Announcing pLAtform: Launching Young Artists into LA’s Creative Economy

This program marks an important evolution in our work, expanding our impact beyond the classroom and into the creative economy.

For over 35 years, Ryman Arts has prepared young artists for college.

pLAtform builds on that foundation, helping alumni take the next step into careers, portfolios, and professional pathways in the creative industries.

It’s a critical bridge between education and opportunity.

• Cohort size: 14 alumni  

• Program timing: June 23 - September 12, 2026

• Capstone showcase: September 2026 (final presentations)

• Classes:

  • Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom

  • Saturdays, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm in-person at Reveal Studio

• Location: Reveal Studio (Glendale, CA) for Saturday sessions; Zoom on Tuesdays

We’re excited to welcome eligible Ryman Arts alumni to apply.

Applicants must: 

• Be a Ryman Arts alumnus who has completed Foundation Drawing, Intermediate Drawing and Painting, and Advanced Painting

• Be 18 to 26 years old at the start of the program  

• Commit to weekly in-person and online sessions for the full 12 weeks 

• Commit to active participation in portfolio development, critiques, and a final capstone review

Please review all eligibility criteria before applying.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form  

2. Email the following to rtuynman@ryman.org:  

   • Your resume

   • One digital artwork (attached or linked), or a traditional artwork, along with a brief description including:

     • Tools used

     • Your role (if collaborative)

     • What you would improve

Ryman Arts is committed to ensuring that platform is accessible to eligible participants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or ask questions about accessibility, please contact Walter Marsh at wmarsh@ryman.org. We encourage requests to be made as early as possible to support full participation.