The special opportunities that are listed here have been selected by Ryman Arts staff as being advantageous for our students and alumni. Many of these contests, internships, programs and events have benefited Ryman students in the past, and students are always welcome to talk to the staff further with questions.
Internships | Scholarships | Art Contests | Art Classes | Publications & Exhibitions | Events
Ryman Arts Sklar Internships with the Walt Disney Company
Eligibility: Ryman Arts alumni who are currently in college or recently graduated. Must be eligible to work in the United States, and available to work full time this summer.
Provides: A full time, paid internship at Walt Disney Animation Studios or Walt Disney Imagineering.
Deadline: March 15 , 2010
A very special opportunity only for Ryman Arts alumni!
To honor the retirement and 54 year career of Disney Legend and Ryman Arts Co-Founder Marty Sklar, The Walt Disney Company will provide two paid internships to Ryman Arts alumni each year, one each in Walt Disney Feature Animation and Walt Disney Imagineering. These interns will be known as the “Ryman Arts Sklar Interns”. If you are currently in college or recently graduated, and if you aspire to be an animator or Imagineer, apply for this internship!
Walt Disney Animation Studios Internship
Walt Disney Animation Studios is the subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company responsible for creating the company's well-known animated films. Walt Disney Animation Studios brings imagination to life through traditional and computer animated films. Our crew is filled with diverse talent from all around the globe whose passion is to create beautiful and timeless films through the art of storytelling, the magic of animation and the science of cutting edge technology. Located in Burbank, CA.
Materials for Application: All applicants should submit a portfolio, a resume and if applicable a demo reel of their work.
- Portfolio: Should contain artwork featuring area of focus, sketches from sketchbook, animal drawings, paintings if applicable, process work such as drawings, research and sketches
- Resume: Basic information such as contact, jobs if had, scholarships, objective - what area of animation they want to pursue
- Demo Reel: For digital students. The Demo reel should contain samples of their work no more than 3-5 minutes - can accompany a portfolio. Itemize what you did if multiple people worked on a shot, sequence or film.
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company and its affiliates. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. Located in Glendale, CA.
Materials for application:
- Resume: Basic information such as contact, jobs if had, scholarships, objective - what area of Imagineering they want to participate in.
- Portfolio (if applicable).
- Submit the materials listed above, along with a cover letter, to Rebecca Tuynman at Ryman Arts by Monday, March 15.
- Rebecca and the Ryman Arts staff will review your application materials, respond to you individually with any suggestions, and then submit the materials to either Walt Disney Animation Studios or Walt Disney Imagineering.
- You may be called in for a supplementary interview by Ryman Arts staff.
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, markers
- Collage: must be two dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, etc.
- Computer generated art
- Photography
Artwork must be two-dimensional
Each piece can be no larger than 30”x30”x4” (30 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 4 inches deep) including the frame. Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 lbs
Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry which has been reproduced from an existing photo (not the student’s own), painting, graphic, advertisement, or any other work produced by another person is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted.
Application process for either internship:
The deadline to apply to either internship is on Monday, March 15, 2010.
Mail to:
Ryman Arts
315 West Ninth Street, Suite 806
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202
The Barbara J. Schreter Scholarship at Inner-City Arts
Deadline: March 29, 2010
Eligible: High School Seniors who are current or former Inner-City Arts students
Can provide : $1500 scholarship
Category: College Scholarship
The Barbara J. Schreter Scholarship at Inner-City Arts was established in 2005 by the Schreter Family to honor Barbara and her commitment to the development of our city's youth. Barbara believed that the power of creativity, and its ability to empower children and young adults to pursue dreams.
To apply, request an application form from Rebecca at Ryman Arts or from Inner-City Arts at (213) 627-9621.
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition
Who is eligible: K-12 students, as long as they are U.S. Citizens, resident aliens, or nationals.
Prize: Up to $5000 and a trip to Washington DC
Deadline: March 15, 2010
The Duck Stamp Competition is a national art competition for students of all ages. Artists create and submit a depiction of this year's duck in its natural habitat, creating a stamp for the postal service. Recognition and cash prizes vary from state to state, but national winners receive prizes up to $5000 and a trip to Washington D.C. for the First Day of Sale ceremony .
Visit http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ArtContest.htm to learn about the program, and download a submission form.
