The special opportunities that are listed here have been selected by Ryman Arts staff as being advantageous for our students. Many of these contests, internships and events have benefited Ryman students in the past, and students are always welcome to talk to the staff further with questions.
Finding Your Way in the Arts: Career Exploration for Ryman Arts Students
Go to our College and Career Resources page to learn about our many career exploration offerings this Spring, including tours of Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering and the Getty Center.
TOCA - Teens of Contemporary Art
Sunday, April 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Teens of Contemporary Art (TOCA) is a monthly gathering for teens interested in learning more about contempoarary art. Join them the second Sunday of each month for exhibition explorations, art workshops, discussions and special events.
Come once or come every month and receive a free pass, valid for admission to MOCA multiple times for an entire year. Bring friends, talk about and make art, and get fed. Snacks are provided at each TOCA event.
Located at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 250 S. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. MAP
Call (213) 633-5310 or email dgray@moca.org for more information. All events are free.
2008-2009 LACMA High School Internship Program
Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2008
Applications are now being accepted to the 2008-2009 High School Internship Program at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Participants will have opportunities to learn and work in the museum, explore exhibitions, take part in special projects with exhibiting artists, and provide tours to their peers and younger students of an area of the collection.
The program seeks promising high school students who have an enthusiasm for the arts, are self-motivated, and demonstrate a high level of responsibility and commitment. Applicants should also be able to work independently and in collaboration with others. Students who will be juniors or seniors in fall of 2008 are especially encouraged to apply. Participants must be able to commit eight to ten hours per month, on Thursday afternoons, 4-6 p.m. for meetings, and (during second semester) on selected mornings, 10 a.m.-12 noon, for tours.
For more information or to get an application, contact Adrianna Arambula at aarambula@ryman.org or Ben Shaffer at bshaffer@lacma.org.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Poster Competition
Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2008
To celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander American heritage and to promote greater access to the arts in Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, the City of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Asian & Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Committee invite you to participate in this year’s poster competition. The competition is open to any child or teen living in Los Angeles County and is in grades K-12 in public, private, or charter school.
For competition rules as well as for complete poster guidelines and instructions on how to submit your artwork, please contact Adrianna Arambula at aarambula@ryman.org or call Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department at (213) 202-5545. Additional information can also be found online at Asian and Pacific Islander heritage Month website .
MOCA Apprenticeship Program
Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2008
The Museum of Contemporary Art and the MOCA Apprenticeship Program encourages and invites high school students who will be juniors during the 2008-2009 school year to apply to this nine-month, paid learning and work internship program. Apprentices meet regularly with museum staff and guest artists, undertake individual projects throughout the museum, and discover more about contemporary art, MOCA, and their own professional future. In addition to being a high school junior, applicants must be self-motivated with a sincere interest in learning about the arts and must work well independently as well as cooperatively with others.
Commitment to meeting at MOCA in Downtown L.A. every Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. with occasional weekend activities during the entire school year as well as participation in meetings and other scheduled projects/events is required.
For additional information and applications, please contact Adrianna Arambula at aarambula@ryman.org or Fabrizio Flores at fflores@moca.org
Orange County Fair Fine Arts Competition
Deadline: May 21, 2008
The OC Fair Fine Arts Competition offers you the opportunity to compete in a juried showcase, with cash prizes offered at many levels. The youth divisionof the competition is open to young adults ages 13-19 with categories in scultpture, painting, and graphics. To participatie in the competition you must either live or work in Orange County.
Click here to learn about the program, and download a submission form.
Idyllwild Arts Summer Youth Arts Program
Scholarships directly through Idyllwild: Given out beginning in March on a first come, first served basis.
Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program has created a unique learning environment for children, youth, and adults through an intensive, individual exploration of the arts. Located in California's San Jacinto Mountains, the Program's 205-acre campus provides an outstanding setting for specific art-centered programs, as well as special workshops, festivals and performances. All in all, it provides an unforgettable experience for dreamers of any age.
At the core of every artist is a personal vision. Idyllwild's Youth Arts Center gives students 13-18 the professional direction and focus to realize their inner artist through dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. This immersive program, while demanding, provides a competition-free environment. An exceptional faculty works closely with each student, stressing individual growth while encouraging achievement.
Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet on the western slopes of California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild’s campus is naturally beautiful, complete with alpine forests, mountains, and meadows. Remote from urban distractions, it is still just 2.5 hours by car from Los Angles or San Diego. Visitors can take advantage of Idyllwild’s broad choice of recreational activities on-campus, or by visiting the nearby town of Idyllwild, with its restaurants, specialty shops, and art galleries.
Visit the Idyllwild Arts website.
