad isan executive at PardeeHomes and was the BoardChair of the CaliforniaBuilding Industry Associa-

tion. Phil Hettema is the Creative Director forAttractions at DreamWorks Animation andfounder of the Hettema Group, a design andproduction studio. Barbara Jacobs is Presidentof World Wide Events and COO of Kinetescape,co-owner of Beautiful Pictures, Inc. and her ownspecial events firm, while also serving as execu-tive member of the Central City Association, theLeague of Women Voters and other civic organi-zations. Eddie Newquist is EVP and Chief Cre-ative Officer at Global Experience Specialists, afaculty member for the Trade Show MarketingCertification as well as a designer and film-maker. Christina Saucedo (Ryman ’05), agraphic designer and former Ryman TeachingAssistant, was elected to the Board as AlumniRepresentative. All have been long-time sup-porters of Ryman Arts and we are honored theyare stepping up their involvement in this way.

Two Board members stepped off the Board andwe offer them our deep appreciation for theirmany years of service. Frank Stanek served since1994 and was a strong advocate for growing ourendowment to sustain our growth. Artist andlong-time Dean of the Roski School of Fine Artsat USC Ruth Weisberg joined the Board in 2000as an articulate voice for the importance of ourskill-based studio instruction. Both have beeninstrumental in our growth and maturity as anorganization.

Every Ryman Arts Board member makes a com-mitment to ensure our financial stability, partici-pates in strategic decision making about ourmission and direction, holds each other to thehighest ethical standard, and serves as ambassa-dors for Ryman Arts. They do all this as volun-teers, on top of their own personalresponsibilities. I am very grateful for their serv-ice and every student who has ever participatedin Ryman Arts has been the beneficiary of theirvision.

Thank you,

Letter from Diane: Welcome New Board Members

Board of Directors

Martin A. SklarPresident

Charles H. FryVice President

Robin J. KalotaTreasurer

Wayne HuntSecretary

Marshall Nalle AyersJeff GanterAmy L. GladPhil HettemaBarbara JacobsJohnny LaiMichelle A. LundKathy MangumEddie NewquistEdward J. NowakDavid A. PriceBob RogersChristina Saucedo, Alumni RepresentativeLeah R. Sklar

Founders

Lucille Ryman Carroll (1906 – 2002)Sharon Disney Lund (1936 – 1993)Anne Shaw Price (1923 – 2012)Harrison A. Price (1921 – 2010)Leah R. SklarMartin A. Sklar

Staff

Diane BrighamExecutive Director

Ginny KokubunAdministrative Coordinator

Michelle LeeDevelopment & Communications Manager

Walter MarshOperations Manager

Justin McInteerThe Big Draw LA Coordinator

Frank RiveraSite Coordinator

Rebecca TuynmanEducation Manager

Master Teaching Artists

Kaleeka BondHolly BoruckIchiro IrieMarc KompaneyetsMichelle Mary LeeMike NguyenRobin PalankerSergio RebiaDavid SchoffmanLuis SerranoCathy StoneJulie Weitz

Teaching Asistants

Hertz Alegrio (Ryman ’09)Stephanie Burtner (Ryman ’09)Arotin Hartounian (Ryman ’08)Ashley Healy (Ryman ’06)Ariel McKay (Ryman ’09)Francisco Palomares (Ryman ’07)Liana Sposto (Ryman ’09)

To learn more about Ryman Arts, pleasecontact us:

Phone213.629.ARTS (2787)

Websitewww.rymanarts.org

E-mailInfo@ryman.org

Mail315 West Ninth Street, Suite 806Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202

Sketchbook is published semi-annuallyby Ryman Arts.

WritersDiane BrighamMichelle Lee

DesignMarquita Takei

PhotographyDebra Morrison

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Ryman Arts honors the memory oflegendary Disney artist Herbert Ryman,and the vision of Lucille Ryman Carroll,by providing high school artists withcollege-level training in essential skillsfor art and life.

Amy Glad

Phil Hettema

Barbara Jacobs

Eddie Newquist

Christina Saucedo

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Dates to Remember…

June 25: Student Graduation Ceremony and Art Exhibition Opening

Reception at California African American Museum, Los Angeles

July 16: Disneyana Fundraising Dinner, Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove

July 19: Student Exhibition at CAAM Closing

August 16: Fall 2014 Semester Begins at CSU Fullerton Site

September 7: Fall 2014 Semester Begins at Otis Site

September 20: An Affair of the Art

October, All Month: The Big Draw LA, various locations

October 11: Make Your Mark in Grand Park with Ryman Arts

Call (213) 629-2787

for more information. Look for our website

redisign this summer.

Visit www.rymanarts.org!The Ryman Arts website is having

a complete makeover with new

photos, stories, and a blog

featuring various Ryman

Arts voices.

Joann Kim