Ryman Arts

For this week's , we'd like to congratulate Michelle Kaye Washington (Ryman '10) on her upcoming solo exhibition, "AGAINST THE GRAIN," opening May 22 at Drummond Studio Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina!

Through layered imagery and storytelling, the exhibition reflects on the history of rice plantations in the American South and the lives, labor, and experiences connected to them.

Join us in sending big congrats to Michelle! 👏

Drawn Together LA is hosting another live model drawing session, and Ryman Arts alumni are invited!

Founded by alumna Kaylee Hawley (Ryman ’15), with support from Lynette Haro (Ryman ’11), Brianna Proud (Ryman ’19), and Robin Enriquez (Ryman ‘14), creates welcoming, accessible live-model drawing sessions for artists to practice, connect, and create together.

Drawn Together LA
May 18, 2026 │ 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Ryman Arts alumni, can use code RAALUMNI26 at checkout for your discounted $10 alumni ticket. All are welcome!

Check out these artworks from this past semester. Although both built from the same foundation, they're taking different directions.

Which style are you drawn to?

You’re invited! ✉️🎨

Join us for the Ryman Arts Graduates Culminating Art Show, featuring select artwork from our 2025–26 class. Come see the creativity up close, celebrate our graduates, and connect with the Ryman Arts community.

June 1, 2026
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Ryman Arts at The Reef, Los Angeles

🔗Free and open to the public. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/oyNr4PGNoJhngRUG9.

That’s a wrap on Spring 2026! 🎨✨ Across our CSUF, Otis, and CSUSB campuses, this was a semester ful of growth, focus, and so much creativity.

It has been incredible to watch our students' ideas take shape and grow their confidence in the classroom.

We hope to see many of you in the Summer and Fall Semester!

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Semester at Ryman Arts! If you or someone you know are a high school student interested in pursuing quality arts education, we invite you to apply to our program.

📍 Location: Cal State University, Fullerton & Otis College of Art and Design

📅 Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:59 PM PT

🔗 Link here to apply: https://www.rymanarts.org/apply-to-ryman-arts.

This week for we're spotlighting Reuben Lara (Ryman '94), an illustrator and designer whose work is part of the immersive experience at Space 220 Restaurant in EPCOT at Walt Disney World.

Reuben conceptualized and illustrated 52 collectible trading cards for the dining experience, featuring artwork and trivia inspired by space exploration, planetary phenomena, and themed menu items. With rare “chase” cards in the mix, the series adds a fun, interactive layer for guests and collectors alike.

🔗 Check out more of the project by clicking here: https://reubenlara.com/project/space-220-trading-cards/.

Thank you to everyone who bid, shared, and showed up in support of Ryman Arts. Because of you, this auction was a true reflection of what's possible when creativity and connection come together.

We're grateful to be part of a community that believes in the power of arts education to transform lives!

Just 2 days left ⏰🌸

There's still time to be part of Spring into Creativity auction!

Don’t miss your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences, original artwork, and unique creative finds you won’t see anywhere else.

Every bid supports Ryman Arts students and their creative futures.

🔗 Click the link to bid: https://tr.ee/2P0BRl.

And that's a wrap on Sticker Market! Our CSUF and Otis campuses came alive with original designs, prints, and stickers.

Every table had something unique, from bold graphics to playful illustrations. Huge shoutout to the students who organized and participated!