Ryman Arts, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) organization, offers free professional studio art instruction and college and career guidance to artistic high school youth. Ryman Arts has engaged 6,000+ Southern California teens from 150 zip codes in its core program, provided outreach to 20,000+ inner city students, and spearheaded The Big Draw LA, a regional public drawing festival. Almost all Ryman Arts graduates go on to college, many alumni work in the creative industries, and all are poised for success. Students attend classes at California State University, Fullerton or Otis College of Art & Design.