Events
October 26 - November 24, 2020
Monday, October 26
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Converse recruiters and RISD alumni designers will share insights about their 2021 summer internship program. They’ll discuss the roles for interns, skills...
Tuesday, October 27
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
The Sculpture department continues its fall 2020 lecture series with faculty member Maia Chao MFA 14 GL, an interdisciplinary artist who works in video,...
Uneasy Affinities: The Postcolonial and the Postsocilaist Art Between Resistance and Re-existance Madina Tlostanova is a critical culture theorist and...
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Wednesday, October 28
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
The Cappellini Dream with Giulio Cappellini Hosted by President Rosanne Somerson Overview Traditionally, anything of “high design” is created by an artist...
Join RISD Founders + Entrepreneurs for a talk with Rich Brilliant Willing (RBW) cofounders Charles Brill 06 FD, Theo Richardson 06 FD and Alex Williams 06...
The Glass department continues its fall 2020 lecture series with visiting artist Adriana Corral, whose installations, performances and sculptures embody...
Join the RISD Alumni Club of Boston and host Mindy Home 99 IL as we virtually explore Studio JJK with Jarrett J. Krosoczka 99 IL! With his first picture book...
This is your chance to speak directly with companies and organizations seeking RISD interns! Learn about their internship opportunities and practice how you...
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Thursday, October 29
After a summer of racial unrest, following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of white police officers, and countless other Black...
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
The outcome of the U.S. Presidential and Congressional midterm elections has a significant influence on individuals, institutions and communities locally and...
RISD is pleased to name New York-based artist Chitra Ganesh as the second of this year’s Vikram and Geetanjali Kirloskar Visiting Scholars in Painting. She...
Join us for a candid discussion about how to navigate the classroom post the Nov. 3 Presidential Election. There will be time for a Q&A after. Jess...
Go back to art school this fall with RISD Reads and alumna Nell Painter MFA 11 PT, author of such books as The History of White People and Old in Art School....
Join a panel of artists, including AGONZA, Kendel Joseph and Nafis White, for a discussion facilitated by museum educator Kajette Solomon about using art to...
Friday, October 30
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
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Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Please join us for Just Sustainabilites in Policy, Planning and Practice, a lecture by Tufts Professor Julian Agyeman, co-founder and editor-in-chief of...
Saturday, October 31
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Sunday, November 1
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
The RISD Museum welcomes artist and RISD alumna Elena Kalkova MA 21 Global Arts and Cultures for Looking Deeper: Preserving Memories and Artbooks, the third...
Monday, November 2
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Tuesday, November 3
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://risd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclduGsqzgrHNAURYMPgeY3L3S8K5XwXmFm After registering, you will receive a...
The Glass department continues its fall 2020 lecture series with Native American weaver Lily Hope, who was born and raised in Juneau, AK to full-time...
Wednesday, November 4
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Workshop...
The Glass department continues its fall 2020 lecture series with visiting poet Ishmael Angaluuk Hope, a Tlingit and Inupiaq storyteller, poet and scholar who...
Thursday, November 5
RISD staff and faculty are invited to participate in a virtual workshop with consultant Pam Heffernan focused on effectively managing emotional...
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://risd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvde2prTsvGNHMU8wU5HDsWg0EfEnZrj9B After registering, you will receive a...
Architecture Professor Hansy Better and Photography Department Head Steve Smith continue the rescheduled Spring 2020 Sabbatical Dialogues series. Each year,...
Find out how residencies can provide you with time and space for your work or summer internships. They can expand your resources, including access to...
Friday, November 6
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Saturday, November 7
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Sunday, November 8
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Thinking about whether, why, and how to make your voice public in the political/cultural/activist sphere? Let’s talk. Marisa Mazria Katz is a writer,...
Monday, November 9
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Tuesday, November 10
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Powers of Observation is a three-part series that compares and contrasts objects from different cultures that are united by a common theme. Participants will...
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RISD Careers invites students to The BIPOC Experience: Navigating the Challenges of Internships, Jobs and Opportunities. We'll hear from BIPOC alumni who...
The Photography department welcomes TC Colley Lecturer Paul Pfeiffer, a sculptor, photographer and video artist who often uses found footage in his...
Wednesday, November 11
Explore embodiment effects on mood, personal power and creativity in this workshop led by artist Natalja Kent. Drawing prompts are paired with guided...
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Workshop Description Creating Inclusive Syllabi The course syllabus is often a student’s first contact with you and your course; it sets the tone for the...
Thursday, November 12
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Join the RISD Alumni in Photography affinity group for a special event with Anne Spalter MFA 92 PT, whose work explores the modern landscape with a...
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Barbara LoMonaco will lead a session for families on supporting students through the fall semester and beyond,...
Receive $5,000 for your summer project and be part of RISD's prestigious Maharam Fellowship! Learn everything you need to know to make a strong and...
Friday, November 13
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Saturday, November 14
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Sunday, November 15
Due to COVID-19, RISD’s student galleries are open only to RISD students, faculty and staff, who must present a RISD ID at time of visit.
Monday, November 16
Tuesday, November 17
The Sculpture department welcomes Amber Esseiva, associate curator at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University. After...
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Join the RISD Alumni in Film + TV affinity group for a conversation on how the industry has adapted during the pandemic and what tools are being used....
The Photography department welcomes TC Colley Lecturers Yasufumi Nakamori, Erin O’Toole and Leslie Wilson, who will present a panel discussion about the role...
RISD Careers hosts a panel discussion featuring international alumni focused on how they navigated the challenges of internships, jobs and other...
Lecture, Academic Calendar Group, Academic Calendar Event, panel discussion / Literary Arts + Studies
Join us for a virtual discussion with Rashid Khalidi about his new book, The Hundred Years War on Palestine: Settler-Colonial Conquest and Resistance,...
Wednesday, November 18
The Glass department continues its fall 2020 lecture series with visiting artist, culture maker and collaborate Eve Biddle, a co-founder of the Wassaic...
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Thursday, November 19
Associate Professor of Textiles Mary Anne Friel and Industrial Design Department Head Khipra Nichols continue the rescheduled Spring 2020 Sabbatical...
Friday, November 20
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Tuesday, November 24
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Graduate Study and the Painting department welcome visiting artist Umar Rashid. After relocating from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2003, Rashid began to write...
