An Affair of the Art 2007
Our annual fundraiser on October 6, 2007 was a huge success, thanks to over 400 guests and contributors , the involvement of over 50 volunteers, and the generosity of our hosts (and event chair) Leah and Marty Sklar. By the end of the evening, almost 200 works of art by professional artists and Ryman alumni and students were sold to raise essential funds to sustain the student programs of Ryman Arts.
The Patron Event was filled to capacity with supporters who were treated to a private preview of the art show and a special presentation "FINDING NEMO" AND OTHER BLOCKBUSTERS: HOW PIXAR AND IMAGINEERING MAKE MAGIC. Two of the big creative forces at Disney are now connected through Finding Nemo: Pixar's Andrew Stanton, the film's writer and director; and Imagineering's Tony Baxter, "captain" of the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland. They described their projects, careers and the creative process. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet two creative magic-makers, gain “behind-the-scenes” insights into their Finding Nemo projects, and hear their perspectives on the value of a quality art education in preparing the next generation of creative directors through Ryman Arts. Special thanks to our two special guests:
Andrew Stanton, Pixar
Director: "Finding Nemo", Co-Director: "A Bug's Life",
Screenplay Credits: "Finding Nemo", "Monsters, Inc.", "Toy Story", "Toy Story 2" and "A Bug's Life"
Tony Baxter, Walt Disney Imagineering
Chief Designer: Big Thunder Railroad, Splash Mountain, Winnie the Pooh (Disneyland), Disneyland Paris
Guests at the main event enjoyed cocktails, food and fun while browsing and buying art and donating ArtBins to support the program. View images from the 2007 event.
Ryman Arts gratefully acknowledges the following companies and individuals who helped make An Affair of the Art 2007 possible:
Corporate Sponsor
Disneyland Resort
In-Kind Donations
Apple Graphics
Ford Graphics
Graphaids, Inc.
The Canvas Peddlar
Maggie and Jim Elliott
Gale’s Restaurant
Gary Krueger
Vista Federal Credit Union
Walt Disney Imagineering
Larry Flory
An Affair of the Art 2007 Patrons
An Affair of the Art 2007 Contributors
View images from the 2007 event
PAST EVENTS
An Affair of the Art 2006
The evening of Saturday, October 7, 2006, Ryman Arts held its 17th annual art sale and fundraiser at the Hollywood Hills home and garden of Founding Board Members, Leah and Martin Sklar.
The two “Greatest Spectacles” in Southern California are Pasadena’s Rose Parade and Hollywood’s blockbuster movies. Our Patron Event, The Artists Behind the Spectacle, featured two of the quintessential designers of each medium, Raul Rodriguez and John DeCuir, Jr.
This year’s event exceeded expectations, raising more than ever to support young artists. The Ryman Arts board, staff, faculty, and young artists sincerely thank the event’s attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and speakers – this event keeps the Ryman Arts program alive and thriving.
View images from 2006 event
View images from the 2005 event