L.A. Youth Art Contest: The Real Me
Who is eligible: Los Angeles County youth ages 13 to 19
Prize: Cash prizes up to $75, and publication in L.A. Youth newspaper
Deadline: March 31, 2010
A mirror reflects what you look like on the outside but can’t fully capture who you are. We want to know how you see yourself—the you on the inside. It could be what you’re passionate about—maybe it’s music, sports, activism or school. Or it could be the side of you that others don’t always see—the part that is creative or cares about others or is proud of your culture. Show us the real you.
Rules
• Contest entries must be original artwork of Los Angeles County youth ages 13 to 19.
• The work may be done in any medium, including acrylics, oils, charcoal, pencil, pen, watercolor, collage, multimedia, photography or sculpture. The dimensions should be 8 1/2” by 11”. Three-dimensional artwork should include a photograph of the artwork.
• Each artist may submit only one entry.
• The artist’s name, age, address and phone number should be included on the back of the artwork. If the artist is in school, the school’s name should be included. If the artwork was created as an assigned project in a classroom, the teacher’s name should be listed. Artwork will be returned if a return address is provided.
The teen staff of L.A. Youth will select a first-, second- and third-place winner as well as some honorable mentions. The first-place winner and his or her teacher will each receive $75. Second- and third-place winning students and teachers will each receive $50. Winners and honorable mentions will be published in the May-June 2010 issue of L.A. Youth newspaper and on www.layouth.com.
Questions?
Contact (323) 938-9194 or editor@layouth.com.
Send your entries to:
L.A. Youth Art Contest
5967 W. 3rd St.
Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90036
31st Congressional District Student Art Competition
Who is eligible: High School students who live in the 31st Congressional District click here to see the map of the district.
Prize: A trip to Washington DC, where your artwork will be on display
Deadline: April 9 , 2010
Enter your best artwork into this competition for a chance to have your work displayed at our Nation's capitol!
Guidelines for the 2010 Congressional Student Art Competition
Artwork categories are as follows:
The flyer announcing the competition can be downloaded here, and the release form to be submitted with our artwork can be downloaded here. You can get the forms from Rebecca at Ryman Arts as well. For more information, call Congressman Xavier Becerra's office at (213) 483-1425.
The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation Summer Seminar
Dates: June - July, 2010
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Who is eligible: High School 11th graders
Cost: FREE
Deadline: April 7, 2010
The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation Summer Seminar is a scholarship program available to all artistically gifted high school juniors. The seminar is designed as an institute to offer an intensive visual art studio program for the students. This two-week program allows each student to gain a stronger foundation of skills and understanding in the visual arts through experiencing college-level drawing and painting classes in a group studio setting. Artists in residence will serve as the primary instructors. The artists will provide instruction, giving specific problems to solve and assignments to complete. Sessions concerning careers in art, the development of a portfolio, and small group discussions with artists sharing their unique insights, technical expertise, and commitment to art will be included.
Classes take place in Colorado Springs, Colorado for two weeks . Like Ryman Arts, all accepted students receive a full scholarship for all expenses except transportation to and from Colorado. This is an excellent program, very competitve but truly life-changing. Ryman Arts highly recommends this program.
More information can be found at http://sharpeartfdn.qwestoffice.net/summer1.htm, or by calling (719) 635-3220
Printmaking workshops at Self Help Graphics and Art
Cost: $10 per workshop
Who is eligible: High School age and adult artists
Category: Art Classes
Self Help Graphics and Art is a nationally recognized center for Latino arts that develops and nurtures artists in printmaking. SHG seeks to advance Latino art broadly through programming, exhibitions and outreach to diverse audiences in East Los Angeles and beyond. SHG seeks to identify and engage young and emerging artists from the community in all aspects of its activities.
See their current listing of art classes on their website:
http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/artclasses.php
If you have questions contact you can email info@selfhelpgraphics.com
www.selfhelpgraphics.com
HOLA Summer Art Program
Dates: July 5 - July 23, 2010
Location: Heart of Los Angeles, 2701 Wilshire Blvd.
Cost: Full and partial scholaships available
Who is eligible : Young artists in 7th - 10th grade
Deadline: June 4, 2010
A three week workshop on learning basic drawing skills and techniques. The emphasis will be on drawing from life. They will be studying aspects of drawing live models, landscape and the still life. There will be weekly field trips during which the students will draw in their sketchbooks. There will also be daily discussion of art history and master drawings. Visiting artists will be giving lectures and instruction. At the end of the workshop there will be an exhibit of the students work in HOLA's El Corazon Gallery. All materials will be provided.
