RISD Career Services presents a variety of programs focused on professional development issues for fine artists and designers including seminars, panel discussions, departmental presentations, portfolio review days and conferences. Career programs are free of charge and open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni (except for portfolio reviews which are open to students only).

create | September - December 2009
create is a series of workshops to help you research and apply for art and design internships and jobs. Presentations include writing resumes and cover letters, and portfolio development.
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ArtSmart | November 1, 2008
ArtSmart is a day-long conference for fine artists held in alternate fall semesters. Panel topics include grants for visual artists, MFA programs, exhibition opportunities, residency programs and more.
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Creative Connections | October 10-November 19, 2008
Creative Connections is a series of workshops to help you research and apply for art and design internships and jobs. Presentations include writing resumes and cover letters, and portfolio development.
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Art of Business | January 13-February 11, 2009
Art of Business is a series of programs offered during Wintersession (January and February) covering business basics for artists and designers. Topics include contracts, copyrights, licensing, networking, promotion and more.
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Reality Check | February 25-May 6, 2009
Reality Check helps you make the transition into the professional art and design world through workshops and portfolio review days. Over 100 companies, museums, and galleries review student work, provide feedback, share insights on the current job market and provide networking contacts for future job searches.
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Departmental Presentations
Departmental presentations are held throughout the year. They are scheduled by faculty and tailored to the needs of each class. Topics include a review of ArtWorks, our online internship and job board, as well as the Online Career Library. Student’s questions about internships, jobs, residency programs, grants, fellowships and other topics are also covered.