RISD Ceramics Course Explores the Sonic Possibilities of Clay

Graduate students in a wide range of programs are expanding their creative practices and making ceramic sculptures that produce sound.

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It Starts with a Question — Julie Mehretu Interviewed By Crystal Williams

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Life After RISD: Checking in with Alum Gus Van Sant

The groundbreaking independent filmmaker discusses the inspirations behind his gritty characters and the early days of RISD’s film department.

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Students at RISD Reconstruct Natural Forms of Glass in the Studio

Using hot glass working techniques, the class is exploring ideas that define, present, magnify, and duplicate elements of the natural world.

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Textiles Students at RISD Work with Natural Fibers in the Dye Lab

Sophomores in the program investigate a wide variety of fibers and processes, including spinning, yarn construction, and natural and synthetic dyes.

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Depicting historical and present-day scenes that reflect experiences and observations of the contemporary United States.

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Life After RISD: Checking in with Alum Shepard Fairey

The internationally recognized street artist and provocateur discusses his compulsive need to create, the versatility that keeps his practice afloat, and his life-changing RISD experience.

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RISD Hosts Forum for Community Exchange During DESIGN WEEK RI

A daylong series of exhibitions, conversations, and participatory experiences highlight the partnerships, research, and creative practices shaping the future of art and design.

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RISD Trek Connects Students with Art and Design Professionals in New York City

More than a dozen students got a glimpse into what life could look like after RISD via site visits, alumni panels, and portfolio reviews.

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RISD Community Contributes a Record-Breaking $32 Million as 150th Celebrations Begin

The collective generosity of foundations, corporations, and 2,142 individual donors shattered the previous fundraising record.

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RISD Welcomes the Class of 2030 at the Start of 150th Academic Year

After settling into their dorm rooms during move-in weekend, students joined faculty and staff for Convocation 2026.

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New Full-Time Faculty Members Share Unique Creative Viewpoints with RISD Students

The Fleet Library, Experimental and Foundation Studies division, and Graphic Design and Illustration departments welcome world-class new hires.

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Life After RISD: Checking in with Alum Skye Ray

The aerospace designer and entrepreneur discusses his passion for prototyping and what RISD taught him about pushing through self-doubt to find a solution.

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RISD Class of 2026 Painting and Photography MFAs Show Work in New York City

Two group exhibitions on view this summer offer an inside look at the singular yet overlapping creative visions of 17 recent grads.

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RISD Maharam Fellows Safeguard the Environment and Preserve Cultural Traditions

Members of the 2026 cohort are putting their art and design skills to work in humanitarian and environmental organizations worldwide.

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RISD Students Test-Drive Their Studio Skills in a Wide Range of Professional Summer Internships

RISD Careers has helped hundreds of current students garner relevant experience in the art and design world that they’ll take with them after Commencement.

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Interdisciplinary Projects Earn Backing from RISD’s Somerson Sustainability Innovation Fund

Four research projects in the works led by faculty members and recent alums focus on collaboration and inclusive design.

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RISD Continuing Education Offers Live and Virtual Art and Design Classes to Suit Every Audience

This summer, kids, teens, and adults explored new creative pathways on campus, online, at RISD’s satellite locations, and across the globe in Shanghai, China.

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RISD Global Summer Studies Courses Inspire Creative Discovery

From observing South African termites to creating manga comics in Japan, students in this summer’s RISD Global courses learned new skills and explored new environments.

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Recent RISD Alums Show Work at Featherstone Center for the Arts on Martha’s Vineyard

Curated by President Crystal Williams and Director of Campus Exhibitions Mark Moscone, RISD Emerging includes work from the Classes of 2023–26.

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Life After RISD: Checking in with Alum David Stark

The New York City event designer and producer partners with clients to create memorable, one-of-a-kind affairs he likens to immersive, three-dimensional paintings.

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RISD Faculty Member Chris Specce Named Schiller Family Endowed Chair in Furniture Design

The alum and longtime member of the RISD community takes the reins from friend and mentor John Dunnigan.

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RISD Jewelry + Metalsmithing Alum Jameson Enriquez Awarded Windgate-Lamar Fellowship

Grounded in craft, the artist’s practice was set in motion by a Southwestern-style bolo tie and other costume jewelry handed down by their grandparents.

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Life After RISD: Checking in with Alum Jeremy Lasky

The award-winning Pixar cinematographer discovered the joy of teamwork as a student at RISD and continues to find fresh angles and ideas through collaboration.

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The Fourth Annual RISD Pride Gallery Show Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community

From paintings to photos to textile pieces, this year’s Pride show at the ISB Gallery amplifies voices of local queer artists.

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Davis Educational Foundation Grant Supports RISD’s Teaching & Learning Lab

New and expanded programming focuses on inclusive teaching and critique practices and building a deeper sense of belonging among RISD faculty members.

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Graduating RISD Students Garner Professional Advice at Fine Arts Portfolio Review 2026

A record-breaking number of organizations participated in the virtual RISD Careers event this year, from galleries to consultancies to artist residency programs.

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Brown | RISD Dual Degree Students Present Capstone Projects Showcasing Personal Journeys

One of the largest cohorts in recent history, this year’s 15 graduating dual degree students combined their studies at RISD and Brown in unique and meaningful ways.

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RISD Students Design Furniture Inspired by Victorian-Era Lippitt House Museum

A graduate-level spring course examined how domestic interiors reflect the social, cultural, and technological forces of their time.

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