RIMS California Arts Project

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■ RIMS California Arts Project (RIMS CAP) is committed to supporting educators as they assist all students in meeting their full potential academically, personally, and professionally. RIMS California Arts Project does this through its professional learning and leadership development programs.

Located in the Theatre Department of the College of Arts & Letters on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino, RIMS CAP offers research-based professional learning aligned with the California Arts Standards, the California Arts Education Framework, as well as California’s standards in Career & Technical Education, Career & Technical Education, English Language Development and Common Core Content Literacy for Technical Subjects.

RIMS CAP provides professional learning programs for educators in the following counties.

  • Riverside
  • Inyo
  • Mono
  • San Bernardino
  • Kern
  • Los Angeles (above the 91 Freeway)
  • Ventura
  • San Luis Obispo
  • Santa Barbara

Director
Armalyn De La O, adelao@csusb.edu
P: (909) 537-5938
F: (909) 537-7545

California State University, San Bernardino
Department of Theatre Arts
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407

CSMP Region: 8, 10, 11

RIMS CAP Regional Programs

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RIMS California Arts Project’s Arts Education Network

The RIMS CAP Arts Education Network convenes online once per quarter in partnership with SBCSS. The long running network supports PK–12 through post-secondary dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, CTE AME educators, and administrators in advancing equitable, standards-based arts education that promotes students’ artistic literacy. In these unprecedented times the Networks forge new opportunities for teachers and administrators in the arts to connect, collaborate, exchange ideas, share experiences, and stay informed of regional and statewide arts education issues and topics. Network session time will be 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please contact RIMS CAP Regional Director, Armalyn De La O, adelao@csusb.edu, for more information.

Ryman Arts Now at Cal State San Bernardino

Now on the Cal State San Bernardino campus, Ryman Arts offers a FREE advanced studio art program that is designed to help you achieve your dreams by strengthening your art skills, and preparing you for college, and for a career in the arts.  All students in grades 9–12 are eligible to apply, learn more at Apply to Ryman Arts. 

At Ryman Arts you will:

  • Build foundation drawing and painting skills in challenging classes
  • Learn from professional artists in small classes with other serious art students.
  • Grow your portfolio for college applications and exhibit your work publicly
  • Prepare for your future through college and career planning workshops
  • Experience a college campus. Classes take place at California State University, Fullerton, California State University, San Bernardino, Otis College of Art and Design, and University of Southern California

Eligibility: Anyone who will be enrolled in high school (grades 9–12) for the semester they are applying for is eligible.

Acceptance: The Ryman Arts application process is competitive, with an acceptance rate around 50%. Applications are reviewed based on evidence of skill and motivation. Ryman Arts strives to create a diverse class of students from schools throughout Southern California.

Cost: All classes are free of charge. If selected, you will receive a full scholarship that covers the cost of instruction, art supplies, and field trips. Public transportation reimbursement and passes are available.

Virtual Information Sessions

Spring 2026 Application Deadline: December 3, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Questions? Please email info@ryman.org or call (213) 629-2787.