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Upcoming events
After the screening, documentarian Jake Gorst will join a panel discussion with with RISD faculty members Jonathan Bell, Nancy Skolos and Thomas Wedell.
The Painting department welcomes the multidisciplinary artist, who makes art that foregrounds firsthand experience and observation.
The Connecticut-based artist will discuss his practice and curation work with ArtsWestchester in New York.
RISD news
This year, faculty and students explore the theme of Future Structures.
Taught by alum Erica Pernice, the class uses material exploration and iteration to examine how design fits in a culinary landscape.
Events highlight the institution’s commitment to sustainable design research and demonstrate art and design’s potential to effect positive change.
Surplus, launching this fall, was founded by alums Michael J. Farris and Aanya Arora.