Ryman Arts
Artists and WritersCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Ryman Arts is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, that provides free professional studio art instruction alongside college and career guidance to high school students with artistic interests. Its core program has served more than 6,000 Southern California teens from 150 zip codes, with outreach reaching over 20,000 inner city students, and it operates regional events such as The Big Draw LA to promote drawing in the community. Students participate in classes at partner institutions, including California State University, Fullerton, and Otis College of Art & Design, positioning graduates for further education and potential careers in creative fields. The organization operates within the artists and writers sector, emphasizing access to arts education for underserved youth and supporting pathways to higher education.