News
Nottage Knows the World’s a Stage
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage speaks to students about the reach, resonance and responsibility of art in the Trump era.
Gallardo Gives RISD a Rosy Glow
Brooklyn-based illustrator Marly Gallardo 15 IL recently completed a poster designed to bring RISD to the attention of high school students across the country.
Connecting with the Class of 2022
Kicking off the academic year and getting to know a multinational, community-minded group of incoming students.
Fellowships Support Painters’ Progress
Two New York-based painters with RISD connections have earned 2018 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowships in support of ongoing studio exploration.
Considering Cultural Appropriation
A trio of visiting scholars delves into questions of censorship, exploitation, power dynamics and the importance of engaging in difficult conversations.
New Partnership Centers on Moroccan Craft
Moroccan artisans and designers visit RISD as part of a multiphase cultural exchange program.
Learning to Take Risks
First-year students present impressive work at their first end-of-semester critiques and get valuable feedback from faculty mentors.
Finding Common Creative Ground
As of this fall RISD students can pursue interdisciplinary concentrations in two new areas: Drawing or Computation, Technology and Culture.
The Transformative Power of Art
New AICAD Post-Graduate Teaching Fellow Adela Goldbard believes in the political power of art to generate critical thinking and social transformation.