Rhode Island Histories in Action offers a standards-aligned, historically grounded curriculum that promotes civic literacy, ...

The Brooklyn-based RISD alum returned to campus to discuss new work in progress and lead a Glass department Hot Nights event.

In November 2026, in New York City, RISD will host a landmark auction with the non-profit arm of Sotheby’s—the official kickoff to RISD’s 150th anniversary in 2027—celebrating the creative impact of ...

Given that RISD is a residential college, campus activities continue regardless of inclement weather. Closures occur only as necessary. RISD leadership, including the provost, the vice president of ...

Emergencies, disasters and accidents can happen at any time and without warning. Even though we cannot always anticipate or prevent them, we can mitigate their effects through proper preparation and ...

Sophomore year is your first in your selected major. During this year you will work with two assigned advisors—one in your major and the other from Liberal Arts. Your primary advisor will be assigned ...

Experts from across the country gathered at RISD in early April for a symposium focused on artificial intelligence and its profound impact on the worlds of art and design. Organized by faculty members ...

While Providence quiets down between the fall and spring semesters, students continue to learn, make, and iterate in studios on campus and across oceans. Throughout Wintersession, students immersed ...

Artists, alumni, faculty and community members gathered at Woods-Gerry Gallery in June for the 20th anniversary of RISD’s Project Open Door (POD). Run by the Teaching + Learning in Art + Design (TLAD) ...

What does it mean to have a “socially engaged” art practice? And what is an artist’s responsibility to create socially engaged work? Students sought answers to such questions in Complicating Social ...

Spring 2025 marked the return of in-person adult art classes offered by RISD’s Continuing Ed division after a five-year, pandemic-related pause. Although virtual and long-distance learning is still ...