Spring 2018 l No. 39 No. Sergio Rebia leads a drawing demonstration on Application Day at Cal State Fullerton. 51 students from 45 high schools attended, and 75% of them later applied to Ryman Arts Creating an Inclusive Community “I encourage my students to apply [to Ryman Arts] because it forces them out of their bubble of comfort and complacency. Students are exposed to quality art supplies and instruction they may not be able to afford on their own,” says L’lia Thomas (Ms. T) from La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter School. Every year, Ryman Arts connects with over 2,000 Ms. T is an exemplary model of the community students through school presentations, community champions we count on to learn about student fairs, and Application Days. These efforts combat needs in our communities. Because of her the challenges that some students experience in initiative, we have continued to build our learning about and completing the application to relationship with La Tijera Charter School and Ms. T (second from left) and students from La Tijera our highly competitive program. Through strong recently added a special in-school workshop for Charter School relationships with public school teachers like her students. Ms. T, we have made great strides in “It was incredible having Miss Robin come out increasing access to Ryman Arts. to my classroom to facilitate a two-day workshop Application Days have been successful for students who are applying. Her approach in in creating a supportive environment my classroom gave students a real taste of what it where prospective students can take an would be like [at Ryman Arts].” introductory drawing class led by one of Ensuring broad access to Ryman Arts remains our faculty and work on a still life that an important part of our efforts because of the can be included in their application. exponential difference it can make in the lives of Ms. T stated, “Students got to see Ryman Arts students with the fewest opportunities. We are students in class, allowing them to see if this was grateful to Ms. T and all of our teacher partners. something they truly wish to pursue.” sketchbook l Page 1 Community Partner Events Artist Elizabeth Turk and the Shoreline Project In March, Elizabeth Turk worked with Ryman Arts students at her home studio to choreograph a preview of her upcoming Shoreline Project, giving the students a taste of her collaborative work process. Later in the month, Elizabeth hosted an evening gathering for friends of Ryman Arts where the students gave a short performance with Turk’s innovative, lighted umbrellas as the sky grew dark. The evening was sponsored by Lupe Erwin of Wood Gutmann & Bogart Insurance and Ryman Arts Board Member Robin Kalota of Plan Art LLC. Lupe Erwin and Elizabeth Turk welcome guests Left: Ryman Arts students and alumni introduce the Shoreline Project to attendees. The Shoreline Project is a performance art piece using illuminated umbrellas that will debut in Laguna Beach on November 3. Learn more: shoreline-project.com Right: Ryman Arts students and alumni rehearsing the choreography At Home with Herb Ryman On Sunday, May 6, Tania Norris welcomed The Herb Ryman Circle into her home for At Home with Herb Ryman, a garden party complete with garden party attire, a view of Tania’s extensive Herb Ryman art collection displayed throughout her home, and a stroll in the rose garden. Tania was a friend of Herb Ryman’s and an original W.E.D. employee in the 1960s. The Herb Ryman Circle is a group created to share Board President Phil Hettema, Executive Director Diane occasional stories about Brigham, Host Tania Norris, and Board Vice President Herb Ryman’s impact at David Price Disney and beyond, offer first looks at discoveries made in our archives and fine art collection, and provide exclusive opportunities to go behind- the-scenes. Bill Butler, Leanne Chavez, Board Member Ryman Arts Alumni create portrait sketches of the guests Garner Holt, and Barbara Van Deusen Page 2 l sketchbook Ryman Arts Alumni Sketch at Spring 2018 l Shepard Fairey Talk Board of Directors Live Talks Los Angeles invited Ryman Phil Hettema 39 No. President Arts alumni to sketch Shepard Fairey David A. Price Vice President in conversation with Henry Rollins to Robin J. Kalota Treasurer discuss his new book, OBEY: Supply and Scott Ault Demand The Art of Shepard Fairey on Secretary Adrianna Arambula (Ryman ’04) Sunday, May 6. After the interview, our Alumni Representative Photo Credit: Credit: Photo Angeles Los Talks Live Greg Combs alumni showcased their drawings of the Henry Rollins and Shepard Fairey Fri Forjindam Amy Glad Garner Holt event for guests and met Shepard Fairey. Wayne Hunt Johnny Lai Michelle A. Lund Edward J. Nowak Seth Stuhl Founders Lucille Ryman Carroll (1906 – 2002) Sharon Disney Lund (1936 – 1993) Anne Shaw Price (1923 – 2012) Harrison A. Price (1921 – 2010) Leah R. Sklar Martin A. Sklar (1934 – 2017) Shepard Fairey viewing artwork created by Staff Ryman Arts alumni Diane Brigham Executive Director Ana Garcia Site & Outreach Coordinator Shannon Huang Development & Communications Manager Ginny Kokubun Administrative Coordinator Walter Marsh Operations Manager Marilyn Nguyen (Ryman ’11) Development Coordinator Artwork by Schessa Garbutt (Ryman ’10) Truman Lesak (Ryman ‘17) Rebecca Tuynman Education Manager Master Teaching Artists Kaleeka Bond Holly Boruck You Create a Strong Community Rochelle Botello Manny Cosentino Ichiro Irie Marc Kompaneyets Malaika Latty Michelle Mary Lee Thanks to the support President, and to Phil Hettema, who Ronald J. Llanos Robin Palanker of all our donors listed was elected in December as our new Sergio Rebia David Schoffman here and our many President. We also welcome newly Luis Serrano Cathy Stone community partners elected Board member Fri Forjindam. Teaching Assistants highlighted throughout Natasha Carovska (Ryman ’12) Martha Fernandez-Grijalva (Ryman ’13) Daniela Gonzalez (Ryman ’15) this issue, you have Thank you all! And if you have not Jamie Ang Lee (Ryman ’13) Christine Marcelle (Ryman ’11) created a strong community that equips joined in yet, won’t you consider Raquel Martinez (Ryman ’16) Petrina Mina (Ryman ’00) the young artists of Ryman Arts for their becoming part of our strong and Stephanie Petteplace (Ryman ’16) To learn more about Ryman Arts, future success. Whether we just met at one inclusive community? please contact us: of our special events this spring, you have Phone 213.629.ARTS (2787) been a long-time supporter, or you are an Website educational partner in the community, rymanarts.org E-mail we value your role in supporting the [email protected] Diane Brigham, Executive Director Mail creative youth of Southern California. Just 1933 S. Broadway, 11th Floor Suite 1138 to mention two partners featured here, Los Angeles, CA 90007 our students benefit from working with contemporary artists like Elizabeth Turk, Sketchbook is published semi-annually as well as the legacy highlighted by the by Ryman Arts. Writers wonderful collection of Herb Ryman’s art Diane Brigham at the home of collector Tania Norris. Shannon Huang Design & Production Marquita Takei I also want to send a special note of Photography Live Talks Los Angeles appreciation to Wayne Hunt, who recently New Board Member Debra Morrison Fri Forjindam, Kristine Tomaro completed a two year term as Board Mycotoo, Inc. sketchbook l Page 3 With Appreciation 2017Donors 2017 Make Your Mark in the Park drew thousands Students attend a Career Tour at Getty Villa hosted by Ryman Arts alumni of Angelenos to Grand Park Nicole Budrovich (Ryman ‘05) Patricia Laukat (Ryman ‘18) Johnny Lai Patricia & Kevin Rafferty* $100,000 & ABOVE Ron Miller Holly & Alphonse Ristuccia Kirsten & Eddie Newquist* Melody Malmberg & Joe Rohde Sara & Edward J. Nowak Laura & Lou Rohl The Sharon D. Lund Foundation Dennis Ritchey* The Rosenthal Family Foundation Irene & Frank P. Stanek* Eugenia Sangiovanni Lynda Weinman Diane Brigham & Lars Schneider* $50,000–$99,999 Thomas Schumacher Marilyn & Mickey Steinberg $2,500–$4,999 Barbara Van Deusen The Angell Foundation Wonderful Giving The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation Eddie Yang The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Adirondack Studios Shirley & Albert Schmidt AECOM The Walt Disney Company Ramsey Avery & Scott Ault* Peggie Fariss & Rich Battaglia $500-$999 Connie & Eric Boden $20,000–$49,999 Digiscura Daniel Akarakian Neda & Timothy J. Disney Kristine Alexander Factory 360 Deborah & Ron Antone City of Los Angeles Department of Sandy Fainbarg Amy & Geoff Bauer Cultural Affairs Kyle Barnes & Thomas J. Fitzgerald Tony W. Baxter Dwight Stuart Youth Fund GES Global Experience Strategists Steve Birket Nancy & Charles H. Fry* Amy Glad* Susan Bonds* Garner Holt Productions* Kurt Haunfelner Barbara & Randy Carter Phil Hettema* Myna & Uri D. Herscher Nancy & Irving Chase* The John C. Hench Foundation* Jaffe Family Foundation Cotsen Foundation Robin & Steve Kalota* Knott’s Berry Farm* John Dennis Los Angeles County Arts Commission Larson O’Brien LLP Elinor Ochs & Alessandro Duranti* Michelle Lund & Larry Kostrzewa Michelle & Don Morin Norman J.T. Elder Kathy Mangum Thomas K. Morris Trice Koopman & Mark Freund Moss Foundation Nolan Heimann LLP Susan & Mark W. Fuller Partners Federal Credit Union Tania Norris Racquel & Patrick Girvin Leah & Martin A. Sklar* Allison Keller & C. Drew Planting Louis B. Horwitz Merry & Robert Weis Rethink Leisure & Entertainment Richard Jacaruso Thinkwell Group* Clara Lisa Kabbaz Union Bank of California Jocelyn Katz $10,000–$19,999 W.M. Keck Foundation