Student Stories
The exhibition features the work of more than 200 artists and designers in 42,000 square feet of exhibition space.
A record-breaking number of organizations participated in the virtual RISD Careers event this year, from galleries to consultancies to artist residency programs.
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.
A graduate-level spring course examined how domestic interiors reflect the social, cultural, and technological forces of their time.
Twelve graduating students presented outstanding looks evoking everything from archaic rituals to intergalactic fashion to memories of place.
The Commencement 2026 speaker was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree along with cartoonist Roz Chast, philanthropist Stephen A. Metcalf, and designer David Wiseman.
Metropolis editors name RISD Furniture Design contribution to ICFF a standout exhibit.
RISD faculty members and visiting critics offered insightful feedback to students in every department, from Architecture to Textiles.
The annual Rhode Island Convention Center exhibition presents thesis work by graduate students earning advanced degrees in 19 different programs.