You can get an application form from Rebecca at Ryman, or contact Melanie Lockert at HOLA at (213) 389-1148 x229 or mlockert@heartofla.org. Learn more about HOLA by visiting their website at www.heartofla.org.
Showcase Your Artwork
Deadline: Ongoing
Eligible: Young artists
Can provide : Publishing your artwork
Category: Art Publication
Ryman Arts alumni, Edward Yeung has created a literary magazine called Sono to represent teens in Southern California. He is currently looking for artwork submissions.
The goals of the magazine are as folows: to involve students interested in art, business, and publication within an entrepreneurial learning environment; to provide an alternate creative output to talented young individuals; to showcase exceptional pieces of art and literature; and to promote a renewed awareness and appreciation of arts in the community by doing so. He is looking for both black and white and color images for the magazine.
Artwork images should be submitted via email to sonoartsubs@gmail.com. If you are interested in submitting any literary works they should be emailed to sonolitsubs@gmail.com.
Conception: Teen Night 2010 at MOCA
Date: March 13, 2010
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012
Conception: Teen Night 2010 (Celebrating MOCA's conception, creating its iconic future) is the eigth annual event at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) exclusively for teens aged 15-19. For one night a year, teens take over the museum for an extravaganza of art, music, and more. Inspired by the exhibition Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years, this year’s Teen Night features live performances by local bands, DJs, a student art exhibition, a costume contest, art-making activities, and refreshments.
This year’s title is CONCEPTICON: which pays tribute to the museum’s origins by highlighting its conception as a contemporary museum and its status as an icon in the world for the past 30 years. In addition, it proposes the idea that it’s up to today’s youth to decide where to take MOCA in the future. Inspired by the exhibition Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years, the event will take place on March 13, from 7-10pm, at MOCA Grand Avenue.
Last year’s event, SIN FACTORY, brought over 500 teens from all over Southern California. MOCA enthusiastically invites teens to CONCEPTICON, which promises to be a new and engaging experience.
Ryman Arts Career Program 2010: Behind the Scenes tours
Walt Disney Feature Animation Tour. March 18, 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering Tour. March 30 and April 1, 2010
Rhythm and Hues Tour. April 7, 2010
The best way to get a taste of the marvelous career opportunities in the arts is to visit the workplaces of artists, and see for yourself the variety of skills that are in demand in Los Angeles’ creative workforce.
The above tours and events have been arranged especially for Ryman Arts students, giving them a unique chance to explore their options for a career in the arts.
This program is available to current Ryman Arts students. Contact Rebecca at the Ryman Arts office if you have any questions or need further information.
Walt Disney Animation Studios. This tour is a special opportunity to go behind the scenes at Disney Animation, seeing how animated films are made, as well as learning about the history and seeing some of the archives from decades of Disney animated films. Limited to 20 students per tour.
Thursday March 18, 2010, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Walt Disney Animation Studios, Burbank.
Walt Disney Imagineering. This tour is a special opportunity to go behind the scenes at Walt Disney Imagineering, seeing how new theme parks, rides, and other “experiences” for Disney parks and resorts are developed by a team of artists, engineers, builders and dreamers. Limited to 20 students per tour.
Tuesday, March 30, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. and repeated (same tour, different day) Thursday, April 1, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale.
Rhythm & Hues. Rhythm & Hues Studios is an Academy Award winning animation and effects production company whose reputation extends worldwide for its work on major motion pictures, commercial advertising campaigns, special venue attractions and design. It has twice received the Oscar for Achievement in Visual Effects, (for "The Golden Compass" in 2008 and "Babe" in 1995), as well as three Scientific & Technical Academy Awards. The studio is headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional production facilities in Mumbai and Hyderabad, India, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Long known as one of Hollywood's premiere visual effects and animation producers, Rhythm & Hues has more than 130 feature film credits, hundreds of credits for commercials, as well as numerous theme parks and special venue attractions. Rhythm & Hues' recent work is featured in "The Wolfman," "Land of the Lost," "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian," "Aliens in the Attic," "Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakuel," "Fast & Furious" (IV). Upcoming productions include "The A-Team," "Yogi Bear" and "Marmaduke."
The tour includes a walk through of the facility, where elements of the production pipeline such as the machine room and animator workstations are shown. They may show work in progress. One of the stops is the Screening Room where we show the Film division reel. Often the highlight of the tour is the impromptu interaction you'll have with the artists and staff. Limited to 20 students.
Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Rhythm & Hues studio, Los Angeles (near Marina del Rey).
To sign up for tours, contact Rebecca at Ryman Arts by March 20, 2010.
