News and Events
See what our students, faculty and alumni are up to at RISD and in the world.
Upcoming events
RISD’s inaugural Movement Lab Symposium begins with a panel discussion featuring former RISD Movement Lab fellows and the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston’s Tessa Haas.
The Liberal Arts division hosts the premiere screening of a documentary by retired faculty members Peter O’Neill and Lindsay French. Q&A and reception to follow.
The Architecture + Design division kicks off its new research group series with a lecture by the cofounder of software platform Are.na.
RISD news
The internationally recognized street artist and provocateur discusses his compulsive need to create, the versatility that keeps his practice afloat, and his life-changing RISD experience.
A daylong series of exhibitions, conversations, and participatory experiences highlight the partnerships, research, and creative practices shaping the future of art and design.
More than a dozen students got a glimpse into what life could look like after RISD via site visits, alumni panels, and portfolio reviews.
After settling into their dorm rooms during move-in weekend, students joined faculty and staff for Convocation 2026.